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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.
Repercussion is always a fantastic night, and this year was no different. Top DJs offering something for everything. The pop shops also a great feature. See you again next year!!
I didn't get chance to explore the entirety of the venue(s) at WHP last night but what I did see was pretty great ! Full mix of ages and dress styles in the crowd, really nice vibes. Jungle were amazing ! The venue could be improved with better toilet facilities, for example real toilets in cubicles with sanitary disposal 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. Police and safety officers present when exiting also for anyone leaving and needing assistance.