Co-op Live, Manchester's £365m new arena, opens with big capacity and plans

A new £365m venue is set to become the biggest indoor arena in the UK as it opens in Manchester.

Co-op Live, a giant black box, has a capacity for 23,500 and aims to attract more major events from London.

A test event featuring Rick Astley will take place on Saturday, before it is officially opened by Peter Kay on Tuesday.

Olivia Rodrigo, Take That, Eric Clapton and Liam Gallagher are also lined up for performances at the venue.

Harry Styles invested in the development and advised on elements of the arena's design.