The Warehouse Project is undertaking one of its biggest seasons yet before it goes into hibernation, with WHP26 officially underway. The opening month saw plenty of major shows kicking off the season, including KI/K, Rampa + &ME of Keinemusik, Solomun and of course, Homobloc, and there’s o much more to come in it’s 20th anniversary year.
As part of its milestone anniversary season, WHP26 continues to build towards its biggest year yet, with several shows already sold out and limited tickets remaining across the calendar. The 20 Years of The Warehouse Project exhibition is open at The Avenue, Spinningfields, while Twenty Years in Manchester, directed by Leigh Powis, is available to watch here.
WHP will host not one, but two 20 Years of The Warehosue Project this season, bringing together some of the most beloved friends of the series from over the years. 10 years of Manchester’s own La Discothèque will be celebrated with a 5-room takeover in November, promising hours of moving and grooving, alongside highly-anticipated shows from the likes of Kneecap, The Streets, KETTAMA and closing out with the annual New Year celebration.
We’ve put together a handy guide to Warehouse Project 2026, so you have line-ups, FAQs and transport tips all in one place.
WHP26 line-up
- Alisha [Concourse Only] – 23 October
- Duke Dumont – 24 October
- Overmono – 30 October
- Max Dean presents NEXUP – 31 October
- The Streets – 5 November
- KETTAMA – 6 November
- La Discothèque 10th Anniversary [5-room take over] – 7 November
- Klangkuenstler – 14 November
- Eastenderz – 20 November
- Eat Your Own Ears – 21 November
- 20 Years of The Warehouse Project – 27 November
- XXL – 28 November
- Kneecap – 3 December
- FAC51 The Haçienda – 5 December
- Tiësto – 11 December
- 20 Years of WHP Part 2 – 19 December
- 20 Years of Kaluki – 27 December
- New Year’s Eve – 31 December
How to get tickets
The last remaining tickets for announced Warehouse Project 2026 shows are available on the WHP website.
WHP26 Entry policy
- The Warehouse Project promotes sensible drinking.
- WHP does not tolerate drug taking – anyone found with drugs will be ejected. This includes psychoactive substances.
- Drug surrender bins are available at the entrance. Anyone found with drugs will be ejected.
- Drug detection dogs are present at all events.
- ID will be checked on entry. Challenge 25 is in operation in the venue.
- No large bags/rucksacks allowed into the venue, max size is a size A4 envelope.
- Valid Passports & Drivers Licence will be accepted on entry.
- A ticket does not guarantee entry if you do not ahere to the entrance policy.
- Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
- Once in the venue, you are not able to leave and re-enter.
- A search policy is in operation on entry.
Everyone is searched on the way in as a condition of entry. This is for the team to ensure that no one is carrying anything dangerous into the venue.
Prohibited items
- No liquids, glasses or aerosols, including perfumes, make up or sprays.
- 10ml max for vaping liquid.
- No food or drinks of any sort.
- No football shirts/football clothing or face coverings/masks/balaclavas.
- No weapons, lasers, flares or pyrotechnic devices.
- No umbrellas.
- No high-visibility vests.
- No chewing gum allowed in this venue.
Large bags will not be permitted into the venue, bags over A4 sized piece of paper will be refused entry. Lockers are available to store coats and bags smaller than an A4 piece of paper, but attendees are encouraged to avoid bringing bags where possible to speed up entry.
Welfare & drug safety
First aiders are on hand throughout the venue. If you feel unwell, or notice a friend feeling unwell, seek out a member of staff immediately.
Take regular breaks and drink water – this is free and readily available throughout the site. If someone around you seems fatigued or confused, find them somewhere safe to sit and seek onsite medical personnel.
W.E.L.Safe provide confidential, non judgemental and trained advice on alcohol, drugs, mental health and sexual health. They are at all WHP events and support anyone who needs a safe space to talk or recuperate in private, away from the full event.
The WHP Welfare team is located in the smoking area (next to Depot toilets) & will also be situated in each room, wearing blue hi-vis vests and are there to help.
Warehouse Project does not condone the use of illegal substances. On-site drug testing has shown the purity & content of drugs to vary considerably.
There are multiple free drinking water points available at stations situated at all the main bars.
How to get to Warehouse Project (and home again)
Warehouse Project takes place at Depot Mayfield, making the train to Manchester Piccadilly the easiest route, being just across the road. If this isn’t an option for you, trams and the free bus run between all Manchester stations, meaning you can alight at Manchester Piccadilly from any of those.
Alternatively, the 147, 219, 221 and 719 buses stop on Fairfield Street just outside the station, and Piccadilly Gardens bus station is around a 10-15 minute walk from Depot Mayfield. There is also a taxi rank within Piccadilly train station.
Night buses are now in operation throughout Greater Manchester between Thursday and Sunday, so you should be able to get to your local area this way if the WHP show finishes whilst trains and trams are not in operation – but check this before you travel. Otherwise, taxis should be operating fairly frequently in the area.
Remember to stay safe and stay together as much as possible, and have fun!
