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Factory 251, Ground Floor - The Basement

Location pin

118 Princess St, Manchester, M1 7EN - 

  • Users

    Up to
    400 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

This building, the home of Factory Communications from 1978-1992, was the epicentre of the Madchester music scene. These days Factory is a first-class live venue, with a near perfect sound & tech spec, and an atmosphere that will enliven any event.

Funktion One Sound system, club lighting, smoke machines.

Venue capacity of 800 over 3 floors.

Head Office of Factory Communications LTD... Built by Tony Wilson. Designed By Ben Kelly. Paid for by NewOrder, Broken by The Happy Mondays...

The ground floor now forms the main live space of the club, “THE BASEMENT”, forming a gritty and atmospheric space for live band performances.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 400

Theatre

Theatre

up to 400

Catering & drinks

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Telephone

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Stage

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Location