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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

4500

theatre

2000

dinner

1200

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the vibrant St John's district of Manchester city centre, Aviva Studios is one of the UK's most innovative event venues, offering spectacular flexible spaces for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, awards ceremonies, gala dinners and large-scale corporate events. Operated by Factory International, the landmark cultural venue combines cutting-edge architecture with world-class production capabilities to create an extraordinary setting for live experiences and business events.

Opened in 2023, the venue has quickly established itself as one of Europe's most exciting creative destinations. Designed to transform and adapt to almost any event format, Aviva Studios offers industrial-scale flexibility with state-of-the-art infrastructure, making it equally suited to international conferences, immersive brand activations, fashion shows and exclusive private events.

Situated on Water Street beside the River Irwell, just minutes from Spinningfields and Manchester's commercial district, the venue benefits from excellent transport connections while offering a truly unique destination for corporate and cultural events.

Event Spaces

The Warehouse

A spectacular 21-metre-high industrial event space capable of hosting conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, product launches and live experiences on an exceptional scale. The space can accommodate up to 5,000 guests and can also be divided into smaller configurations using a full-height acoustic wall.

The Hall

A flexible auditorium featuring adaptable staging and seating layouts, ideal for conferences, keynote presentations, awards ceremonies and performances. The Hall accommodates up to 2,000 standing or 1,600 seated guests.

The Social

A contemporary hospitality and networking space connecting the venue's main event areas, perfect for receptions, networking events, registration areas and informal gatherings.

Outdoor Riverside Spaces

Flexible external areas overlooking the River Irwell provide an impressive setting for summer receptions, brand activations and outdoor events.

Facilities and Services

Aviva Studios offers advanced production infrastructure, integrated technical systems, high-speed WiFi, in-house event management, catering partnerships, accessibility throughout, loading facilities and bespoke event packages for conferences, exhibitions and large-scale corporate events.

Location and Access

Located at Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ, the venue is approximately 0.5 miles from Salford Central Station and 0.6 miles from Deansgate Station. Manchester Airport is approximately 8.9 miles away.

Ideal For

Conferences
Meetings
Corporate Parties
Awards Dinners
Gala Dinners
Product Launches
Exhibitions
Brand Activations
Networking Events
Filming & Photo Shoots

Key Features

Iconic Contemporary Architecture
Flexible Large-Scale Event Spaces
5,000 Capacity Warehouse
Creative Production Facilities
Manchester City Centre Location
Riverside Setting
State-of-the-Art Technology
Exclusive Hire Available
Brand Activation Specialists
Purpose-Built Event Venue

Why Hire

Aviva Studios is unlike any other venue in Manchester, offering exceptional flexibility, spectacular architecture and world-class technical capabilities. Whether hosting a conference, exhibition, awards ceremony or immersive brand experience, the venue provides an unforgettable backdrop for events that demand impact and innovation.