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Victoria Warehouse

The Cotton Sheds

Nearest station:Manchester United Football Ground (0.4 km)(go to map)2000

**Hire the Cotton Sheds at the Victorian Warehouse for your next corporate events in one of the best venue hire Manchester has to offer.** 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. 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. Sheds B, C, D, E, F and G 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. **Christmas 2025 at Victoria Warehouse** Enjoy the ultimate Christmas party at Manchester’s most creative and exciting events venue. Join us for an impressive night with festive eats, top-notch drinks, and first-class DJs until the early hours. EXCLUSIVE PARTIES We believe good things come to those who party, so why not do it in style with an exclusive event for you and your team? With everything tailored to your needs, there are endless opportunities for personalising or going 'big' on brand. You'll be greeted by our events team, who will lead you through to your very own party space, where your bespoke Christmas cocktail awaits. The rest of the evening is yours - eat, dance, sing, rave, let your hair down and bring in the festivities. We'll help you explore the right package for you and your group. VARIOUS PARTY ROOMS We have six party spaces, suitable for exclusive hire for 70 to 2,000 guests. Our party rooms are licensed until late, so you can celebrate hard and make the most of your annual big bash. Believe us when we say you’ll be in good hands. Whatever you have in mind, our party planners can create a bespoke party proposal for you. FOOD & DRINK With an expert team of chefs on hand, there's no shortage of menu options that everyone will just love. You can either choose from an indulgent three-course menu with all the trimmings or casual, street food style dining. We've also packaged together some fully inclusive, popular drinks packages to really get the party started, from only £56 per person. Fancy finding out more? Explore how this looks for you, and let our team create you a bespoke party proposal! Please enquire for further details.

Great for

  • Conferences
  • Networking
  • Other events
  • Presentations
  • Private parties
  • Weddings

Facilities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Breakout spacesBreakout spaces
  • Close to transport linksClose to transport links
  • Disabled accessDisabled access
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Capacities

  • Cabaret LayoutCabaret: 560
  • Dinner Rounds LayoutDinner / Rounds: 700
  • Standing LayoutStanding: 2000
  • Theatre LayoutTheatre: 1000

Other information

Location

Nearest station:Manchester United Football Ground (0.4 km)

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