Co-op Live issue important message to fans with rescheduled tickets

Co-op Live bosses have issued an update regarding a series of rescheduled gigs at the venue. It follows weeks of disruption at £365m arena that originally due to open in April.

This afternoon bosses at the venue, which is the UK's largest indoor arena, have confirmed that it will open on Tuesday evening (14 May) with Bury band Elbow taking to the stage. It will be the fourth time the venue has attempted to open following last-minute cancellations, postponements and rescheduling.

In a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News, Co-op Live confirmed that Tuesday's gig will take place as scheduled. It has also issued an update to ticketholders who have had their bookings disrupted by the events of the last few weeks.

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Originally due to open with Bolton comedian Peter Kay on April 23, its opening has been delayed several times due to 'technical issues' at the 23,500 capacity venue. The comedian's gigs were moved to later dates in May as were The Black Keys, while last Wednesday, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's gig was cancelled with minutes to go after a part of an air conditioning event fell from the gantry.

As a result of this, bosses announced a further delay to its opening season - and offered 'sincere apologies' to all ticketholders. They said they would take a 'short pause' to 'fully ensure the safety and security of fans' following the incident on Wednesday, May 1.

The venue then confirmed Friday and Saturday’s gigs with pop star Olivia Rodrigo would also be cancelled. And on Friday morning, Take That's epic run of shows were also relocated to the AO Arena.

This resulted in a number of ticketholders raising concerns about when gigs would