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Co-op Live

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  • From £10000
  • 2,500 Reception
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
  • From £10000
  • 2,500 Reception
  • Etihad Campus Metrolink
Co-op Live's Pop-up space offers unmatched flexibility with state-of-the-art LED walls and professional lighting in the UK's largest purpose-built arena.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Bar facilities
  • Professional lighting system
  • Wi-fi connectivity
  • LED Wall
  • Flexible branding opportunities
  • Catering stations



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 Bowl arena space which accommodates larger events requiring significant capacity.

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

While The Bowl has minimum hire costs of £70,000-£100,000+ VAT per day, Co-op Live has 5 unique flexible spaces across 3 levels accommodating 50-20,000 attendees. Specific pricing for smaller spaces like the Pop-up space is not detailed in available information.

Conference catering includes arrival pastries, 3 servings of tea & coffee, and sandwich lunch at £30 per person per day. For evening events, canapés (choice of 3) cost £17 per person and 2-hour drinks packages with unlimited house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks cost £33 per person.

Co-op Live features state-of-the-art AV equipment and exceptional acoustics as standard. Specific technical requirements like screens, PA systems, lapel microphones, staging, and projectors are available, though exact costs and inclusion details vary by space and event requirements.

Concert dates can block availability well in advance, as shown by confirmed concerts preventing bookings for specific dates. The venue requires detailed event briefs including dates, numbers, layout requirements, AV needs, and catering specifications to provide accurate quotes.

Yes, setup days incur additional charges. For large events in The Bowl, setup day venue hire costs £30,000 + VAT, which is separate from the main event day hire of £70,000-£100,000+ VAT per day.

Co-op Live operates with zero waste to landfill, uses 100% green electricity, and has over 6,000 solar panels installed. Sustainability is core to their operations, making it suitable for organizations with environmental commitments.

The venue can accommodate accessibility requirements including wheelchair access to stages and general venue areas. Catering can accommodate various dietary requirements, though specific accessibility features and dietary options should be confirmed during the booking process.

The venue can accommodate merchandise sales in foyer areas and exhibition stalls for conferences. Space for approximately 12 tabletop stalls with pop-up banners is available in catering areas to maximize footfall during networking sessions.




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.