Co-op Live  Omdömen 

We went to see the gorillaz last night who were awesome what let this experience down was the backstage ticket experience. We paid extra for a special experience as we were celebrating a big family birthday our plan was to arrive early and stay for the after party in the backstage space, this was cut dramatically short as apparently the backstage area had run out of water!! We all got kicked out at 11.30 instead of 1am and it felt like we were being ushered out by the angry mob, from the moment we were told we had to leave they gave us minutes to finish our drinks and did not even let the DJ finish playing his song!!! Very dramatic !!! We also had to buy canned water as there was no tap water available to drink, you think as a gesture the would have handed out free water after a gig it is not like they don’t make any money from the already inflated £9.50 a pint drink you have brought! Thanks Co-Op you let yourself down there….maybe you should be more like your advert says…what is it, owned by you, right by you!!! Not sure about that one!

The Gorillaz were great. However, being hurded round like cattle, in particular when coming out having routes planed previously open, now blocked by snearing staff. Horrible venue.

Actually "experiencing" the Gorillaz Mountain Tour Experience at the Coop Live while I write this. What a massive rip off. Some cheap merch, the customisation stations are do it yourself sticky tape and badges, the non crowded merch shopping has a queue and all to get in early for a £13 burger and £9 pint, nobody tells you what is happening....oh what luxury 🙄....don't bother 🤷🏽

Been to watch WuTang Clan at the Co-op and I’ve never experienced such bad sound quality. Could barely make out the songs. For such a new venue this is very disappointing and we’ll be requesting a refund.

Brilliant venue! Been to multiple events and shows at the Co op live and have never been disappointed. The staff & security are so attentive and the organisation of every event has been outstanding. The AO arena in Manchester should take some tips from this place !!!

I bought some Greek-style salad cheese this morning since they didn’t have any real feta. I planned to use it for dinner, but it turned out to be mouldy.

awful place, getting to and away is a nightmare,
we attended on an evening when the football was on,
tried to get a tram back to Manchester, impossible,
so happy it wasn't raining, how can there be so few trams and lines or parking or anyway to get too and from for a concert arena and football stadium,
must be a nightmare for the football supporters doing it every week, ruined what should have been a good night

I visited the Co-op live arena for the young voices concert recently, what a nightmare! We were never informed about having to pre-book for parking cars, there is inadequate parking spaces available, some of the carpark isn't even tarmacked! I parked in the Asda carpark over the road and got £100 fine but had no choice because there isn't enough parking available at the Co-op Live arena! It took an hour for us to collect our children afterwards, my other kids were soaked in the rain waiting for my son who took part. On top of that, I got defrauded as someone tried to purchase something from A.O.Com on my card, I'm not from Manchester and the only place my card details could have been copied was the Co-op live arena? I'll never visit this arena again, why put on gigs with inadequate parking facilities??!

We recently went to see Florence + the Machine and had the most incredible evening at Co-op Live. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the experience felt truly special.

We upgraded to the Cîroc Lounge, and it was worth every penny. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The host at the entrance greeted us warmly, remembered our names while we were relaxing in the lounge, and even came over to check that everything was perfect. That personal touch made such a difference.

The waiters were equally fantastic — attentive, approachable, and always happy to chat with a smile. The whole atmosphere felt relaxed yet premium, and we genuinely felt looked after throughout the evening.

I would highly recommend anyone visiting the arena to upgrade to the Cîroc Lounge for a first-class experience with outstanding service. It truly made an amazing night even more memorable.

Went to see Raye ( who was fantastic!) the venue looked quite impressive inside and toilet queues were moving quickly despite the large crowds. Drink prices were horrendous so I opted for a free plastic glass and used the water fountains for free which was a nice touch. Its a shame that the end of the night ruined the experience as we sat in the car park ( which cost £25) not moving for an hour as Marshalls did nothing to sort the chaos and people got more and more frustrated and angry. Everyone was complaining, we didn't get home until after 1am and I will never go to an event there again purely due to travel issues.

Terrible place. Queues to get in are ridiculous. Totally spoils the occasion. Plus, this bad management works against them cos we could all be onside speding money!

Don’t take umbrellas! Richard head security team take them off you. Then leave them in a pile outside the venue meaning the skip rats that want a free brolly can help themselves I think it’s disgusting that you treat paying customers property so poorly. Ought to be made to pay for replacements.

