You can expect to find some of the most unique and unusual warehouses that are currently available in London, found in some of the city’s most popular and hotly sought-after locations, particularly in East London, known for its trendy vibes. From contemporary blank canvases to industrial spaces rich in character and charm, there’s something for every occasion, with warehouse weddings especially popular right now, given the large capacities and adaptability in terms of the layout and décor that they offer. Scouring the city for the very best spaces, book through us and know you are getting a venue at the top of its game.
Gorgeous blank canvas railway arches
The venue is made of up of two stunning Victorian railway arches, reception bar, main hall and mezzanine level and is a perfect venue to host live streaming and hybrid events, product launches, f... Read more
Perfume Works, a working vacant warehouse with additional back of house support space
Perfume Works, a working vacant warehouse with additional back of house support space in North London, Perivale. The site features two spacious, pillarless stages, each spanning 9,000 sqft (837 ... Read more
Our industrial style event space has a private kitchen, private entrance and high ceilings. Flexible space for any event
A large event space suitable for corporate, creative or personal events. Available 24/7 the space has an industrial style with a private kitchen and direct street access. The friendly and accomodating... Read more
A unique event space in the heart of Camden Market. 700 Capacity over three rooms with a 2am licence.
The venue consists of three connected spaces, including the industrial style Warehouse (500 standing, 200 seated), The Club (100 standing, 80 seated), and our Grade 2 listed stables (200 standing, 100... Read more
An epic industrial loft perfect for filming or meetings
Our entire loft apartment including roof terrace is a great space for filming, product launches, corporate away days or meeting space.Please note this is a corporate hire venue only. Our roof terra... Read more
A studio and that offers a unique, dry-hire event space.
Sugar Studios offers ample room for up to 400 guests in our largest space, as well as smaller capacity rooms and studios. As you enter the facility, you'll find a large reception area w... Read more
Unique arts & event space with immersive in-house tech
Situated in a beautifully restored 2,000 st ft exposed-brick arch under Waterloo Station, the venue is a captivating mix of urban graffiti culture and futuristic technology. It is the perfect bla... Read more
An impressive campus of event spaces included spaces for live music, drinks receptions and festival style parties!
Southwark Quarter offers a medley of spaces and a full takeover includes the below spaces - get in touch today to discuss combinations of spaces and how you can hire Southwark Quarter to deliver an un... Read more
19th Century Victorian Factory, comprising over three floors with 30,000 sq.
A space that nods to the past with its enriched history and looks to the future, with its forever growing culture. Our unique venue which started its journey in the 19th Century and still offers some ... Read more
East London's most versatile, creative event space. All bookings support emerging artists and the creative community.
The Art House is East London’s most versatile, creative event space. All hires support emerging artists and the creative community through our grant and residency programmes, as well as providin... Read more
A breathtakingly beautiful and unique loft in the heart of Shoreditch, the perfect space for your event!
A breathtakingly beautiful and unique loft space; and one of the most instagrammable venues in Shoreditch. With not one, but two swings. This hidden Urban Garden is withi... Read more
A multi-use canalside venue with several indoor and outdoor events spaces.
Hackney Bridge is a multi-use, canalside venue that is home to creative coworking studios, independent retail stores and a dedicated events spaces. The street food kitchen features an array of cuisine... Read more
Industrial warehouse and the birthplace of the original 'Dragons Den'. Perfect setting for corporate away-days, meetings and conferences or launches
The Depository is a 6,500 sq/ft industrial warehouse based in Stoke Newington and the birthplace of the original 'Dragons Den'. The location is set over four floors with a variety of textured ... Read more
Shoreditch railway arch venue available for exclusive hire as a 1, 2 or 3 room space.
Kachette is located on busting Old Street in Shoreditch, East London. The versatile dry hire venue is a popular space for corporate parties, fashion events, pop-ups, press la... Read more
Industrial location oozing character and natural charm. Perfect for product launches, press events and corporate events.
PLEASE NOTE:WE WILL NOT HIRE OUT THE VENUE FOR PARTIES.THIS IS A CORPORATE EVENT VENUETHIS VENUE HAS NOISE RESTRICTIONS SO NO MUSIC EVENTS OR PARTIES.MC Motors is a 6,000 sq/ft East London warehouse a... Read more
When you think of a warehouse party, you’re probably thinking of something that isn’t quite legal. A disused building, a hastily rigged DJ setup and some blinking lights, these types of raves might sound fun on paper, but it definitely doesn’t make good business sense! Yet if your local area has an opening for exactly this type of party, there’s no reason why you can’t be the one to organise it in a 100% legal, fun, and profitable way.
Budget
Before you start organising any type of
party, you’ll have to come up with a working budget. While there are many
venues that you can hire on a minimum spend basis, for larger warehouses, this
might not be the case, so you need a budget that breaks down estimates of all the
costs that you’re going to incur. Think about everything you are going to need,
including DJ fees and security on the night. Remember that you are trying to
host a safe, legal rave, so there will be costs involved. Yet if you promote
your event to the right crowd of people, they will be happy to pay a ticket
price that will not only cover your costs, but provide you with a profit as
well.
