The Platform at Escape To Freight Island
About this space
Step into the pinnacle of event spaces at Escape To Freight Island – The Platform. Positioned on the raised section of the Ticket Hall, The Platform is an expansive area designed to elevate your event experience. This versatile space hosts its own impressive stage and a massive main bar, making it the ideal venue for gala dinners, corporate parties, awards ceremonies, or any special occasion deserving of grandeur.
Equipped with full technical integrations, including a substantial LED screen, The Platform stands ready to transform into your dream event. The impressive stage, complemented by state-of-the-art lighting, offers unlimited possibilities for customization. From corporate conferences to vibrant disco atmospheres and atmospheric mood lighting, The Platform adapts seamlessly to your vision.
Occupying the raised section ensures that The Platform is the closest you can get to the entertainment hub of the venue, providing an immersive experience for both hosts and guests. The addition of a private dressing room accessible from the space adds an exclusive touch, allowing for seamless event coordination and privacy.
The Platform can host up to 500 people, making it an ideal choice for a variety of events, including entertainment shows, conferences, themed nights, and brand activations. Whether you're envisioning a sophisticated gala or a high-energy-themed event, The Platform at Escape To Freight Island offers a dynamic and versatile canvas for creating unforgettable moments.
Prices
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Prices start at £35 per person.
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
- No smoking in the building
- Additional fee will be charged for damages
About Escape To Freight Island
In the heart of the depot, Mayfield. Among the historical industrial architecture lies a cultural hub of food, drink & entertainment. multi-vendor, multifaceted & multidimensional: where people meet to form new memories & explore new possibilities.
With spaces available for 30 to 3000, Freight Island is the perfect venue for all events from intimate team meetings to large-scale conferences, celebrations, and product launches. We are only limited by our imaginations with versatile spaces that deliver the wow factor.
Boasting facilities that include multiple award-winning food and drink outlets, staging, full technical integrations, giant LED screens, indoor and outdoor options, entertainment, and a stunning industrial backdrop - Freight Island offers unlimited possibilities for events that are unrivaled in Manchester City Centre.
Benefiting from excellent transport links, Freight Island is easily accessible by car, train, tram, bus, and plane. In addition to rail links on the venue’s doorstep with Picadilly Station, less than 5 minutes walk away. It is less than half an hour’s drive from Manchester International Airport and well-connected to major roads linking Manchester with the North and South.
We look forward to the possibility of working together to make your next events an extraordinary success!
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