Community space
Academy 3
Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PR
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Exterior panorama of the University of Manchester Students’ Union on Oxford Road; Academy 3 is located inside the Union.
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- Hire price
- Not confirmedcheck with the venue
- Capacity
- 450110 seated · 450 standing
- Rooms
- 1bookable space
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Rates not confirmed
Ask the venue for a quote for your date.
- Capacity
- Up to 450
- Spaces
- 1 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Academy 3 is an indoor performance and rehearsal venue on the second floor of the University of Manchester Students’ Union. The Students’ Union booking page lists capacity for 450 standing or 110 seated. Student bookings have no room hire charge, though technician, security and bar-staff costs may apply. The room is also used as a commercial gig venue; ask about availability and current promoter terms.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNo
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedYes
- Late licence availableYes
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Professional-standard sound equipment and lighting
- Stage 4.87m wide by 3.65m deep
- Dressing room with shower and toilet
- Production office can be used as a second dressing room
- Wi-Fi
- 2,000kg goods lift
Good for
- Concerts & performances
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Academy 3
110 seated / 450 standingStudents’ Union room booking (student groups/individual students)
Community / charity
The Students’ Union says Academy venues are free to book for student requests, but technician, security and bar-staff costs may apply; availability must be requested.
Source: manchesterstudentsunion.com£0 per event
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from manchesterstudentsunion.com, www.manchesteracademy.net, cdn.manchesteracademy.net, www.manchesteracademy.net, www.manchesteracademy.net, commons.wikimedia.org, www.ons.gov.uk, nominatim.openstreetmap.org.
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