Hire Space
Vertu Place

Co-op Live

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  • From £10000
  • 2,500 Reception
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £10000
  • 2,500 Reception
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
UK's largest purpose-built arena offering 5 unique flexible spaces with world-class hospitality from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection and complete sustainability credentials.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Premium hospitality service
  • Zero waste to landfill sustainability
  • Wi-fi connectivity
  • Custom branding opportunities
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment
  • LED wall displays
  • Flexible capacity up to 2,500 standing
  • Professional lighting systems
  • Multiple catering stations

Vertu Place is the heartbeat of the arena, offering a unique setting for any type of event. Designed for awards and dinners, conferences and exhibitions, product launches and brand activations.

With a capacity to host up to 500 guests for conferences, or up to 2,500 standing guests for larger events, it's the ideal choice for both corporate and social gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

The Bowl venue hire starts at a minimum of £70,000 + VAT per day, with some quotes showing £100,000 + VAT per day depending on the event requirements. This is for the main arena space which accommodates larger events requiring significant capacity.

The Bowl is Co-op Live's main arena space used for events requiring large capacity, typically for groups of 1,000+ attendees. For events with 4,000 attendees, The Bowl would be the required space rather than smaller meeting rooms.

Yes, pricing varies by day of the week. Set-up days (typically Mondays) are charged at £30,000 + VAT, while live event days (Tuesday/Wednesday) are priced at £100,000 + VAT per day for The Bowl.

Conference catering includes arrival pastries, 3 servings of tea & coffee, and sandwich lunch at £30 per person + VAT. For drinks receptions, canapes (choice of 3) cost £17 per person + VAT, with 2-hour unlimited drinks packages at £33 per person + VAT.

Availability can be limited by confirmed concerts and other events. For example, specific dates like 4th October 2025 may be unavailable due to confirmed concerts, so early booking is essential for preferred dates.

Multi-day packages typically include a set-up day at £30,000 + VAT, followed by live event days at £100,000 + VAT each. The Bowl arena can accommodate both plenary sessions and expo areas within the same space.

Given The Bowl's minimum hire cost of £70,000-£100,000 + VAT per day, plus mandatory catering and additional services, total event budgets typically start around £100,000+ for single-day events. Smaller budgets like £2,500 would not be viable for Bowl events.

The Bowl features state-of-the-art AV capabilities including staging, multiple microphone options (lapel and handheld), large screens, projectors, and professional sound systems. Technical specifications can be customized based on event requirements, with in-house AV support available.

Yes, The Bowl can be configured to include both plenary conference areas and expo/exhibition space within the same venue hire. This allows for seamless integration of main sessions with vendor stalls and networking areas.

Business events are handled by the Business Development team including Rupinder Sander (Business Development Manager) at 07904300943 and Sean Spokes (Special Events Sales Executive) at 07907 707706. The venue is located at Co-op Live, 1 Sportcity Way, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3DL.

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.