Hire Space
The Bowl

Co-op Live

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  • From £70000
  • 18,000 Theatre
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £70000
  • 18,000 Theatre
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
The Bowl offers the UK's largest purpose-built arena experience where your event shares the same stage as global superstars.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • State-of-the-art AV technology
  • Zero waste to landfill sustainability
  • World-class hospitality from Rhubarb Collection
  • 23,500 capacity auditorium
  • In-bowl PA system
  • Professional rigging capabilities
  • Flexible draping options

The Bowl is the ultimate destination for your event, offering not just the largest and most unique space in the venue, but an experience that connects you to global superstars who have performed on the same stage. With its distinct features, The Bowl guarantees a seamless and unforgettable event.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Bowl can accommodate large-scale events with capacities mentioned ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 attendees. For events requiring 4,000 people, The Bowl is specifically recommended as the suitable space within the venue.

Yes, catering costs are separate and typically run £30 per person per day for conference catering including pastries, tea/coffee service, and sandwich lunch. AV equipment, staging, security, and other technical requirements will incur additional charges beyond the base venue hire.

The Bowl includes an in-bowl PA system and rigging capabilities as standard features. However, specific equipment like screens, projectors, microphones, and staging appear to be additional costs that need to be quoted separately based on your requirements.

Concert dates can block availability well in advance, as confirmed events take priority over private bookings. It's recommended to enquire as early as possible, especially for popular dates, as existing concert bookings will prevent private event access.

Multi-day events typically require a separate setup day at £30,000 + VAT for venue access to The Bowl and Vertu Place areas. This allows for technical setup, staging installation, and preparation before your main event days.

Yes, drinks receptions can be arranged with packages including unlimited house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks at £33 per person plus canapes at £17 per person for 2-hour packages. Catering spaces can accommodate exhibitor stalls and networking areas.

Events can start as early as 7:00 AM and run until late evening. However, specific timing restrictions and access hours for setup and breakdown are not detailed in standard quotes and would need to be confirmed based on your event requirements.

While The Bowl can accommodate smaller groups, the minimum venue hire cost of £70,000-£100,000 per day makes it primarily suitable for large-scale events. Smaller corporate events may find the cost prohibitive relative to their attendee numbers and budgets.

Vertu Place is available as an additional space and is included in setup day pricing. The venue offers foyer areas suitable for registration desks, exhibitor stalls, and networking spaces to complement your main Bowl event.

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.