Hideaway

Co-op Live

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  • From £5000
  • 200 Standing
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £5000
  • 200 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.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Zero waste to landfill sustainability commitment
  • 6,000+ solar panels powering green electricity
  • Professional event management team
  • The Bowl arena accommodates up to 20,000 attendees
  • State-of-the-art AV systems with staging capabilities
  • Multiple flexible spaces across 3 levels
  • World-class hospitality from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Hideaway combines luxurious surroundings within a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for taking your event from day to night. Whether it is a breakfast seminar for 50 guests or an evening drinks reception for 150+ guests. It has the added touch of various seating options, plug and play screens and booths that can be used for additional breakouts.




Frequently asked questions

The Bowl venue hire starts at £70,000 + VAT per day, with some quotes showing £100,000 + VAT per day depending on the event requirements. This is the base venue hire cost before any additional services, catering, or equipment.

The Bowl is designed for large-scale events requiring significant capacity, typically accommodating events with thousands of attendees. Based on enquiries handled, it's suitable for corporate conferences (1,000+ attendees), concerts, award ceremonies, and major corporate events requiring arena-scale facilities.

While The Bowl is the main large-scale space mentioned in correspondence, events requiring smaller capacities may need to explore other spaces within the venue. For events with hundreds rather than thousands of attendees, you should specifically enquire about alternative spaces that may be more cost-effective than The Bowl.

Conference catering including arrival pastries, 3 tea/coffee servings, and sandwich lunch costs £30 per person per day. For drinks receptions, expect £17 per person for 3 canapé choices and £33 per person for 2-hour unlimited drinks packages including house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks.

Yes, there is a separate setup day charge of £30,000 + VAT for access to The Bowl and associated spaces on the day before your event. This allows time for technical setup, staging, and preparation without impacting your main event day.

The Bowl offers in-house AV capabilities including staging, multiple microphone options (lapel and handheld), large screens, projectors, and professional sound systems. The venue is designed with state-of-the-art AV and exceptional acoustics, though specific technical requirements should be discussed during booking.

Co-op Live operates as a concert venue with confirmed shows that block certain dates entirely. You should enquire well in advance as popular dates may be unavailable due to scheduled concerts, and there's no flexibility to move around existing entertainment bookings.

For a 2-day conference with 1,000 attendees, expect total costs around £340,000 + VAT including venue hire (£200,000), catering (£60,000), drinks reception (£50,000), and setup day (£30,000). This represents approximately £170 per person per day for a comprehensive package.

Specific operating hours aren't detailed in available information, though events have been quoted starting as early as 07:00 and running until 23:59. Access timing, load-in schedules, and any curfew restrictions should be confirmed during the booking process as these may vary by event type.

Beyond the base venue hire, budget for mandatory setup day charges, catering packages, drinks packages if required, and any specialized AV or staging requirements. The venue works with Rhubarb Hospitality Collection for catering services, and all prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which adds 20% to all costs.




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.