Depot Mayfield, Manchester
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A dominant force in Manchester’s dance music scene returns
The Warehouse Project, or WHP as it’s commonly known, is a series of club nights that take place between September and January. Held each year in Manchester, these events feature producers, artists, bands, and DJs from diverse genres of electronic music.
Launched in 2006 at the disused Boddingtons Brewery site in Strangeways, The Warehouse Project typically runs every weekend, starting in autumn and wrapping up after their massive New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day closing parties.
Boasting the best in house, techno, trance, dubstep and much more, over the years WHP party goers have enjoyed performances from some of the best electronic music acts from around the world including deadmau5, Aphex Twin, Annie Mac, Happy Mondays, The Prodigy, De La Soul, Dizzee Rascal, Four Tet, Foals and Patrick Topping, among many others.
Year after year The Warehouse Project raises the benchmark for its series. In fact, the 2019 season was one of the most daring to date with much of the action occurring at the 10,000-capacity venue Depot Mayfield, a historic former railway depot in the city centre on the south side of Fairfield Street.
Two years in the making and marking a long-awaited return to the dancefloor, in May 2021 WHP organisers announced a momentous return to Depot Mayfield in autumn. Launching on 10 September 2021 and running through to New Year’s Day, The Warehouse Project’s 2021 season began with a re-opening sequence of unique shows designed to get everyone under one roof again for a full spectrum of music and cultural immersion, followed by a full season of not-to-be-missed events. This included the special Halloween At The Warehouse Project Pt. 1 presented by WHP, MVSON & HIGHER, and Halloween At The Warehouse Project Pt. 2 with Annie Mac.
In late October 2021, WHP organisers revealed they'd be uniting with Electric Chair, Repercussion and Homoelectric to present The Riot on New Year's Day, rounding off an exciting return season at Depot Mayfield. Rolling from day into night, The Riot is set to welcome The Blessed Madonna, Krystal Klear, Jayda G as well as back-to-backs from Hunee and Palms Trax, a special three-hour set in the Concourse from Louie Vega, and much more. In addition, UK dance music royalty Fatboy Slim will reign over a massive New Year’s Eve party with the incomparable Annie Mac, Hannah Wants, Yousef, and many more.
The Warehouse Project announced the opening sequence for the 2022 season in May that year. Returning to the spectacular confines of Depot Mayfield, WHP22 will run through to New Years Day. First up, Repercussion returns on Saturday 10 September for its second edition. Hosted across the full expanse of Depot Mayfield and spreading into the adjacent Star & Garter with Boiler Room and a huge street party on neighbouring Temperance Street, curated by Mr Scruff. The inner-city festival is a celebration of groundbreaking music and art in all its forms, with Jamie xx, Little Simz, Fred again.., Jeff Mills, and Underground Resistance leading the charge on this year's line-up alongside a huge cast of handpicked artists from around the world, Repercussion 2022 spoke for itself.
Repercussion returned in 2023 with Kaluki Birthday, Welcome To The Warehouse and WAH X Metropolis, plus standalone performances from Ben Hemsley and Sonny Fodera and more.
In July 2024, WHP announced the first wave of its new programme, including nights from Black Coffee, Hannah Laing, Jungle and Boiler Room. See the line-up section for more details.
Use the Bury, Eccles, Ashton-under-Lyne, Rochdale, Altrincham, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport Metrolink lines. The nearest stop to Depot Mayfield is Piccadilly station, approximately a two-minute walk away.
Piccadilly Gardens, which is a 12-minute walk from Depot Mayfield, is the main bus terminal for Manchester city centre, with the Chorlton Street bus station even closer at just a 10-minute walk. There are several nearby bus stops including Fairfield Street, which is served by the following lines: 86, 147, 201, 219, X50.
With Depot Mayfield such a short distance from Manchester's Piccadilly station, it's an easy trip if you arrive on Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and Northern from other parts of the country. If you arrive via Victoria Station, then it's approximately a 25-minute walk to Depot Mayfield.
