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Contact Theatre

Location pin

Contact Theatre, Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6JA - 

  • Users

    Up to
    290 guests

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

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.



Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 80

Theatre

Theatre

up to 290

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 20

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 48

Classroom

Classroom

up to 12

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Stage

Stage

Public transport

Public transport

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Andrew Bridge

    June 2023

    First visit here for me, thoroughly enjoyed the flamenco. I've never seen 7 people put so much into a performance .

  • Alec Hewstone

    August 2024

    I recently attended the Manchester Open Powerlifting Championships at Contact Theatre in Manchester, and it was an outstanding experience. The venue was well-organized, spacious, and equipped to handle the event perfectly. The seating offered great views of the stage, ensuring that every lift could be seen clearly. The staff were friendly and helpful, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience. A young man even fractured his wrist and the staff were prompt and professional in dealing with the matter. Contact Theatre proved to be an excellent choice for hosting such a dynamic and exciting event. Highly recommended for any performance or competition!