The Cotton Sheds

Victoria Warehouse

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Industrial-chic gala setup at The Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse with dramatic runway lighting.
  • From £10000
  • 3,500 Standing
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
  • From £10000
  • 3,500 Standing
  • Wharfside (Red Line)
Manchester's largest heritage cotton warehouse offers 4,533 sqm of pillar-free space with eight flexible areas under one roof.
Stephanie Schiocchet
Stephanie Schiocchet

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  • Full venue branding opportunities throughout
  • Rigging capabilities for complex productions
  • Exclusive reception space and bar area
  • Coal Yard available for additional space
  • 4,533 sqm pillar-free space accommodates up to 5,000 guests
  • Eight separate areas with alphabetically labelled sheds for flexible layouts
  • Built-in staging, lighting rig and house audio system
  • VIP mezzanine level overlooking main floor
  • Backstage production offices and crew rooms
Draped head to toes 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. Built in 1925 as a cotton warehouse. The Cotton Sheds cover an incredible 4,533 sqm making them our largest and most dramatic event space. Each 'Shed' varies in size and layout, labelled alphabetically with areas that include a bar/reception and a VIP Mezzanine.



Frequently asked questions

Private event spaces 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 events. You cannot bring in external catering providers or arrange your own food service.

The Cotton Sheds cost £10,000 + VAT plus mandatory security and can seat 1,000 theatre style. The Bays are £3,000 + VAT plus security for events with around 150 guests. The Basement spaces (Archives 2 and Cellars 2) cost £5,500 + VAT.

Security is mandatory for ticketed events and events with celebrities or notable talent that may draw public attention. The venue will provide a security quote once your event is confirmed, but you must factor this additional cost into your budget.

The Cotton Sheds include staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system. If you want to remove their house equipment and use your own design, there will be an additional fee on top of venue hire.

The venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in theatre style seating in the Cotton Sheds. Events requiring more than 1,000 guests cannot be accommodated at the venue.

During the Christmas period, there will be Christmas decorations throughout the venue that cannot be removed. This should be factored into your event planning if booking during this time.

Christmas party packages include welcome drink, private room and décor, DJ, and meal choice of either street food menu at £95 + VAT per person or 3-course menu at £100 + VAT per person (both require minimum 90 guests). Day catering packages cost £38.50 + VAT per person and include 3 tea/coffee breaks plus lunch.

The venue does not host certain styles of events, though specific restrictions are not detailed. You must send over your event brief for them to check suitability before proceeding with any booking.

For some events, you need to confirm by the next day to get a security quote and signed contract by Monday. The venue requires specific event details including timings, catering requirements, guest numbers, and whether the event is ticketed before providing quotes.


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Victoria Warehouse
Trafford Wharf Rd
Manchester
Manchester M17 1AB
Manchester

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More about Victoria Warehouse

Huge industrial Manchester event space with theatre capacity for 1,650, strong AV, dramatic acoustics and flexible breakout areas for large conferences and live musical programmes.



The Cotton Sheds at Victoria Warehouse - Events

Capacity: Up to 3500 guests (Standing)
Location: Trafford Wharf Rd, Manchester, Manchester, M17 1AB, Manchester
Coordinates: 53.4643707275391, -2.28530550003052

Features

  • Wifi
  • Additional sheds to create multiple breakout areas
  • Audio
  • Backstage Productions Offices and Crew Rooms
  • Dressing rooms
  • Exclusive Reception Space
  • Full Venue Branding Opportunities
  • Lighting
  • Mezzanine Level overlooking Shed A
  • Pillar Free Space
  • Production Rooms
  • Rigging capabilities
  • Stage
  • Use of Coal Yard

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • Outdoor Space
  • 1,185m² (12,755ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 8m (26ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 700 Cabaret
  • 800 Dining
  • 2,500 Reception
  • 3,500 Standing
  • 1,000 Theatre
  • 720 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£80 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Delegate packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£29 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00DDR

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£10,000 to £12,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£12,000 to £14,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum guest requirement for private events at Victoria Warehouse?

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

Are you required to use Victoria Warehouse's in-house catering?

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

What are the pricing ranges for different event spaces at Victoria Warehouse?

The Cotton Sheds cost £10,000 + VAT plus mandatory security and can seat 1,000 theatre style. The Bays are £3,000 + VAT plus security for events with around 150 guests. The Basement spaces (Archives 2 and Cellars 2) cost £5,500 + VAT.

When is security mandatory and what does it cost?

Security is mandatory for ticketed events and events with celebrities or notable talent that may draw public attention. The venue will provide a security quote once your event is confirmed, but you must factor this additional cost into your budget.

What production equipment is included with venue hire?

The Cotton Sheds include staging, house lighting rig, and house audio system. If you want to remove their house equipment and use your own design, there will be an additional fee on top of venue hire.

What is the maximum capacity Victoria Warehouse can accommodate?

The venue can accommodate up to 1,000 guests in theatre style seating in the Cotton Sheds. Events requiring more than 1,000 guests cannot be accommodated at the venue.

Are there any seasonal decorations that cannot be removed?

During the Christmas period, there will be Christmas decorations throughout the venue that cannot be removed. This should be factored into your event planning if booking during this time.

What catering packages are available and what do they cost?

Christmas party packages include welcome drink, private room and décor, DJ, and meal choice of either street food menu at £95 + VAT per person or 3-course menu at £100 + VAT per person (both require minimum 90 guests). Day catering packages cost £38.50 + VAT per person and include 3 tea/coffee breaks plus lunch.

What types of events does Victoria Warehouse not accommodate?

The venue does not host certain styles of events, though specific restrictions are not detailed. You must send over your event brief for them to check suitability before proceeding with any booking.

How quickly do you need to confirm bookings and what is the contract process?

For some events, you need to confirm by the next day to get a security quote and signed contract by Monday. The venue requires specific event details including timings, catering requirements, guest numbers, and whether the event is ticketed before providing quotes.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • 4,533 sqm pillar-free space accommodates up to 5,000 guests
  • Eight separate areas with alphabetically labelled sheds for flexible layouts
  • Built-in staging, lighting rig and house audio system
  • VIP mezzanine level overlooking main floor
  • Backstage production offices and crew rooms
  • Full venue branding opportunities throughout
  • Rigging capabilities for complex productions
  • Exclusive reception space and bar area
  • Coal Yard available for additional space

Event Types

Great for: Manchester's largest heritage cotton warehouse offers 4,533 sqm of pillar-free space with eight flexible areas under one roof.

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Additional Information

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