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Victoria Warehouse, The Cotton Sheds
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 1AB -
Up to
2000 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
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. And the verdict was unanimous: we are the venue for enthralling events.
But it’s not just a venue. Victoria Warehouse is supported by a team that know two events are never the same. They work hand in hand with our clients to adapt the space for large and small-scale events alike. Victoria Warehouse can be anything you want it to be. The limit is your imagination.
Draped head to toe in industrial aesthetic, The Cotton Sheds regularly host enthralling shows and conferences with as many as five separate areas and room for up to 2,000 people.
Built in 1925 as a cotton warehouse, The Cotton Sheds cover an incredible 4,533sqm, 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.
Shed A, our most famous space, has been home to events produced by top brands; Nike, Heineken, Jeep, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and BBC Radio 6 Music festival. This vast area within The Cotton Sheds is perfect for launches, conferences, dinners, sporting events and music shows. Shed B, C & D2 can be hired collectively as breakout rooms, separate catering areas or exhibition space. From catwalks to luxury cars, 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.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 2000
Dining
up to 700
Theatre
up to 1000
Cabaret
up to 560
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Heating
Air conditioning
Lectern
Telephone
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Space Rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Each contract is created bespoke for each event.
Location
Reviews
- Events By KnightAugust 2025
A brilliant industrial-style venue with loads of character. I’ve worked in many spaces, and this one really delivers for high-energy events. Great team and ideal for creative productions or live shows. Always a pleasure working here.
- Olivia BuckleyJuly 2025
My friends and I paid £45 each to watch a low quality screen of the performance because the concert was clearly over-sold. We queued for over half an hour to get drinks and by the time we got them, there was no room to find a spot where we could actually see any of the performance. The drinks selection was decent but prices were pretty high. Unfortunately won’t be attending this venue for a concert at home again, may as well just watch it on YouTube.
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