The Hall at Aviva Studios is a modern concert and performance hall within Aviva Studios, a complex designed as one of Manchester's most flexible cultural venues. The hall combines a theatre-style layout with an adaptable stalls area: its standard configuration accommodates around 1,230 visitors, while removing the stalls seating can increase capacity to approximately 1,550 people. Multi-level seating and a flexible stage allow the space to host concerts, theatre productions, comedy, screenings and other live events.
The interior is designed to provide clear views of the stage and an immersive sound experience, supported by a modern d&b Surround Soundscape system. Visitors can use the stalls and several circle levels, with wheelchair access available on every level and foyer bars serving the auditorium. The flexible design means that seating and standing arrangements may vary depending on the event.
The venue is located at Water Street, Manchester M3 4JQ, United Kingdom. Aviva Studios does not provide on-site visitor parking, although public car parks are available nearby, while taxis can drop passengers very close to the Water Street entrance. The Hall is reached from the main Aviva Studios interior by lift, escalator or stairs. For broader information about travelling around Manchester and reaching this part of the city, see the city transport information further down the page.