10 photos celebrating an unbeatable opening weekend of The Warehouse Project

After nearly two decades, The Warehouse Project remains at the top of its game. This month, the unbeatable Manchester party returns once again to Depot Mayfield with another season spotlighting boundary-pushing talent and plenty of fan favourites – and it’s safe to say that this season is looking to be its best yet.

Running from September to New Year’s Day, The Warehouse Project’s 2023 schedule includes events from the likes of Repercussion, XXL, Fuse, Music On, KNTXT and Worried About Henry, as well as a newly announced show from Circoloco as they return to Manchester for the first time since 2018 with a special showcase featuring Skepta on November 25. Other guests on the night include Seth Troxler vs Skream, Eliza Rose, Call Super & Anz, Shanti Celeste, Saoirse, Prospa and many more.

ANOTR also brings its conceptual event series, EXPO, to Manchester for its biggest UK show to date on November 3. Taking place underneath a bespoke 35-metre-long LED structure, the Dutch house duo are set to present an extended set with one of the most unique shows ever seen at The Warehouse Project, joined on the night by Barry Can’t Swim and Makèz.

The Warehouse Project will also see the return of one enormous Defected & Glitterbox party in what promises to be their only Manchester outing in 2023. On December 9, the Defected crew are due to take over the 10,000-capacity space featuring headline sets from Darius Syrossian, Hannah Wants, and Idris Elba, who’s due to make his Depot debut. Defected residents Monki, Low Steppa, and Sam Divine will also make appearances throughout the night, as well as a special set from Eats Everything on the Concourse’s 360-degree stage. Other guests on the night include Melle Brown, Cody Currie, and Natasha Diggs.

To celebrate another spectacular year of The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, we look at some of the best photos snapped at Manchester’s unbeatable party series, kicking off this month. Check them out below.

To celebrate another spectacular year of The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, we look at some of the best photos snapped at another momentous opening weekend. Check them out below.

The Warehouse Project 2023 season began on September 15 and concludes on December 31. Grab tickets to Defected & Glitterbox’s Warehouse Project party taking place on December 9 here.

Photos by Sophia Carey, Graham Joy, and Jody Hartley