Hire Space
The Cotton Sheds

Victoria Warehouse

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  • From £29 per person
  • 3,500 Standing
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
  • From £29 per person
  • 3,500 Standing
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
Historic cotton warehouse with industrial aesthetic offering unmatched versatility across eight separate areas for events up to 5,000 guests.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Mezzanine level overlooking main space
  • Exclusive reception space
  • Dressing rooms and production facilities
  • Pillar-free space accommodating up to 5,000 guests
  • Multiple breakout areas across additional sheds
  • Full venue branding opportunities
  • In-house staging and rigging capabilities

Draped head to toe in industrialist aesthetic, the Cotton Sheds regularly host enthralling shows and conferences with as many as eight separate areas and room for up to 5,000 people.

The Cotton Sheds have the capacity and versatility to accommodate even the most unusual requests. Backed by the passion and expertise of our events team, you can pull off ambitious concepts with ease.

Frequently asked questions

Private wedding events require a minimum of 80 guests. If you have fewer than 80 guests, you may be interested in their shared party option instead.

Yes, you must use their in-house caterers for all wedding events. You cannot bring in external catering providers or arrange your own food service.

Christmas party packages are available from £95+VAT per person for street food menu (minimum 90 guests) or £100+VAT per person for 3-course menu (minimum 90 guests). Packages include welcome drink, private room and décor, DJ, and meal of your choice. Note that Christmas decorations will be throughout the venue during this period.

Venue hire varies significantly by space and guest count. Examples include £3,000+VAT for The Bays (suitable for around 150 guests), £5,500+VAT for basement spaces, £7,000+VAT for Tobacco Stores, and £10,000+VAT for Cotton Sheds (which can seat 1,000 theatre style). All prices exclude VAT and additional mandatory costs.

Security is mandatory for ticketed events and events with celebrities or notable attendees, with costs quoted separately. There are also cleaning fees (typically £300 per day), and if you want to remove their house lighting/audio kit for your own design, additional fees apply. Build days may also be required at extra cost.

The Cotton Sheds includes staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system which can be made available to you. If you prefer to bring your own production equipment and remove their house kit, there will be an additional fee and they can provide a technical pack with specifications.

The maximum capacity is 1,000 guests in theatre-style seating in the Cotton Sheds. For events requiring more than 1,000 guests, the venue cannot accommodate your needs.

Victoria Warehouse does not host all styles of events - some event types are declined without specific details provided. For music events or entertainment requiring public ticketing, additional security requirements and costs apply. You should provide your event brief for them to confirm suitability.

For events requiring security (such as ticketed events), they need confirmation by a specific deadline to arrange security quotes and get contracts signed. For example, they may need to know by tomorrow to get security quotes and signed contracts by Monday, indicating tight booking timelines for certain event types.

Day catering packages are available at £38.50+VAT per person including 3 tea/coffee breaks and lunch. For dinner events, they offer 3-course dining at £45+VAT per person, with welcome drinks available at £6.25+VAT per person. Street food options and canapes (£15.50+VAT for 4 per person) are also available.

More about Victoria Warehouse

Victoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester. Our heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than a hundred years. Now, we're channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship.

The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired Britain's greatest brands. Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg's and Manchester United have all chosen us to deliver an eclectic mix of sports and music shows, parties, gala dinners, conferences and meetings.