Manchester’s destination hub, Ducie Street Warehouse, will close its doors on Monday, 15th December, as the ground floor space will be transformed into an all-new concept set to launch in 2026. The building on Ducie Street currently houses restaurants, a gym, and a cinema room, as well as a 194-bedroom aparthotel on the upper floors – but it won’t be saying goodbye without a party.
In true Ducie Street style, the Last Night of Ducie Street party is set to send off one of Manchester’s favourites with an all-out extravaganza. And what’s more, it’s completely free.
When is the Last Night of Ducie Street party?
Before the next chapter begins, DSW is inviting the city to come together one last time for a celebratory send-off. Free to attend, the ‘Last Night of Ducie Street’ party will take place on Friday, 12th December, from 7.30pm until 11.30pm.
Will there be DJs playing?
Guests can expect an evening of music from some of Manchester’s finest DJs including Gareth James, Reisner, Nathan Burroughs b2b Emile, and Mix-Stress b2b Sharples.
Will there be any discounts at the Last Night of Ducie Street party?
To mark the occasion, guests can enjoy exclusive drinks offers throughout the evening, including £5 pints, £4 wine by the glass, £6 cocktails, £15 bottle of wine, and more. Bargain.
How to get tickets
Find out more about the event and book free tickets here.
What will be replacing Ducie Street Warehouse?
The recently approved project – called Manchester Street Food, an offshoot of the company behind Edinburgh Street Food – proposed transforming the ground floor of the 15,000 sq ft warehouse into a “curated street food venue that celebrates Manchester’s cultural diversity, culinary creativity and industrial heritage.” It aims to offer a selection of independent food vendors, communal dining spaces, and flexible events zones, “creating a vibrant destination for locals and visitors”. Developers say the design will be sensitive to the Grade II-listed building.
The project will see the large central bar and meeting rooms to the rear of the ground floor space of Ducie Street Warehouse removed. Plans also show the installation of 10 kitchens around the central seating area, and the food hall will also make use of the external terrace and two bars within Ducie Street Warehouse.