FAC 251 The Factory
First Street, Manchester
A music venue in the former Factory Records building, connecting Manchester's legendary musical heritage to the present.
Founded
2010
Capacity
1,000
Hours
Thursday–Saturday from
Area
First Street
About FAC 251 The Factory
FAC 251 occupies the former offices and rehearsal space of Factory Records — the label that gave the world Joy Division, New Order, and the Haçienda — creating an extraordinary connection between Manchester's legendary musical past and its present. The venue's multiple spaces, spread across three floors of the historic building, host everything from live shows to club nights, with programming that reflects the city's broad musical identity. FAC 251 is as much a pilgrimage site as a functioning venue, attracting music tourists from around the world who want to stand in the rooms where Manchester's musical history was made.
History
The building on Princess Street was home to Factory Records from its 1970s founding through to the label's bankruptcy in 1992. FAC 251 opened in 2010, transforming the vacant building into an active music venue while carefully preserving its cultural heritage. The venue's name follows the Factory Records tradition of assigning catalogue numbers to everything, with FAC 251 being the original registration for the building.
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Venue Info
Opening Hours
Thursday–Saturday from 9 PM
Address
112-118 Princess St, Manchester M1 7EN