Following the news of American pop stars Jonas Brothers set to perform at Manchester’s Co-op Live, two more artists have been revealed by the brand new arena who will be gracing the stage. Niall Horan of former One Direction fame has announced today (September 1) that he will be joining the Co-op Live line-up, performing next August as part of his “The Show – Live On Tour” run.
Horan recently released his third studio album The Show back in June, which went straight to number one. Earlier in the summer, the singer also revealed his tour dates with a gig at AO Arena in Manchester on March 5, 2024 which has already sold-out, resulting in the star adding more dates including one at Co-op Live on August 27, 2024.
Plus, that’s not all, as the UK’s largest and most sustainable live entertainment venue has also announced today that Eric Clapton will take to the stage on May 18, 2024 for his first performance in Manchester in more than a decade. Regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Eric Clapton has sold more than 280 million records worldwide.
As well as holding a CBE for his services to music, Clapton has received 18 Grammy Awards and a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Clapton’s appearance at Co-op Live will be one of nine dates on his upcoming UK and Ireland tour.
As part of the busiest UK arena opening season ever, Co-op Live will host 25 shows within the first month of opening from April 2024. The venue will welcome an array of world class musical talent across various genres to perform on the UK’s biggest stage with Jonas Brothers, Niall Horan and Eric Clapton being some of the first significant announcements confirmed in an exciting line-up to be made public.
Co-op Live, a joint venture between Oak View Group and City Football Group, has been designed to transform the live music experience for both artists and fans. The £365m arena will boast an innovative bowl design and a large standing floor to bring fans closer to artists.
Niall Horan will perform at Co-op Live in Manchester on August 27, 2024. Co-op members will gain early access to tickets through a designated presale from 10am on September 6, 2023. General sale tickets are available through Co-op Live from 10am on September 8, 2023.
Eric Clapton will perform at Co-op Live in Manchester on May 18, 2024. Co-op members will gain early access to tickets through a designated presale from 10am on September 7, 2023. General sale tickets are available through Co-op Live from 10am on September 11, 2023.
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