To make your life easier, we have pulled together the ultimate guide of ‘everything you need to know’ when attending events at Co-op Live. From getting to and from the venue, to where to stay and eat nearby, to what other things you can get stuck into across the city.

Co-op Live: Setting a New Standard for the City's Entertainment 

Manchester’s newest music venue and the UK’s biggest indoor arena (23.5k Capacity), Co-op Live has finally opened its doors. Going forward it will be one of Manchester’s main music venues, with the likes of Charli XCX playing this Autumn and Billie Eilish playing in 2025!

Catching a gig at Co-op Live?

JLS 15 Nov 2025 -

JLS

This autumn will see arenas across the UK and Ireland come alive with the sound of music as JLS…

Five 18 Nov 2025 -

Five

The hugely successful British boy band Five hit the road again. Through the late '90s and early…

Bad Omens 28 Nov 2025 -

Bad Omens

Bad Omens are a Los Angeles metalcore band who traffic in punishing breakdowns and anthemic choruses…

Hans Zimmer Live 2025 02 Dec 2025 -

Hans Zimmer Live 2025

Hans Zimmer enters The Next Level – and brings Europe with him! The multiple Oscar® and…

Mumford & Sons 03 Dec 2025 -

Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons are coming to Co-op Live as part of a huge tour of UK/Ireland + Europe later this…

Sabaton 05 Dec 2025 -

Sabaton

Heavy metallers, SABATON, are conquering 20 European cities in 2025 with a groundbreaking tour that…

Jamiroquai 06 Dec 2025 -

Jamiroquai

After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai have announced a 14-date arena tour for…

D-Block Europe 09 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

D-Block Europe

UK Rap legends D-Block Europe are coming to Manchester! New date added on 10 December.

Stereophonics 12 Dec 2025 -

Stereophonics

Welsh four-piece rock band The Stereophonics achieved chart success for the first time in 1996 with…

RNB Xmas Ball 2025 14 Dec 2025 -

RNB Xmas Ball 2025

The heavyweight lineup for the RnB Xmas Ball has just dropped with a feast of RnB superstars who…

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite and Collision 17 Dec 2025 -

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite and Collision

For the first time ever, AEW Dynamite is storming into Co-op Live! The squared circle comes alive as…

Biffy Clyro 17 Jan 2026 -

Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro are a mainstream rock band which formed in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1995 as an…

All Time Low 23 Jan 2026 -

All Time Low

Multi-platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low - Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack…

Deftones 14 Feb 2026 -

Deftones

One of the most influential alternative metal bands of the last three decades is coming to…

Raye 17 Feb 2026 -

Raye

RAYE has today announced THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC — a massive 40-date headline tour…

Florence + the Machine 20 Feb 2026 -

Florence + the Machine

After needing lifesaving surgery on the Dance Fever Tour, Florence’s recovery took her down the path…

James Arthur 21 Feb 2026 -

James Arthur

Known for his warm brand of R&B-inflected pop, James Arthur initially rose to fame as the victor…

Brit Awards 28 Feb 2026 -

Brit Awards

The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time For the first time in its…

Laufey 04 Mar 2026 -

Laufey

Singer-songwriter, Laufey, brings her mystical mixture of modern jazz + bedroom pop.

MGK 17 Mar 2026 -

MGK

Multi-platinum selling artist mgk announces his highly anticipated 2025 global tour, The Lost…

Gorillaz 21 Mar 2026 -

Gorillaz

The Mountain Tour which will visit arenas across the UK and Ireland in Spring 2026, with support…

30th MOBO Awards 26 Mar 2026 -

30th MOBO Awards

For close to 30 years, the MOBO Awards has remained a significant cultural event in the British…

5 Seconds of Summer 04 Apr 2026 -

5 Seconds of Summer

The chart-topping Aussie band 5 Seconds Of Summer (aka 5SOS) was formed with the ambition of…

The Prodigy 16 Apr 2026 -

The Prodigy

One of the most successful electronic groups of all time, The Prodigy, was formed in 1990, they’ve…

Louis Tomlinson 24 Apr 2026 -

Louis Tomlinson

One-fifth of one of the biggest boybands in history and chart-topping solo artist Raised in South…

Alex Warren Little Orphan Alex Tour 27 Apr 2026 -

Alex Warren Little Orphan Alex Tour

Today, chart-topping singer-songwriter Alex Warren announced new European & UK dates for…

Tame Impala 08 May 2026 -

Tame Impala

Tame Impala is Kevin Parker - the almost legendary messianic figure and creative soul who has…