I went to Young Voices. The signage to the car park was poor leaving you wondering if the extensive queue you were sitting in would actually take you to the right place. £25 to park on a gravel, open car park is a rip off. No-one checked we'd paid for parking so anyone could have got in. Went to entrance with 45 mins left to get in. Told couldn't enter there as there was an incident. Sent to next entrance and waited. And waited. And waited. Event started. Told we could go in, got to front and told we couldn't go in with our tickets and had to return to the first entrance. Absolute shambolic organisation. The staff were shouting out instructions to people that most couldn't hear. There was one staff member with a loudhailer but didn't use it. So many people told the wrong thing. I believe there had also been an issue with ticket scanners. The staff had no idea how to deal with the situation and I have zero confidence that they could actually deal with an emergency situation. Most of the toilets were shut, hardly anywhere to get a drink or something to eat but we were so late in already we were rushing to not miss any more. Missed over half an hour of the show and my 8 year old thought I wasn't coming or might have been in an accident. She'd been looking for me before their show started and was so upset. Seats were uncomfortable. Will be avoiding this venue in future.

First time visiting! Absolutely never again. Came for the young voices concert, was queuing outside for 1 hour 30 mins, to be told that ticket scanners are not working and to go to a different section, at this point the show had started 40 minutes ago. Security staff screaming at visitors, offensive language used, no security check - could of walked in with anything!! Have we forgotten what happened in manchester??? I will not be going here again or letting my child take part in an event here, very worrying!!

Embarrassing! Went there tonight for my child's event.
Travel to the place is terrible, parking is terrible, bars and food shut after 30-60 minutes of opening time and event was 30 minutes late, so couldn't get drinks or food for anyone including young child.
Then people sat in our seat which staff didn't want to move avoiding confrontation. Ruined the whole event for us unfortunately
Can be very loud so maybe take ear protection for young ones.

I paid £95 to attend an event in early December. The view of the stage/ digital screens was obstructed by temporary curtains, which the venue have confirmed should not have been there. The seat was at the back of the arena, so without sight of the screens I could see nothing - it was pointless me being there. Reasonable and polite requests for a refund from the Co-op are being ignored.

The reviews satit all. Booked a back stage pass for sabaton the show looked amazing but the sound has a long way to go. Parking that the back stage pass I bought for me and my son it promised so much. Early entry, went in the same time as everyone else. The pool and games, staff couldn't find the pool balls and non of the arcade games were working. Merch stand only 5 items all XXL and 1 they had no stock off. Secret disco so secret noone could find it not even the staff. Food and drink over priced slow and nothing special, complaints good luck got an email back saying sorry it didn't meet expectations and then sent me a link for me to read properly about what's available, I read it when I booked it thanks and the only thing that was accurate was the free drink please don't waist your money and coop please do so so so much better I feel robbed for £70.

I've been here twice before and was pleased with the location of our seats etc. The staff are very helpful.
But this time when seeing Ed Sheeran, it was a different story. The seats were so high up, if you don't suffer with vertigo, you will by the end. It was horrendous. I didn't feel safe at all. The seats are crammed in and no lighting when trying to find our seats at all.
We were a group of 4, aged between 21 & 72 and none of us felt safe. There is no room for people trying to get past, the seats in front felt really low down. If anything ever went wrong in there, Healthy & Safety would have a field day as it just doesn't exist!
The queues to get in were horrendous, but were at least moving when we joined at the back of beyond.
The food & drink is extortionate. They don't allow to take anything in with you, not even a,sealed bag of sweets!
The car park is well staffed, but again extortionate prices at £25!
Co-op Live is a relatively new building and they really should be taking note of these reviews. Its definitely put me off wanting to go again.

Absolutely shocking. Went for rnb xmas ball. Thought it was going to be an amazing night as it has been previously and would normally overlook the tiny seats because you're up on your feet anyway however, not tonight. My 16year olds 1st experience of a concert and was threatened by a grown, highly intoxicated male (who by the way definately should not have been served anymore alcohol as according to the licensing regulations) who then proceeded to hit my daughter in the face...security was inexperienced, bar staff must be unaware of the law regarding alcohol sales and to top it off we then had to leave because of them. £402 down the drain. Dru Hill and Joe were outstanding but unfortunately didn't get to see most of toni braxtons set or boyz 2 men because of these people. Will not return there unless the matter is dealt with appropriately. Disappointed to say the least

This arena has no infrastructure yet. Nowhere to stay nearby so you are stuck there - taxis without meters on charge what they want to get you home.
The seats in the so called VIP area are cramped and vertigo inducing - no room to enjoy the gig. It is just another project fuelled by GREED. The drink and food prices are astronomical and the drink quality poor. I would not rush back to this venue