WHAT'S ON AT CO-OP LIVE, MANCHESTER
What's On at Co-op Live, Manchester
Co-op Live Manchester opened in May 2024 and is the UK’s largest live entertainment venue. Boasting 23’500 seats plus standing spaces, it also has 32 bars, restaurants and 12 lounges. Located near The Etihad, it will host music, comedy, sports and world class artists.
The Co-op Live promises diverse entertainment from around the globe. Its innovative design includes a low ceiling and huge floor. It’s the UK’s most planet friendly arena, using 100% electric power, zero waste to landfill and will collect and reuse Manchester’s rain. It’s one of the most sustainable venues in Europe.
Co-op Live premiered with Manchester band Elbow. Many big names get announced each week and are planned to take centre stage, including Jason Manford, Charlie XCX, Paul McCartney and Cyndi Lauper. See what's on at Co-op Live Manchester with Manchester Theatres below and book tickets online.
Co-op Live Manchester opened in May 2024 and is the UK’s largest live entertainment venue. Boasting 23’500 seats plus standing spaces, it also has 32 bars, restaurants and 12 lounges. Located near The Etihad, it will host music, comedy, sports and world class artists.
The Co-op Live promises diverse entertainment from around the globe. Its innovative design includes a low ceiling and huge floor. It’s the UK’s most planet friendly arena, using 100% electric power, zero waste to landfill and will collect and reuse Manchester’s rain. It’s one of the most sustainable venues in Europe.
Co-op Live premiered with Manchester band Elbow. Many big names get announced each week and are planned to take centre stage, including Jason Manford, Charlie XCX, Paul McCartney and Cyndi Lauper. See what's on at Co-op Live Manchester with Manchester Theatres below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Co-op Live, Manchester
What's On at Co-op Live, Manchester
Busted vs McFly
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Pop rock legends Busted and McFly have announced a joint UK tour. Speaking of the tour, McFly threw down the gauntlet and commented: "Busted gate-crashed our show and challenged us to a VS tour next year. They're old men now, and we are gon...Hans Zimmer
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 2 December 2025
 The multiple Oscar and Grammy Award winner Hans Zimmer enters The Next Level - and brings Europe with him! The Next Level promises a completely new show featuring groundbreaking electronic soundscapes and a spectacular light production t...How to get to Co-op Live, Manchester
Co-op Live Frequently Asked Questions
1 Sports City Way, Etihad Campus Eastlands, Manchester, M11 3DU
Official car parks (named official parking off street parking) can be pre-booked per event. Click here to book or click here for further information.
Manchester Piccadilly is the closest Train Station with a 25 minute walk. or 10-minute tram direct to the Etihad Campus.
Trams stop at the Etihad Campus stop, located directly next to the venue. Trams run every 7.5 minutes from the city centre, and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
The capacity of the Co-op Live in Manchester is 23'500 seats plus standing. Click here for venue maps and more arena information.
Co-op Live tickets are mostly e-tickets so simply go into your Co-op Live app account to retrieve. For further help, please contact Co-op Live directly. Click here for more details.
If you would like to discuss your ticket in person at Co-op Live, their Fan Services Ticket Office is located outside on Level 1 opposite the canal. There are 2 Fan Services locations on Level 1 (opposite Block 112) and Level 3 (behind Block 323). For further information click here.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
Co-op Live do not list show-end times both for security reasons and due to the nature of live events as running times can vary. As a guide, the venue curfew for evening events is 11pm, unless otherwise stated.
Door times are published on each event page.
Please click here for more information regarding the Co-op Live accessibility information.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Co-op Live, please click here for more information.
If you have lost an item during a visit to the Co-op Live Manchester, click here and fill out their form with as much information as possible.
With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Co-op Live also have 32 food and drink concessions, including bars, premium restaurants, lounges, and club spaces within the venue.
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Co-op Live also have 32 food and drink concessions, including bars, premium restaurants, lounges, and club spaces within the venue.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Manchester
If you need the Co-op Live team for more help, click here.
Please note that ManchesterTheatres.com isn't the venue itself. We promote what's on at the Co-op Live and all other venues in Manchester and the local region. Feel free to contact us if you need more help though and we'll do our best to support you.
