The Strokes at Co-op Live Manchester: Stage Times, Tickets, Support Acts & Essential Gig Guide

New York indie rock icons The Strokes bring their global 'Reality Awaits' tour to Manchester’s Co-op Live on Monday, 26 October 2026. Celebrating their seventh studio album alongside career-defining anthems from Is This It to The New Abnormal, Julian Casablancas and company are set for one of the biggest guitar shows of the autumn.

Whether you're looking for stage times, support act details, ticket availability, or the best pre-gig pubs near Etihad Campus, here is your essential guide to the night.

Key Show Info & Timings

Ticket Availability & Resale

Tickets for the 'Reality Awaits' UK tour sold rapidly upon general release. If you are still looking to secure entry, use official, verified resale platforms to avoid scams:

• Official General Resale: Check face-value fan-to-fan resale listings via Strokes Co-op Live Official Tickets.

• VIP & Hospitality Upgrades: Limited official VIP Lounge and Hideaway packages (including early entry and private bar access) are available via.

Co-op Live operates on 100% mobile app ticketing (via the official Co-op Live or Ticketmaster app) utilizing dynamic barcodes. Screenshots will not scan at the turnstiles.

Please download the official Co-op Live app or Ticketmaster app, transfer tickets to group members, and load barcodes into Apple/Google Wallet before arriving at Etihad Campus, where 23,000 people using cellular data cause heavy network congestion.

Recent Setlist, Shows & Tour Playlist

Expect a balance of brand-new material from Reality Awaits alongside massive crowd favourites like "Last Nite", "Reptilia", "Someday", and "Is This It". Here's what the Strokes played on the 20th September in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA.

1. Lonely in the Future

2. Hard to Explain

3. Going Shopping

4. Juicebox

5. Someday

6. Bad Decisions

7. Take It or Leave It

8. Threat of Joy

9. Dine N’Dash

10. You Only Live Once

11. What Ever Happened?

12. Going to Babble On

13. Automatic Stop

14. The Adults Are Talking

15. Reptilia

16. 12:51 (Encore)

17. Ode to the Mets

18. Last Nite

Listen to the Strokes while you read:

Support Acts: Who Is Opening?

The Strokes are bringing two highly acclaimed indie/alt acts as special guests for their Manchester date:

1. Fat White Family: The infamous South London post-punk Outfitters bring their chaotic, raw energy to the Co-op Live stage ahead of the headliners.

2. Alex Cameron: Australian synth-pop showman Alex Cameron opens the evening with his sharp lyrical character studies and high-octane stage persona.

Pre-Show Pubs & Food Near Co-op Live

Co-op Live is situated on the Etihad Campus in East Manchester. Because options directly on the campus queue up quickly, these are the best nearby spots for a pre-gig pint and meal:

• The Trackside / Ancoats District (15-min walk / Metrolink): Heading to Ancoats before the show gives you Manchester’s best independent craft beer bars (such as Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse or Crown & Kettle) and fast-food spots before a short Metrolink trip to Etihad Campus.

• The Mary D’s Beamish Bar (10-min walk): Located near the Etihad Stadium, a famous matchday pub that regularly hosts gig-goers for pre-show drinks.

• Inside the Venue: Co-op Live features food stalls and bars across all concourses, serving local craft beers, street food, and quick bites.

Transport & How to Get There

• By Metrolink (Tram): The fastest route from Manchester City Centre is the Ashton-under-Lyne line to Etihad Campus. Trams run every 6 minutes on show nights.

• City Centre Walking Route: A dedicated, well-lit, street-lit walking route links Holt Town and Ancoats straight to the Etihad Campus (approx. 25–30 minute walk from Piccadilly Station).

• Car Parking: On-site official parking must be pre-booked in advance via the official Co-op Live app. Resident parking schemes are strictly enforced around the surrounding streets.

Where is My Gate? How to Enter Co-op Live

Co-op Live features multiple distinct entry gates (Gates A–G) spread across different levels of the perimeter.

Check the specific Gate Number printed on your digital ticket before exiting the Metrolink or walking route to avoid walking around the entire 23,500-capacity building.

Bag Policy & Security Guidelines

• Bag Size Limit: Co-op Live operates a strict bag policy. Bags must be smaller than A4 size (approx. 30cm x 21cm x 21cm). Large backpacks, luggage, and tote bags will be turned away at security.

• Payment: Co-op Live is a 100% cashless venue. All bars, merchandise stands, and food vendors accept contactless and card payments only.

Age Rules and Standing

Standing floor access is strictly 16+ only (under-16s must be in reserved seating accompanied by an adult 18+).

Water Rules & Refills

Glass, metal, and hard plastic flasks are prohibited at security. Clear, soft plastic refillable bottles are permitted, but must be completely empty upon entry. Free water refill stations are located throughout the main concourses.

Quickest Way Out Of The Venue: Post-Gig Exit Strategy

The Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop faces heavy bottlenecking immediately following the 23:00 curfew. The dedicated, well-lit walking route from the venue to Holt Town and Ancoats (approx. 25 minutes) is often significantly faster for reaching Piccadilly Station than waiting in the tram queue.

Final Ticket Check CTA

Get your tickets here via the official vendor. Strokes Co-op Live Official Tickets.

If you have your tickets, check:

1. Download and Link the Co-op Live App: Download the official Co-op Live app and log in using the exact email address associated with your Ticketmaster booking to locate your digital tickets.

2. Open and Cache Tickets Prior to Arrival: Open your tickets inside the app while on home Wi-Fi or a stable connection before reaching Etihad Campus. The app caches the dynamic barcode for offline access, preventing delays caused by venue network congestion.

3. Transfer Group Tickets in Advance: Use the in-app transfer function to send individual tickets to everyone in your party ahead of time so each person can scan through the turnstiles independently.

4. Verify Designated Entry Gate: Check the specific gate letter (Gates A–G) assigned to your ticket to route directly to the correct concourse entrance upon arrival.

5. Confirm Age Restriction Compliance: Ensure all standing floor ticket holders are aged 16 or over, and that any attendees aged 14 or under are accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.

6. Avoid Screenshots or Printouts: Present the live dynamic barcode within the official app at entry; static PDF downloads, physical printouts, or screen recordings will be rejected by the scanners.

7. Maximise Screen Brightness at Entry: Set your smartphone display to maximum brightness and remove anti-glare screen covers immediately before presenting your barcode to the turnstile scanner.

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