Co-op Live, Manchester: getting there and staying over
Co-op Live is on the Etihad Campus, about two miles east of Manchester city centre, next to the Etihad Stadium.
Getting there
- Tram: the Etihad Campus Metrolink stop is a short walk from the arena, on the line from Piccadilly (around seven minutes). Trams also connect from Victoria.
- Walking: from Manchester Piccadilly station it's about 25 minutes, on the signposted CityLink walking route through Ancoats and New Islington (follow the blue lampposts).
- Trains into Manchester: Piccadilly is the nearest mainline station; Victoria also works with a tram connection.
- After the show: trams are busy at the end of big shows. Check last tram times before you go, especially on a weeknight.
Staying over
- Most fans stay in the city centre, near Piccadilly or the Northern Quarter, and tram or walk to the arena.
- Pick a room you can cancel: which rates you can cancel.
- Big Manchester shows fill rooms fast and push prices up, so book early, flexibly.
Check Co-op Live's own travel page and TfGM before you travel; times and routes change on event days. Sources: Co-op Live, Visit Manchester. Updated October 2026.