Complete Guide to Empty Warehouse Rentals
An empty warehouse is a fantastically versatile venue. Not only is it perfect for a huge range of film and photo shoots—and doesn't it look spectacular from behind the lens—but this sort of flexible space can also be used to host birthday parties, dances, corporate events, and a whole lot more.
Best of all, you're spoiled for choice when searching for a warehouse space on the Giggster app. No matter whether you're searching for small warehouse spaces, industrial warehouses, storage space, or anything else, we've got countless options to help you realize a long list of possibilities.
Each space offers something memorable and unique, so keep reading to learn how to find budget-wise, empty warehouse spaces for your next event or production.
Why Choose Giggster for an Empty Warehouse Venue?
Warehouses might not be the first sort of location that springs to mind when you're searching for a filming or event venue to rent. But from a small warehouse space to a grand industrial venue, a converted event space to an abandoned and disused site, the sheer range of warehouses on offer makes it easy to get down to business.
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A creepy basement storage space is practically screaming out for inclusion in a horror film. Dimly lit and featuring exposed brick walls and industrial features, it really stands out on screen.
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Timber beams and floors, exposed brick walls, and abundant natural light—old loft storage facilities require a flexible shooting space or perhaps a unique setting for a private party.
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Maybe a derelict setting is where you'll find your perfect warehouse space. Think peeling paint, cracked concrete floors, a patina of dust, and plenty of open space to work with.
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Some empty warehouses have more of a polished look. While they're no longer used for their original purpose, the floorboards have been polished, the space has been cleaned, and everything has been freshened up to turn it into a charming event space.
Sensational Empty Warehouse Spaces Starting at Just £9/hour
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Exceptional Variety & Quality: With 2155 spectacular settings to choose from on the Giggster app, you have options aplenty when searching for empty warehouse spaces. From small warehouse settings to much more imposing structures, each venue has been carefully selected to offer something completely unique for your next event or project.
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Hassle-Free Booking: Giggster makes it easy to find and rent warehouse facilities. Use the Giggster app or web platform search filters to find property listings that suit your needs and budget, then connect with the property owners directly if you have any questions.
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24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: If your filming project doesn't go to plan, we offer the flexibility of free cancellations within 24 hours of confirming your booking—provided your booking is made at least 48 hours before the event.
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Platform Protections: Give yourself extra peace of mind when booking a warehouse space by adding optional liability, damage, and cancellation insurance protection.
The Best Events for an Empty Warehouse Space
The great thing about a warehouse is that it's such a wonderfully flexible space. Whether you're hosting a film shoot or birthday party, a wedding reception or a corporate event, the opportunities are plentiful.
- Film Shoot – Lights, Camera, Action. Empty warehouse spaces were once the site of a diverse range of real-world businesses, so they offer an authentic edge to any creative project.
- Music Video Shoot – Industrial Edge. Filming a music video for a song or artist that needs a bit of industrial grit and urban flavor? Look no further than warehouse properties like Industrial Warehouse Blackout Studio, Raw Concrete & Brick.
- Dance Party – Bust a Move. Transform your warehouse space into the site of a long, loud, and proud music event that'll rage on into the early hours of the morning. Hire a DJ or live band and let the rhythm take over.
- Product Launch – Ready for Lift-Off. Searching for a unique setting to launch your new and exciting product to potential customers? Where better than an empty warehouse space with plenty of industrial charm?
- Photo Shoot – Behind the Lens. Storage facilities, loading docks, high ceilings, exposed ductwork, graffiti—you name it, and empty warehouse spaces provide a host of unique backdrops for memorable photo shoots.
Essentials for an Empty Warehouse Space
What are the key features you need in an empty warehouse setting to make it the right fit for your event? Here are some key factors to add to your list of must-haves when leasing warehouses.
How about location and access? The perfect warehouse space for you will be conveniently located for you and all your guests to get to. It'll also provide easy access through loading docks for any furniture or equipment you need to add to the space.
What's the ambiance like? The right empty warehouse space will have the ideal ambiance and scale for the type of event you're hosting. A small warehouse space can have a very different vibe to a cavernous location, for example, so make sure you know exactly what sort of atmosphere you want to create.
Work with a helpful host. The best property owners are willing to work with you to create the sort of event you want to share with your guests or customers. Make sure you find a host who is responsive, helpful, and happy to accommodate special requests.
Pros and Cons of Events at Empty Warehouse Locations
There are plenty of benefits of warehouse spaces that could make them the perfect fit for your event or production, but also a few factors that may prompt you to consider other options.
Advantages
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From small warehouse spaces for family-run business operations to spacious warehouse facilities for major companies, these locations come in a variety of sizes.
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From warehouses that have been converted into dry hire event spaces to old buildings with an abandoned and neglected feel, there's a wide range of options to choose from.
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Warehouse spaces are suited to a huge range of events, from birthday parties and corporate events to film and photo shoots.
Disadvantages
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The best warehouse spaces are in high demand, so make sure you get in early to secure the space you want.
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When you rent an empty warehouse space, you'll need to allow room in your budget for all the furniture, decorations, and equipment that the venue doesn't have but that you need for your event.
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Some empty warehouse spaces can feel a little sterile or devoid of atmosphere, so not every venue will be the right fit for your event.
How to Plan an Empty Warehouse Event
The job of an event planner is rarely simple or straightforward, so use the steps below as a reminder to help you stay on top of key planning tasks and all the logistics of a big party.
Set Your Budget – Calculate how much money you want to spend on your occasion, and be realistic about costs when setting your limit.
Have a Plan – Visualize exactly how you want your event or shoot to go—what will the end product look like, and what sort of experience will you offer to guests? A step by step process means efficiency and less room for error.
Choose Your Perfect Warehouse Space – Compare warehouse spaces on the Giggster app. Whatever key features you're looking for in a venue—storage space, loading docks, easy access, climate control, high ceilings, on-site security, an extra-long lease, a convenient location, a private workspace, toilets and other amenities, or anything else—shop around to find the warehouse that offers everything you need.
Book Catering and Entertainment – Work with a catering company to create a custom event menu, and if you need any entertainment such as live music or party games, make the necessary bookings now.
Sort the Extras – If you need to hire extra staff to ensure a successful event, or furniture or decorations to make the space stylish as well as functional, now is the time to do so.
How to Save Money on an Empty Warehouse Rental
Even small private parties can grow into expensive occasions, so use the following tips to help avoid blowing your budget and protect your bank balance.
Create a detailed list of expenses.
Don't just throw out an umbrella figure as your maximum spending limit and then start planning your event; make a detailed list of all the costs you're expecting so that you can set a realistic budget.
Shop around for spaces.
Comparing a wide range of empty warehouse space options will not only help you find the venue that best suits your needs, but it'll also help you narrow down your choices to the most affordable spaces. Warehouse properties on the Giggster app start from as little as £9/hour.
Have money left over.
Allocate a small percentage of your budget to be used as an emergency fund—chances are that some sort of unexpected expense will arise during the planning process.
Plan Your Empty Warehouse Event with Giggster
Ready to start comparing the best small warehouse spaces and large industrial settings for your next event or creative project? Find exceptional empty warehouse spaces on the Giggster app today.
