Peter Kay to open Manchester’s new Co-op Live this April - here’s where to get tickets

Since it was first announced, gig-lovers in Manchester and further afield have been looking forward to the opening of Co-op Live - the UK’s largest live entertainment arena.

This week, much-loved Bolton comedian Peter Kay was announced as the opening act when the doors to the 23,500-capacity venue open this spring, with tickets on sale today.

But Peter isn’t the only big name coming to the city with Gary Numan and The Wailers set to grace Manchester stages, along with a special BBC Radio 2 Piano Room Live for three nights at Manchester Opera House.

Read on for the full line-up and where to get your tickets - you'll have to be quick!

April 23, 2024

Legendary comedian Peter Kay will open Manchester’s state-of-the-art venue with his current record-breaking tour, when it first welcomes fans in April. The 23,500-seat arena is the largest in the UK and is set to offer an unparalleled fan experience that will set a new benchmark for large venues around the world.

Peter Kay will perform at Co-op Live on April 23 to kickstart a new chapter in the city’s revered cultural story, having delighted fans across the UK for well over two decades as one of most successful stand-up comedians of all time.

Tickets go on sale here at 10am today (February 23).

May 24, 2024

Gary Numan has announced a UK tour for this year, including a show at Manchester's O2 Ritz on May 24.

The tour will celebrate 45 years since the Replicas and Pleasure Principle albums were released, and will kick off following Gary Numan’s Pleasure Principle set at Cruel World Festival in May.

Tickets are on sale here now.

November 15, 2024

Embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey with The Wailers as they announce their 2024 UK tour, commemorating the 40th