Co-op Live is finally about to open... but what does it mean for its neighbours?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's been years in the making, but Co-op Live Arena's opening season has finally arrived. A 'test event' with Rick Astley headlining takes place tonight (Saturday, April 20), welcoming the first 11,000 fans to set foot in the venue at a cut-price £5 a ticket.
The schedule of full gigs starring huge acts - from Peter Kay to Barry Manilow - will attract many thousands more excited fans over the next few weeks.
But for those living on the streets surrounding this vast new structure in East Manchester, which first broke ground back in 2021, 'excited' is not the only word that sums up the mood.
The arena is located at the heart of the Etihad Campus - right next to the Manchester City stadium - so it's fair to say that residents of this area have long been used to the big crowds and traffic that having a top Premier League club on your doorstep inevitably brings. READ MORE: First picture of 'superhero' dad who died in house fire trying to save four-year-old son But the prospect of evening gigs, with entertainment on up until 11pm, and more cars trying to park up around the arena is causing some trepidation.
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