Co-op Live Welcomes the Launch of Medlock Square at the Etihad Campus
Co-op Live welcomes the announcement that the new £300m entertainment destination opening in East Manchester later this year will be known as Medlock Square, a vibrant, year-round hub for culture, leisure and entertainment.
Its name is taken from the River Medlock, which runs beneath the site, and recognises the area’s industrial heritage and the importance of Manchester’s waterways to the city’s history.
The arrival of Medlock Square will build on Manchester’s legacy of world-class sport, music and entertainment, offering both visitors to Co-op Live and those attending the campus year-round the opportunity to enjoy speciality coffee and all-day dining through to signature restaurants and exclusive dining experiences.
Designed to serve both everyday visitors and major event audiences, the mix will provide a high-quality hospitality offer throughout the week and across the event calendar, complementing the guests’ experience already delivered at Co-op Live.
The announcement also reveals that the Etihad Campus will also host new visitor attractions including an adrenaline-fuelled sky walk experience, alongside a new three-story office building, One Medlock Square, and the newly opened 401-room Medlock Hotel - a Radisson Blu hotel which began taking bookings last month, ideal for those attending events at Co-op Live in the near future.
Medlock Square will host a season of immersive events and outdoor activations hosted within a 3,000-capacity covered activation space, creating a flexible environment capable of delivering year-round experiences at scale and further strengthening the Etihad Campus as a destination beyond event days.
More details about Medlock Square are expected to be announced the coming weeks ahead of opening later this year.