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Venue Type
Theatre
City
Manchester
Region
North West
Standing
4500
theatre
2000
dinner
1200
bedrooms
0
About
Aviva Studios
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.
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
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.
Capabilities
Venue Features
Venue Tech
Venue Catering
Venue Gallery
Location
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.
Manchester Airport | 8.9 miles
Salford Central Station | 0.5 miles
Deansgate Station | 0.6 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
4
meeting rooms
0
bedrooms
0
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