Theme
What type of a party are you trying to host
exactly? Is it going to be themed? Having throwback parties to a certain decade
are always popular and people love to be able to dress up and party the night away.
At the same time, there aren’t that many venues that play modern EDM or trance
music, and so this is a market that you might be able to tap into by hosting a
modern rave. Deciding on your theme early and sticking to it will help you
through all the next decisions. It also means that you’ll be able to start
promoting as soon as you have the date and venue set – even before this with a ‘coming
soon’ teaser. Knowing what the goals of the event are will help guide you
throughout the planning process.
Find the Venue
If you are looking to host an old school
style rave, then you’re going to need an old school style venue. Luckily, if
you are trying to hire a venue, the range that London has to offer will have
you covered. Warehouse and industrial locations are increasingly popular, and
the owners of these building have done them up in such a way that they are perfect
to hire for a range of different events, raves included. If this is the type of
party that you want to throw, then check out one of the warehouses for hire in
London and you won’t be left disappointed. Think about the size that you need
for the amount of people you are expecting as well as the layout of the venue.
Are there any major health and safety concerns? Are there enough amenities for
everyone? These are the types of questions that you’ll have to ask yourself
when searching for the perfect venue.
Hire a DJ
What’s a rave without a good DJ blasting out
the tunes? This is when you really need to do your research and hire someone
that not only has a good reputation but is well enough known to draw the crowds
as well. Get a contract signed with them as soon as you are able to and make
sure that you ask them what they require for the night. Show them around the
venue and where they will be set up and don’t be afraid to ask their advice of
lights and other aspects of the night. Most DJs will be only too happy to share
their opinions on what makes a rave a night to remember.
Insurance and Security
Make sure that your venue, DJ, and you as a
business all have the right licences to be able to host a rave like this. Know
the capacity of the venue and hire security to check IDs and bags before people
enter – as well as keeping an eye on the numbers. Having the correct insurance
is crucial. It’s unlikely that you’ll ever need to use it, but going without is
illegal and can get your rave shut down before it even starts. Everyone working
in the building needs to be fully briefed on health and safety and of course
there needs to be a few trained in first aid as well. Making sure that you are
hosting a well organised and safe event for both customers and staff should be
your first priority.
Promote
If you don’t get the word out in time, you’re
not going to have a paying crowd. Set up a website to tease interested
customers about your upcoming night and encourage them to sign up to your
mailing list. Once you have a list, these are the first people you’ll contact
when tickets for your event go on sale. Offer these early subscribers a
discount and word will soon spread about what you’re trying to do. Having good
graphics will also help your marketing to take off. When you have good
branding, you immediately gain a certain about of trust and respect from
potential customers, and it will show that you mean business and are serious
about putting on the best rave of the year.
Gone are the days of dingy dockside raves,
but a warehouse venue doesn’t need to be dismissed! It’s easy to bring back
that old school feel in a way that’s authentic, yet above board. This is a
market that has a lot of potential to it, all you need to do it get planning
and soon you’ll have a queue of people outside a warehouse door all looking to
be a part of your party.
In recent years, more and more new and exciting warehouse venues are being regenerated in cities up and down the country, particularly in London. Providing the perfect space for a wide range of events, including secret raves and parties, weddings, corporate events and more, regenerated warehouse spaces are now an integral part of London’s ever evolving entertainment scene. And, if you’re planning on hosting your next event at a London warehouse, you’ve certainly landed in the right place!
Offering a vast open-plan space, the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to exploring the types of events that you can host in London’s best warehouses. Events include the following: • Raves • Parties • Secret parties • Weddings • Birthdays • Corporate events • Product launches • Fashion shows • Christmas parties From contemporary blank canvases to industrial warehouse spaces with a unique vibe, the vast majority of warehouses have the capacity and adaptability to accommodate your chosen layout and décor.
Here are our top tips on how you can organise a warehouse rave to remember in London… • First and foremost, find your space • Source a DJ, band, or entertainment • Choose your food and drink options and source a suitable vendor • Make sure you are in tune with any local regulations • Find a security team • Develop your concept by choosing suitable décor and entertainment • Do you need a sponsor? • Shout about your event! With meticulous planning, your event is sure to be a success.
Before you start organising any type of event, you will need to finely tune your budget and make sure that you stick to it. After all, you don’t want to find yourself in a position where your event is a flop or certain elements are better than others, just because you haven’t managed your budget correctly! With this in mind, you need to itemise your budget and break down what each element of your warehouse event is going to cost you. Don’t be afraid to source free stuff too!
London is vibrant, exciting, cool, and one of the best places to party. With this in mind, it really does go without saying that London is a great place to host a warehouse event. Attracting the best DJs from around the world and home to the best venues and entertainment scene, there’s so many reasons why London town is on the map as the ultimate party destination.