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Co-op Live in Manchester is a music venue where you can get to see all your favourite artists. Just a short car ride from the city centre you’ll find the UK’s only music-first arena, Co-op Live in Manchester boasts the largest floor space of any indoor venue, a significantly lower ceiling, and tiered seating that brings fans closer to the artist.

Cutting edge visual technology, exceptional acoustics and innovative sound bowl design mean the best show possible whether standing or seated, in a space designed to welcome the biggest and most exciting global artists.

With a capacity of 23,500, its big yet intimate bowl brings fans closer to the artists. And with 32 bars and restaurants and 12 lounges, there’s something for everyone.

Co-op Live will be the UK’s most planet friendly arena including using 100% electric power, zero waste to landfill, and will collect and reuse Manchester’s rain.

Co-op Live will donate at least £1m a year to charity, supporting national and local good causes.

Check the website for opening times, as these vary throughout the year.

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Lisa Briscoe

2 weeks ago

We had the most amazing experience watching lady Gaga the other night in the galleries. There was a little wait to get into the building Which my friend reassured me that wasn't usually the case. The staff were welcome, yet security was paramount which was to be expected. They welcome us and shoulders to our table. We ordered food which was really good. The choice could be slightly more extensive. The show was spectacular and the view was excellent from the galleries.

Selvakumaran Subramaniam

in the last week

Went for a concert at co-op live..had a fantastic experience!! The audio quality and visual setup was mind blowing and fantastic. Three hours of concert was one of the best experiences!! The food and drinks were quite expensive as expected. A burger and dring cost me £25!!!

Anna

2 weeks ago

My first visit and found the venue to be very modern and convenient. There were plenty of bars and toilets, we were able to enter and leave fairly quickly. The show was fantastic. We walked back to the city centre as there was a lot of gridlock around the venue and large queues for the trams.

James Clifford

2 weeks ago

Attended to see Architects on 10/10/2025. Great new arena. It's nice how it's wider as opposed to longer meaning that basically anywhere you don't feel too far away from the stage. The sound was also really good as you would expect from a new arena. The merchandise and food areas were nice and clean and modern and there was plenty of space to walk around. My only comment would be the food offerings. There wasn't much variety in comparison to other arenas in the UK. It was basically pizza or fried chicken burgers. We also went to one of the coop stores within the arena (more like kiosks) and there were no mints or other things you might expect. I understand no gum of course. Security were helpful and seemed happy too!

Iain Thirlwell

a week ago

This was my first visit here and I saw Architects, Wage War and House of Protection it was brilliant the acoustics were great some of the best I've experienced in a long time. Food and drink were expensive but that's to be expected I suppose in a place like this but the one thing I think takes the piss is the parking £25 for venue parking is full on daylight robbery! No wonder it was only half full, Lower the parking to a more reasonable £15 and I bet you'll fill the car park