Hire Space
Bentley Record Room

Co-op Live

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  • From £5000
  • 100 Standing
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £5000
  • 100 Standing
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
The UK's largest purpose-built arena with unmatched capacity and state-of-the-art facilities for events from 50 to 20,000 attendees.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Zero waste to landfill sustainability commitment
  • 6,000+ solar panels providing green electricity
  • Professional event management team
  • Etihad Campus location with excellent transport links
  • The Bowl arena accommodates up to 20,000 attendees
  • State-of-the-art AV systems with staging capabilities
  • Multiple flexible spaces across 3 levels
  • In-house catering from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

The Bentley Record Room is a luxurious event space that merges the elegance of Bentley Motors with the lively atmosphere of Co-op Live. Ideal for high-end corporate events, Christmas parties, private parties & birthday celebrations & intimate drinks receptions or dinners. Designed like a sophisticated speakeasy, it provides an unforgettable setting for memorable gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

The Bowl venue hire starts at £70,000 + VAT per day, with some quotes showing £100,000 per day minimum. This is for the main arena space that can accommodate large events with thousands of attendees.

The Bowl is designed for large-scale events requiring significant capacity, typically handling events with 1,000-4,000+ attendees. It's suitable for conferences, corporate events, concerts, and award ceremonies that need arena-scale space.

Based on the venue's responses, events with smaller numbers (under 1,000 people) would need to use The Bowl, which has the same minimum £70,000-£100,000 daily hire cost regardless of actual attendance numbers. No alternative smaller spaces are mentioned for corporate events.

Conference catering is priced at £30 per person per day, including arrival pastries, three servings of tea and coffee, and sandwich lunch. For a drinks reception, expect £50 per person including choice of three canapés and two hours of unlimited house drinks.

Yes, there is a separate setup day charge of £30,000 + VAT for access to The Bowl and Vertu Place areas. This is typically charged for the day before your main event for equipment setup and preparation.

Availability can be limited by confirmed concerts and other major events. The venue may decline bookings if concert dates conflict with your requested dates, so early booking is essential for securing your preferred dates.

The venue offers in-house AV capabilities including staging, multiple microphone options (lapel and handheld), screens, projectors, and sound systems. Specific technical requirements and costs for AV equipment are quoted based on individual event needs.

Yes, The Bowl can accommodate exhibitions with vendor stalls as part of conference packages. The space can be configured for both plenary sessions and expo areas, with quotes showing this combined usage for large-scale events.

Co-op Live is located at 1 Sportcity Way, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3DL. The venue emphasizes accessibility features and can accommodate wheelchair access for both attendees and stage areas.

Yes, events with budgets significantly below the minimum venue hire costs are typically declined. For example, a £2,500 budget for a 4,000-person event was deemed insufficient, as The Bowl's minimum daily hire alone starts at £70,000-£100,000 + VAT.

More about Co-op Live

Co-op Live is more than the UK's largest purpose-built arena - it's Manchester's premium destination for unforgettable events. With 5 unique, flexible spaces across 3 levels, we cater to everything from private dinners & brand activations to conferences & large-scale celebrations from 50 - 20k attendees. Designed with state-of-the-art AV, exceptional acoustics & powered by world-class hospitality from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, every event is elevated with premium service & atmosphere. Sustainability is at our core, with zero waste to landfill, 100% green electricity & 6k+ solar panels.