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 hosts music, comedy, sports and world class artists.
The Co-op Live offers 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, with upcoming events including Jason Derulo, Florence & The Machine, Rick Astley, James, Andre Rieu, Westlife, and Hits Radio Live. 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 hosts music, comedy, sports and world class artists.
The Co-op Live offers 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, with upcoming events including Jason Derulo, Florence & The Machine, Rick Astley, James, Andre Rieu, Westlife, and Hits Radio Live. 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
MOBO Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...Moses Itauma v Jermaine Franklin
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
Moses Itauma headlines against Jermaine Franklin in Manchester. Frank Warren celebrates 45 years as a promoter by bringing you this incredible card in January ...5 Seconds of Summer
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 4 April 2026
The chart-topping Aussie band 5 Seconds Of Summer (aka 5SOS) have earned a reputation for bringing punk energy to a pop-esque sound, while also weaving in elements of R&B, electronica and dance in their music. They've been recognised with n...The Prodigy
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstars...Rick Astley
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
 Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...James
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...Louis Tomlinson
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Following the international success of his 2020 debut album, Walls, which has sold over 1.2 million copies, Doncaster's Louis Tomlinson continues to take his artistry to new heights with a collection of songs designed for the live environm...Olivia Dean
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Alex Warren
Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 27 April - Monday 4 May 2026
One of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, Californian singer-songwriter and comedic video creator Alex Warren is known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor. From being ...NE-YO + Akon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 1 - Wednesday 6 May 2026
American R&B star Ne-Yo shakes up the generic club based R&B to create something truly different with elements of Europop, synth-pop and hip hop soul. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit "Let Me Love...Tame Impala
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 8 May 2026
Kevin Parker's Australain Psychedelic pop rock project Tame Impala is back with more wickedly potent club-psych explorations and some of his most direct, brain-wormy songwriting to date. His Platinum-selling hits in the UK include "The L...Fabio Wardley v Daniel Dubois
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 9 May 2026
Power meets power when Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley defends his WBO World Heavyweight Championship against South London's Daniel Dubois. ...Doja Cat
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
The "Queen of Pop-Rap", GRAMMY Award-winning L.A. rapper and global superstar Doja Cat is best known for the UK no.1 single and International chart topper "Paint the Town Red". With over 65 million records sold worldwide, her Platinum-sell...Madison Beer
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 31 May 2026
 New York pop star Madison Beer has enjoyed unprecedented success as an independent artist following her viral rise from a YouTube discovery by Justin Bieber. With a sleek pop sound heavily influenced by Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, and M...Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 June 2026
From the No.1 selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand™, comes the return of the Hot Wheels Stunt Show, due to popular demand. Experience high speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are b...
Netball Super League Grand Final
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 20 June 2026
After welcoming record-breaking crowds in 2025, the Soft & Gentle Grand Final is coming to the Co-op Live, Manchester on Saturday 20 June, making history as the first sporting final to be staged at the UK's largest arena. The top two teams ...Kaytranada
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Haitian-Canadian music producer, rapper, singer and DJ Louis Celestin (aka Kaytradamus) has won two Grammy Awards including Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is best known for the singles "Girl" (with The Internet), "Intimidated" (featurin...Robyn
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 27 June 2026
One of contemporary music's most influential artists, Sweden's chart-topping dance pop princess returns. From deeply playful pop songs to euphoric club music meditations, she has scored UK hits with "Dancing On My Own", "Show Me Love", "...Kings of Leon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut,...Def Leppard
Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 6 July 2026
 Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping int...Joji
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 16 August 2026
Japanese pop star Joji brings his promising immersive production to Europe with a powerhouse setlist packed with era-defining songs like the UK Platinum-selling hit Glimpse of Us, Yeah Right, and Slow Dancing in the Dark. Born to a Japanese...The Neighbourhood
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 1 September 2026
The critically acclaimed LA based alternative rock band The Neighbourhood's 2013 debut album, "I Love You", with its four times platinum hit single "Sweater Weather" catapulted the band to the top of the pop and alternative charts. "Sweater...ASAP Rocky