Taking public transportation is recommended as there is no parking at Depot Mayfield. But if you drive, use the postcode M1 2PY for satellite navigation. Depot Mayfield is within easy reach of the main roadways, located just inside the main ring road with the M6 linking Manchester to the south.
Accessibility at The Warehouse Project
Requesting Accessibility Support
Attendees with accessibility needs or those requiring a PA ticket should complete the online form provided. The Warehouse Project team will reach out to discuss specific requirements for the event.
Venue Accessibility Features
Submitting Access Requests
Submit access requests at least two weeks before the event to ensure accommodation.
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Your guide to the names playing Warehouse Project. Manchester’s biggest dance music festival, going down from September through to December.
Attendees with accessibility needs or those requiring a PA ticket should complete WHP's accessibility online form. The Warehouse Project team will reach out to discuss specific requirements for the event.
Submit access requests at least two weeks before the event to ensure accommodation.
For more information, contact: access@thewarehouseproject.com.
The Warehouse Project is located at Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring St, Manchester, M1 2PY.
All events at The Warehouse Project are strictly 18+. Valid ID is required for entry and bar service. A Challenge 25 policy is in place.
The Warehouse Project offers a full medical team and dedicated welfare area, accessible via the smoking area outside the main Depot room. The welfare team will also patrol the venue to provide assistance as needed.
The dress code is casual but tidy. Football shirts and gym wear are not permitted.
Free drinking water is available at various points throughout the venue.
To enhance your experience at The Warehouse Project, consider the following tips:
For additional details, visit the FAQs or contact: info@thewarehouseproject.com.
too packed especially the concorse that was really bad too expensive - £6.50 for a Moretti 330ml can !? terrible sound quality
The whole night was terrible. Every dj playing trap/drill music and heavy techno and at one point someone played its raining men. Mallgrab was absolutely shocking worst set ive ever seen, and bicep didnt play decent stuff till the last 15 minutes. Last time ill ever go to warehouse project again!
Staff were amazing. Queues went down fast, security were strict but helpful enough. Multiple bars and quick service. Just had one issue with done of the biggest artists in the smallest stages (archive) so didn't get to see some of my top people (Holy Priest, literally never been more sad) outside was mint and food was good too.
this has got to be the best warehouse i've attended so far the energy was unmatched
Get yourself a ticket for the next one. Brilliant night, superb sound system mind blowing lighting. All DJ's take a bow, especially Mozey. 😎
Such a great venue, lots of space to sit, water stations readily available, some plumping problems as it was raining floor was slippy and drippy in main room but didn't effect the vibe, was a class night 😎😍 Worst part of the venue could be improved with better toilet facilities, for example real toilets in cubicles with sanitary disposal/available hand sanitiser and more hand wash stations, as all I saw available in the areas I was in last night (MainStage/Concourse) were portaloos and it wouldn't be ideal for someone's time of the month, no chance and very difficult to see, toilets need improvement Police and safety officers present when exiting also for anyone leaving and needing assistance which was a nice addition after the event
dom dolla and gorgon city were unreal, SG lewis set kinda sucked tho and the bar gave me the wrong drink after queuing for like 40 mins and couldn't get back to get a replacement so minus one star🥲
Paid for vip tickets and at 9.30 most of the toilets were blocked and dirty, had to walk to the new entrance and up 3 flights of stairs just to come back down to use 'dirty toilets' one of the vip bars wasn't even open. Unnecessary changes made!!!
I got stopped by the sniffer dog i told them it was ok to search me and they said i was being aggressive and didn't let me in. Travelled all n the way down from Scotland for this event for my birthday. Very poorly ran
Been quite a few times to WHP, absolutely loved it each time. Just a basic warehouse with bars, toilets & lockers. Nothing fancy but always a good night. Love having a roam about in each section, Concourse was / is my favourite. Big outside area for smoking & chit chat. Mainly been on Halloween to see Annie Mac & also on New Year's Eve. Dress however you want. Maybe time to stop going now I'm 40 ☺️ but I've had the best times in there 💃🏻