Next-gen entertainment venue Spider Box to debut at Manchester’s Printworks

Spider Box, a brand new social entertainment venue, is set to open its debut site at Printworks in Manchester this September.

The 8,000 sq ft venue will offer visitors live music, karaoke, and music quizzes, complemented by an in-house food and drink offering.

Central to the venue will be the performance area, which is set to feature live music from established and emerging artists from across the North West, live DJs and, in a UK first, a digital human DJ called Dex.

Visitors will also be able to compete on six racing simulators, allowing them to hit the track on world-famous racing circuits.

Spider Box becomes the latest addition to Printworks following the completion of a £27m investment programme earlier this year, which saw the introduction of Europe’s largest digital ceiling screen.

Rob Hetherington, CEO of Spider Entertainment, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing Spider Box Manchester to Printworks this September.  We have considered multiple locations across the UK for our first Spider Box venue, and we are delighted to be opening the first in Manchester, a city rich with music, culture and entertainment. We believe we have an immersive entertainment offering like no other, and guests can expect an unforgettable day or night with each visit.”

Ben Haller, director at scheme owner and asset manager DTZ Investors, added: “The choice of Printworks for Spider Box’s debut site is a further endorsement of the scheme’s leading reputation within the UK leisure industry. This follows our transformative digital refurbishment which now offers an unrivalled immersive environment for operators and consumers alike. We welcome Spider Box, who build on Printwork’s already strong mix of tenants who collectively offer an unmatched scale and range of uses within a single entertainment venue.”

Comprising 20 bars, restaurants and leisure experiences, and a Vue IMAX cinema, Printworks has seen a 15% jump in footfall in the first three months since it relaunched at the end of March this year, with daytime visitors a key element of the growth.

Metis Real Estate Advisors and Stärka acted for Printworks. Spider Box dealt direct.