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and fashion icon A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, has taken the world by storm since his emergence in 2011. The New York rapper and partner to Rihanna has continued to dominate the music industry b...Evanescence
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 10 September 2026
Since bursting on to the scene in 2003 with their UK chart-topping hit "Bring Me to Life", Little Rock, Arkansas, gothic metal act Evanescence have gone on to be one of the world's selling rock acts with over 30 million sales worldwide. The...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 11 September 2026
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...Spiritbox
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The Canadian metal outfit fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante showcase the fluidity that is inherent in heavy music, ranging from atmospheric to industrial, reaching UK no.19 with their dubut album in 2021. ...The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New DimensionPowerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. This is the music of two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. In 2024, his successful show The World of Hans Zimmer will receive a n...Professor Brian Cox
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
 The pop idol turned science idol, Professor Brian Cox is a British physicist and professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester. Born in Oldham, he was the keyboard player in Manchester bands D:Ream and Dare, but he is bes...The Pussycat Dolls
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
 More than just an all-American girl group in fish-net stockings, Pussycat Dolls are a sisterhood. Blending vocal prowess with racy dance moves, they've achieved eight UK top 10 singles, sold more than 55 million records worldwide and twi...Brandi Carlile
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11 times Grammy Award, 2 time EMMY-winning singer/songwriter, and a #1 New York Times Bestselling author. Throughout her acclaimed career, the Washington State country an...
Westlife
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 October 2026
 The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026. The Irish pop kings will deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global c...J Cole
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October - Sunday 29 November 2026
North Carolina rapper Jermaine Cole is best known in the UK for his multi-Platinum selling hits "No Role Modelz", "Wet Dreamz", "Middle Child", "Work Out", "She Knows" and collaborations "A Lot" (with 21 Savage), "The London" (with You...Papa Roach
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling Californian leaders in Alternative Hard Rock music, Papa Roach are perhaps best known for their breakthrough single, "Last Resort", which is considered to have defined the "nu metal" genre, mixing rap a...Myles Smith
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith began posting cover versions of songs on TikTok in August 2020. His acoustic cover of The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather" went viral in 2022, leading to its full release in February 2023. He gained sig...Enter Shikari
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
The precocious St. Albans Trance-Metal tykes deliver a genre-bending mashup which has made them the masters of their trade, scoring multiple UK Top 5 albums and winning the most prestigious music awards over their extensive career. The pos...Hits Radio Live
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
 Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! The 2025 show will see a huge ni...Placebo
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
 Formed in London by androgynous American-Belgian vocalist Brian Molko and Swedish-Luxembourgish bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal, influential rock outift Placebo were darlings of David Bowie, Michael Stipe and others. While the duo had bo...UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
In memory of Astro, UB40 ft Ali Campbell are performing an incredibly special Open Air concert this summer - and YOU can be a part of it! Bringing with them a plethora of hits such as "Red Red Wine", "Kingston Town" and "Homely Girl", th...
The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring - Manchester Evening
The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring - Manchester Matinee
Jack Whitehall
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 9 January 2027
 After far too long behaving himself, international comedy superstar Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new national arena tour, Bad Influence. Fresh from starring in Prime Video's Malice and stepping into the spotlig...RUSH
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 March 2027
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Canadian rock legends Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee celebrate their iconic catalogue while honouring late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. With UK hits including "The Spirit of Radio", "Tom Sawyer", "Closer...
John Bishop
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Comedian, TV presenter and actor John Bishop took a less travelled route into show business. Born and raised in Liverpool, after growing up in Runcorn and Winsford, the younger Bishop was a semi-professional footballer for Southport and Hyd...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.
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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.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Co-op Live, Manchester
