University Place, Theatre A/b
University of Manchester, 178 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9QQ -
Up to
1000 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
This venue houses the largest dedicated lecture theatre in the Greater Manchester region. It is an ideal venue for large national and international conferences and high profile events, and boasts a large number of flexible, flat floored rooms for discussion groups.
Within walking distance of University accommodation and local hotels to suit all budgets.
Theatre A/b
80% would book it againCapacity & Layout
Theatre
up to 1000
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
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Lectern
Audio & Visual
Other
All meeting rooms have standard equipment of data projector, pa, projection screen, network point and computer. The larger theatres also include a lectern, lectern mic and induction loop. Some of this equipment is included in the DDR or room hire rate.
Space Rules
Location
Reviews
- Yee Gan OngJune 2026
I’m at a conference at University Place and it’s been a great experience. Lots of room. Staff on hand to direct delegates round
- Ayesha MarcoAugust 2026
If you walk tound the corner you can get homemade baked goods from a small family bakery. The merch for uni is also v expensive, buy it in the su on sale days and save urself £50+
Theatre A/b
80% would book it again
