

Contact Theatre, Space 1
Contact Theatre, Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6JA -
Up to
290 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Contact is a striking events venue and creative hub, centrally located at the heart of the Corridor Manchester innovation district.
Following a transformational redevelopment, our diverse and flexible spaces are ideally suited to conferences, meetings and events. As a cutting edge arts organisation, we are also uniquely placed to deliver your event with creative flare.
Contact is a not-for-profit organisation. All of the proceeds from commercial operations help to support our work with young people, in local communities and on stage.
Contact’s ground-breaking design places it in the top 1% of sustainable public buildings in the North West. Our electricity is supplied by renewable energy sources and we operate a zero landfill policy.
Unlike traditional powered air-conditioning, our natural ventilation system ensures a constant supply of fresh, non-recycled air throughout the venue.
At Contact we strive to ensure that everybody has the best experience possible during their visit. With lift access to each floor, all of our event spaces are wheelchair-accessible. Space 1 and the Meeting Room also both benefit from a hearing loop.
We’re proud to have hosted events for Amnesty International, The University of Manchester, BBC, CBeebies, The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival and many more.
Space 1 is Contact's stunning main theatre auditorium.
Ideal for conferences, hybrid events, creative performances and panel discussions, Space 1 is equipped with state-of-the art technology, including integrated AV and bespoke lighting design.
From end-on to thrust, the stage layout can be reconfigured to suit your event.
Both stage and seating are wheelchair accessible, and the space is equipped with a hearing loop.
Hire of Space 1 includes dedicated professional support from our experienced Technical and Visitor Welcome teams.
Capacity & Layout
Theatre
up to 290
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00
Price type:
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
from £325 per hour
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Stage
Air conditioning
Lectern
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
WiFi
Space Rules
Allowed events
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- Brook BracewellDecember 2022
This is a wonderful place of space. There is also a nice bar which is got some great food. If you get there early enough, have a bit of dinner! We saw a performance of rubbing her pantomime which was excellent
- Marco Simone ZupponeSeptember 2025
I attended a conference organised there. The staff was super kind, professional and organised. The bar is good and the catering perfect








