Co-op Live

Co-op Live is a large-scale indoor venue in Manchester, capable of hosting up to 18,000 people in its main space, The Bowl. For events requiring a more contained setting, Vertu Place accommodates up to 2,500 standing, offering a distinct atmosphere within the same building. Alongside these principal spaces, the venue has a further four rooms, giving organisers meaningful options when planning multi-strand programmes or separate receptions. On-site facilities include AV equipment, a sound system, flatscreen display screens, high-speed internet, air conditioning, and breakout rooms. The interior has a modern feel, and the scale of the main space lends itself to productions where presence and volume genuinely matter. Velopark tram stop is a six-minute walk away, with Clayton Hall tram stop reachable in around sixteen minutes on foot. Manchester Airport is approximately a 27-minute drive. The Etihad Stadium sits six minutes away on foot, and Piccadilly Gardens is around twelve minutes by car.