Mayfield / Piccadilly · Large

Freight Island

Q: What genres does Freight Island book?

Freight Island books Pop, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Freight Island?

Freight Island has a standing capacity of approximately 2000 (350 seated), classed as a large venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.

Piccadilly food and entertainment destination.

Venue at a glance Freight Island · Manchester

~2000

Capacity

standinglarge

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Pop

Books

originals+1 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Freight Island — Quick Facts

Piccadilly food and entertainment destination.

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The Details

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Capacity~2000 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageYes

OriginalsYes

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Where

Freight Island 11 Baring St
Mayfield / Piccadilly
Manchester M1 2PZ

Genres

Pop Tribute Act

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About Freight Island

Freight Island is a grassroots music venue in Mayfield / Piccadilly, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 2000. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Freight Island books Pop, Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

Escape to Freight Island is a sprawling food, drink and entertainment complex in Depot Mayfield, just behind Manchester Piccadilly station. Spread across six distinctive areas with a combined capacity of up to 2,000, it pairs street-food vendors and bars with a packed events programme. Key spaces include The Outside (up to 1,000 standing, with its own bar, DJ box and stage for live music and day-to-night parties), a 700-capacity warehouse Sports Bar, The Platform (350 seated / 900 standing) and the Ticket Hall, which carries a full stage, big bars, a giant LED screen and full technical integration. Programming leans into DJ sets, pop and electronic live shows, with the same team now also running Freight Brixton in London.

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11 Baring St, Mayfield / Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2PZ

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What equipment does Freight Island provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.

What genres does Freight Island book?

Freight Island books Pop, Tribute Act. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Freight Island?

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What is the capacity of Freight Island?

Freight Island has a standing capacity of approximately 2000 (350 seated), classed as a large venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.

Does Freight Island have open mic nights?

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Where is Freight Island?

11 Baring St, Mayfield / Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2PZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Freight Island?

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