Eagles fans have been waiting for months for this moment but tonight, the American rockers will finally take to the stage at Co-op Live.
They'll be playing in the city for an epic five nights as part of their huge farewell tour. Named the "Long Goodbye", fans can expect to hear some of their biggest hits, from Hotel California and One of These Nights, to Life in the Fast Lane and Desperado.
Currently made up of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, Eagles are one of the most successful musical acts of all time, with a musical repertoire spanning five decades and 200 million record sales globally. They'll be supported on stage by The Doobie Brothers after the original support, Steely Dan, dropped out.
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Their farewell tour was confirmed back in July 2023 with the band describing their time in music as a "miraculous 52-year odyssey", but said that the time had come to "close the circle".
They added: "We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”
The tour kicked off in September 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York, and has covered much of North America. The five dates at Manchester's Co-op Live are their only in the UK before they move on to the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands.
Here's a full round-up of what you can and can't take to the shows, and more info on what you can and can't do at the gigs too. Taking your own food and drink into the arena is not allowed - but there are lots of food and drink options available.
As there will be security checks, the advice is to get there early to make sure you're inside in plenty of time for the show to start.
Can you take a bag in?
Co-op Live operates on a one bag per person policy. Small handbags are permitted as long as they are no larger than A4 in size. However, large bags, like backpacks and laptop bags, will not be allowed.
There will be limited bag storage on site priced from £15. This facility is located on Sir Howard Bernstein Way - opposite Gate J in the Orange Car Park on the Etihad Campus.
Can you take your own food and drink?
Food and beverage (including containers for storing food and beverage) are not allowed unless certain exceptions outlined in Co-op Live's T&Cs.
If you need to bring anything from outside because of special dietary or medical requirements, you are advised to contact the venue in advance of your visit and speak to staff at the door on arrival.
There are several refillable water points across the arena for you to use, and you may bring in an empty small collapsible water bottle.
With a number of bars and stalls inside the venue, there's a wide variety of food and drink options. Pies and burgers form part of the food menu, whilst there will be your usual selection of beers, soft drinks and wine available from the bars dotted around the venue.
Whilst the venue will eventually have 32 bars, restaurants and lounges, not all of these spaces are fully complete as of yet. You can see some of the food and drinks prices here but, head's up, you're looking at paying £8.95 for a pint and £11.50 for a burger.
What can you not take into the Co-op Live arena?
If you are going to the Co-op Live arena you are required to agree to a personal or item search.
Members of staff can remove items such as: food, glass, bottles, cans, alcohol, large umbrellas, lighters, disposable vapes, professional cameras, plastic bottle tops, and recording equipment.
Devices like laptops, iPads, Go Pros, and similar items are also not allowed, unless pre-approved for medical reasons. Assistance dogs are the only animals permitted inside the venue.
Other banned items include:
- Weapons
- ammunition
- explosives
- horns
- whistles
- drums
- fireworks
- flagpole
- And any other item which in their reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to any event or other visitors (regardless of whether such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes).
Any changes to the list above on an event-by-event basis will be clearly detailed on the event page.
Can you smoke?
Co-op Live is a no smoking venue, including all e-cigarettes and vapes. If you are attending an event, you can’t leave and re-enter once you’ve gone through the ticket check.
Can you use cash in the venue?
Co-op Live is a cashless venue. All payments must be made by contactless, card, and the venue also accepts Apple and Google Pay.
