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Co-op Live Arena Opens Amid Controversy and Resignations

2/21/2026

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Co-op Live arena in Manchester, a 23,500-seat venue, was approved in 2019 but faced delays.
It was scheduled to open on April 23, 2024 with comedian Peter Kay, but the launch was postponed twice.
The Black Keys and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concerts were canceled for safety concerns after a falling ventilation unit.
The arena opened on May 14, 2024, but reputational damage followed and the general manager resigned.

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Story summary

Co-op Live arena in Manchester, a 23,500-seat venue, was approved in 2019 but faced delays.
It was scheduled to open on April 23, 2024 with comedian Peter Kay, but the launch was postponed twice.
The Black Keys and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concerts were canceled for safety concerns after a falling ventilation unit.
The arena opened on May 14, 2024, but reputational damage followed and the general manager resigned.