Overview
- Co-op Live hosted the Brit Awards under a two-year agreement that includes staging the ceremony again in 2027 for its 50th edition.
- Venue leadership says it would love to keep the Brits in Manchester for years, with current focus on delivering the 2027 show.
- Harry Styles launched his new album at the arena on Friday in a £20-ticket show filmed by Netflix and released on Sunday.
- The managing director says recent headline events show strong demand for major cultural moments outside London and for the North’s share of them.
- After early 2024 technical setbacks, the 23,500-capacity venue points to exclusive or one-off shows since then, including being Bruce Springsteen’s only UK indoor stop and recent Morrissey dates.