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Opera House Manchester

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Venue Type

Theatre

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

200

theatre

1920

dinner

bedrooms

About Venue

The Opera House Manchester is one of the city's most prestigious large-scale event venues, located on Quay Street in the heart of Manchester. This historic Grade II listed theatre combines Edwardian elegance with modern event capabilities, offering an impressive setting for conferences, product launches, awards ceremonies, AGMs and corporate presentations.

Operated by ATG Entertainment, the venue is available for exclusive corporate hire and provides a spectacular auditorium, hospitality areas and professional theatre production support. Its central location and impressive stage facilities make it an excellent choice for organisations seeking a memorable venue for keynote events and large conferences.

Event Spaces

Main Auditorium

A magnificent tiered auditorium ideally suited to conferences, keynote presentations, awards ceremonies, product launches, AGMs and large corporate events.

Dress Circle

Suitable for presentations, delegate seating and VIP hospitality during conferences and corporate events.

Upper Circle

Provides additional auditorium seating for larger conferences and presentations.

Stage

A professional theatre stage designed for keynote speakers, panel discussions, presentations, performances and product launches.

Foyer

A welcoming space ideal for registration, exhibitions, networking, sponsor displays and drinks receptions.

Facilities and Services

Dedicated events team, professional theatre technicians, staging, theatrical lighting, sound production, dressing rooms, accessible facilities and event management support.

Location and Access

Situated on Quay Street in Manchester city centre, the venue is within walking distance of Deansgate Station, St Peter's Square Metrolink and Manchester's business district.

Ideal For

Conferences
Awards Ceremonies
Product Launches
AGMs
Company Conferences
Presentations
Staff Events
Theatre Hire
Corporate Hospitality
Launch Events

Key Features

Grade II Listed Theatre
1,920 Seat Auditorium
Professional Stage
City Centre Location
Theatre Technicians
Historic Venue
Quay Street
Corporate Hire

Why Hire

The Opera House offers one of Manchester's largest traditional auditoriums, making it ideal for conferences requiring a prestigious setting. Combined with professional technical support and an experienced venue team, it provides an exceptional environment for business events and presentations.