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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 The Bowl offering unmatched scale for major corporate events from £70k venue hire.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Multiple flexible spaces across 3 levels
  • Zero waste to landfill sustainability commitment
  • Professional event management team
  • The Bowl arena accommodates up to 20,000 attendees
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment with staging capabilities
  • In-house catering from Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Frequently asked questions

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

The Bowl is required for events with larger attendee numbers, specifically mentioned for events with 4,000 attendees. For smaller events under this threshold, other spaces within Co-op Live may be more suitable and cost-effective.

Conference catering is priced at £30 per person per day, including arrival pastries, 3 servings of tea & coffee, and sandwich lunch. For a 1,000-person event, this totals £30,000 per day before VAT.

Drinks packages cost £33 per person for 2 hours of unlimited house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks. Canapés are available at £17 per person for a choice of 3 options, totaling £50 per person for a complete drinks reception package.

Yes, setup days incur separate charges. For large events, setup day venue hire for The Bowl and Vertu Place costs £30,000 + VAT, typically scheduled on the Monday before a Tuesday-Wednesday event.

Co-op Live operates as a concert venue with confirmed shows that block certain dates. Specific dates may be unavailable due to existing concerts, so early enquiry is essential to secure preferred dates.

The venue offers in-house AV capabilities including screens, PA systems, microphones (lapel and handheld), and staging. Specific technical requirements and costs are quoted based on individual event needs and are not included in the base venue hire price.

Yes, pricing varies by day of the week. Setup days (typically Mondays) are charged at £30,000 + VAT, while event days (Tuesday-Wednesday) are charged at the full rate of £100,000 + VAT per day.

For a 1,000-person, 2-day conference with setup, venue hire totals £340,000 + VAT. This includes 3 days of venue hire (£260,000), catering for 2 days (£60,000), and one evening drinks reception (£50,000).

Events with budgets under £10,000 are typically not suitable for The Bowl space, as the minimum venue hire alone starts at £70,000 + VAT. Co-op Live may have other smaller spaces more appropriate for lower-budget events.

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.