Doja Cat 23 May 2026 -

Doja Cat

GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Doja Cat has announced new dates for 2026 across Latin…

Def Leppard and Whitesnake 06 Jul 2026 -

Def Leppard and Whitesnake

2018 will see Def Leppard perform their Hysteria album in full, in addition to other hits, across UK…

André Rieu 11 Sep 2026 -

André Rieu

André Rieu, world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, will be bringing his brand new show…

The World of Hans Zimmer 07 Oct 2026 -

The World of Hans Zimmer

Captivating, overwhelming and fantastically cinematic, The World of Hans Zimmer is a top-class show…

Professor Brian Cox 09 Oct 2026 -

Professor Brian Cox

After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across…

Westlife 23 Oct 2026 -

Westlife

Globally renowned pop group Westlife have unveiled an appearance at Co-op Live on their UK leg of…

Co-op Live are also offering a wide range of premium experiences to get stuck into so why not make it extra special and see what's on offer? Including access to the AMP Club, Gallery Suite, Private Suite, and The Bentley Record Room, plus so much more! 

Click here to find out more.  

Where is Co-op Live? 

For those unfamiliar with the location of Co-op Live, it is located East of the city over by Etihad Stadium and right next to Etihad Campus tram stop, a short journey from the city centre on the Ashton-Eccles Metrolink Line.  

Getting Here:

There are several ways you can get to the venue:

  • Tram – Ashton-Eccles Metrolink Line 
  • Bus – 53, 216, 230
  • Train – Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales  
  • Car – Limited parking spaces
  • On foot – From Piccadilly it takes around 25 minutes

For more departure times, journey planning, tickets and travel information click here 

Tram Information

Frequent trams run on the Ashton-Eccles line to the Etihad Campus stop, located directly next to the venue. Trams run every 6 minutes from the city centre, and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

You can access the Ashton-Eccles Metrolink Line via: 

  • Deansgate – Castlefield 
  • St. Peter’s Square 
  • Piccadilly Gardens 
  • Piccadilly Station 
  • New Islington 

Plan your journey via Metrolink

Co-op Live also offer their own 'Getting Here' information 

Getting home: 

It is advised to plan return travel in advance of arriving at Co-op Live and to take into consideration operating hours across public transport links.  

Tram 

Other modes of transport 

The ‘CityLink’ walking route

Plans are still underway to implement interactive lighting installations, busking spots for local talent and pop-up food and drink stalls. This is to offer a safe, well-lit alternative to getting home. With the venue only being a 25-minute walk from Piccadilly it's a great incentive for groups to walk back together. 

And the CityLink walking route will remain staffed up until 00:00 following all main performances at Co-op Live.

Where to stay: 

For those wanting to experience the most of the city and stay central, Ancoats and Piccadilly would be your best options.  

Ancoats has become a lively, vibrant neighbourhood full of trendy bars and restaurants. A hidden gem worth visiting, especially if you are visiting for the first time! 

Additionally, Piccadilly is one of Manchester’s key central points, and allows you to access any destination, venue, or attraction within minutes.

Accommodation:

Sometimes it can be stressful looking for accommodation or you just might not know where to start...

Below we have pulled together a list of hotels that are close to or near transport links to the venue.

Hotels near to Co-op Live:

Motel One

There are three Motel One Hotels across the city – Royal Exchange, St. Peter’s Square and…

For more information head to our ‘Where to Stay’ page. 

Eating at Co-op Live

Co-op Live will be sourcing all local produce with 32 bars and restaurants inside the venue. You are expected to be spoilt for choice!

Our top picks

Diecast

Diecast is a new creative neighbourhood from the team behind Ramona and The Firehouse. The 5,000…

Ramona

Pizza from Detroit by the slice. Margaritas by the Litre. What else could you want from a venue? The…

Printworks

Printworks is a buzzing, entertainment and leisure complex located in the heart of Manchester City…

Dishoom

Dishoom pays loving homage to the Irani cafés and food of all Bombay. Open for breakfast, lunch…

Maray

Maray, nestled in Lincoln Square, City Centre, draws inspiration from the vibrant arrondissement of…

Sexy Fish

In the heart of Manchester, Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar specializing in…

Making a weekend of it?

Why not explore some of the city's main attractions while you are over.

Here are our top picks:

HOME

With five cinema screens, two theatres and an art gallery, HOME is an open and social space for the…

We hope you find this helpful, enjoy your trip and make sure to tag #VisitManchester on socials for a chance to feature!