Manchester's Co-op Live arena has announced three headline shows for 2027. The largest indoor arena in the UK has recruited stars from across decades and genres, with rumours of even more to be announced later today.
Arena's Growing Legacy
The arena has become the new home of the BRIT Awards, having hosted the ceremony for the first time in 2026. The ITV-broadcast awards show is set to return to the venue in 2027, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the British music awards.
Some of the biggest stars to have played Co-op Live this year include Deftones, Kings of Leon, J. Cole, Muse, Stevie Wonder, Raye, The Strokes and James Arthur. As we steadily approach 2027, three huge new acts have been added to the calendar.
Sam Fender's UK Tour
Sam Fender will launch his UK tour in Newcastle, with the tour spanning six cities and including his biggest headline shows to date at London's Wembley Stadium. The run will also feature dates in Dublin and across Europe.
The North Shields-born star will then head to Manchester's Etihad Stadium for two back-to-back shows on July 15 and 17. Fans hoping to secure early access to tickets for all UK and Irish headline dates can pre-order Sam's fourth album via his official store before 9am on Monday, October 26.
A unique presale code and link will be emailed to eligible fans by 8pm on Tuesday, October 27, ahead of the presale opening at 9.30am on Wednesday, October 28.
Texas Celebrates 30 Years
Texas will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album White On Blonde in a 2027 arena tour. The band's fourth album achieved 6x Platinum in the UK and housed five Top 10 singles. To mark the occasion Texas has released new single "Another Way to Cry".
The 11-stop UK tour kicks off in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a date confirmed at Manchester's Co-op Live on Friday, October 29. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, October 28 at 10am, with general sale on Friday, October 30 at 10am.
Jean-Michel Jarre's Oxygen & Beyond
Jean-Michel Jarre brings the Oxygen & Beyond tour to Co-op Live in 2027, celebrating 50 years of Oxygene, the album that helped bring electronic music to a global audience. The tour promises an immersive journey through the artist's own space and time - and into a new era of creative revolution to coincide with the release of his new album.
Jean-Michel Jarre said: "This tour is both a celebration of where it all began and an invitation to imagine what comes next. The adventure continues."
Jean-Michel Jarre heads to Manchester's Co-op Live on October 21, 2027. Presale for Co-op members is available on Wednesday, October 28 at 9.30am. You can also register online. The general sale begins on Friday, October 30 at 9.30am.
