Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 18:30
Where to park for JOJI: SOLARIS at Co-op Live
Sunday 16 August: JOJI: SOLARIS at Co-op Live. You've got the tickets, the setlist's already stuck in your head, and the one thing between you and the venue is finding somewhere to leave the car. We've mapped 161 street bays and 3 car parks in and around the Etihad Campus. Here's how to park smart, arrive in time, and beat the post-show crush.
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Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Parking near Co-op Live for JOJI: SOLARIS
Three picks, three different plans — the shortest walk, the best pre-show evening, and the fastest way home. All verified Parkwise data. For live availability on the night, download the free Parkwise app.
162 locations mappedCo-op Live Official Vertu Parking
Official venue parkingCar Park · Ancoats & Beswick
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £25 standard · £35 express · pre-book only
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Event days only — opens before doors
- Operator
- Vertu / Co-op Live
- Distance
- 399 m from the venue
- Address
- Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
Good to know
- • The arena's official car park, right next to Co-op Live off Alan Turing Way. Pre-book online through Co-op Live's Ticketmaster parking page — spaces are released up to 4 weeks before each show and go first-come, first-served, with no on-the-day sales. Blue Badge holders park free in the nearby orange and blue car parks.
Numbered pins are our three picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Why these three?
1 · Official venue parking
Co-op Live Official Vertu Parking: the no-stress option
The venue's own car park, right at the Etihad Campus gates. Five minutes' walk to the entrance—no hunting, no secondguessing. Standard rate £25, express (faster exit) £35. Pre-book only, so lock it in now. This is the path of least resistance on the night.
Co-op Live Official Vertu Parking · ~5 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
Ancoats Mobility Hub: park early, explore first
On Poland Street in Ancoats, 24 minutes' walk away but genuinely worth the leg-stretch beforehand. £3 an hour or £17.50 for the day—cheapest option here. Ancoats is ripe for a pre-show wander: independent cafés, vintage shops, and proper local bars where you can grab a drink and settle your nerves before heading to the venue. Park here, eat, walk, then arrive fresh.
Ancoats Mobility Hub · ~24 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
Connell Co-op College Event Parking: quick getaway
Seven minutes' walk from Co-op Live, in Clayton & Openshaw. Designed for events, staffed for flow. After the final song, if you're thinking 'home now', this is your spot. Paid operator car park, so expect professional crowd management on exit.
Connell Co-op College Event Parking · ~7 min walk
Getting parked for JOJI: SOLARIS: the plan
Co-op Live draws crowds. On event days, the area around Etihad Campus fills fast—aim to arrive at least 90 minutes before the 5:30 PM start time if you're relying on street parking, earlier if you want more choice. Traffic builds from late afternoon, so expect slow movement on approach roads. If you've pre-booked the official Vertu car park, you can arrive a bit tighter, but don't leave it to the last 20 minutes.
You've got three solid routes: the venue's own official car park (5 minutes' walk, pre-book only, £25–£35); Ancoats Mobility Hub if you want to hedge your bets with a cheaper hourly rate (24 minutes' walk, but worth it if you're exploring the neighbourhood first); or Connell Co-op College Event Parking for a quick getaway after the show (7 minutes' walk). Street parking is plentiful in nearby roads, but availability drops sharply as doors approach. Use the Parkwise app for live reports—they expire after 60 minutes, so check just before you leave home.
Post-show: the car park will be busy, but not chaotic. If you've parked at Connell or the official spot, you'll be on wheels faster than if you're threading back through residential streets to find your car. The Mobility Hub is your wildcard—quieter afterwards, but the walk back costs you 25 minutes. Plan your exit accordingly: keen to get home, or happy to sit out the initial rush.
Make an evening of it
Download the Parkwise app before the day. Live availability reports show street bays and car park occupancy in real time—but they expire after 60 minutes, so check it just before you set off, not hours in advance.
Arrive by 4 PM if you're parking on street. After 4:30, the hunt gets harder. The official Vertu car park takes the stress out if you've pre-booked, but street parking in the surrounding roads is plentiful earlier in the afternoon.
If you're going the Ancoats route, leave even earlier. Twenty-four minutes' walk is fine, but you want time to find a café, grab a coffee or a pint, and actually enjoy the neighbourhood. Polish Street has great indie spots—use the walk to ground yourself before the show.
Post-show sing-along on the walk back to the car is mandatory. If you're parked at Connell or the official spot, you'll be moving within 10–15 minutes of the final bow. If you're further out, expect a longer queue to get out of the car park itself, especially in the first 30 minutes.
RingGo and PayByPhone work across most of the street bays in the area. Check the Parkwise app for payment details at your chosen spot—no surprises on the night.
If the official car park is full or you've forgotten to pre-book, don't panic. The Parkwise app shows live street availability across Ancoats and Beswick. You'll find somewhere, just maybe not five metres from the entrance.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around Co-op Live updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
- Set your destination to Co-op Live and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
JOJI: SOLARIS at Co-op Live: parking questions
How much does it cost to park at Co-op Live for the JOJI show
The venue's official Vertu car park costs £25 for standard parking or £35 for express (faster exit). Both require pre-booking. Street parking is free in most surrounding roads but operates under standard Manchester restrictions. The nearby Ancoats Mobility Hub charges £3 per hour or £17.50 for the day. Connell Co-op College Event Parking is a paid operator car park—exact rates on the day.
How early should I arrive to park
Aim for 4 PM or earlier if you're using street parking. By 4:30 PM, availability tightens noticeably. If you've pre-booked the official Vertu car park, you can be a bit looser with timing, but don't leave it later than 5 PM. Use the Parkwise app 60 minutes before you leave home to check real-time availability.
Can I park for free on the street near Co-op Live
Yes. There are 161 verified street bays in the surrounding areas, most of which are free under standard Manchester parking restrictions. However, check the posted signs for time limits and resident-only bays. The Parkwise app shows you exactly where verified free bays are and how many are available in real time—but reports expire after 60 minutes, so refresh before you drive.
How do I find live parking availability on the night
Download the Parkwise app. It shows live reports of available street bays and car park occupancy across the area. Tap 'Co-op Live' and you'll see the three featured car parks plus street parking hotspots. Remember: reports are live and expire after 60 minutes, so check just before you set off, not in advance.
What's the parking situation like after the show
Post-show can be busy, especially in the first 30 minutes as everyone heads to their cars. If you've parked at the official Vertu or Connell spots, you'll be on the move fairly quickly—both are designed for event traffic. If you're on street parking, you might need to thread through residential roads, but the network is wide enough that you shouldn't be stuck. Expect slower traffic leaving the Etihad Campus itself, but car park exits are usually smooth within 20 minutes of the final song.
Can I pay by phone using RingGo or PayByPhone
Yes. Most street bays in the surrounding areas support both RingGo and PayByPhone. Check the Parkwise app for your chosen spot to see which payment method applies. The official Vertu car park and Connell are pre-paid or paid on-site at the booth. The Ancoats Mobility Hub is cashless but uses a separate payment system—check ahead.
Is the official Vertu car park guaranteed to have spaces
No. Pre-booking gives you a reserved space, but availability can fill up, especially for a popular event. Book early if you want the peace of mind. If it's full by the time you check, the Parkwise app will show you live availability at nearby street bays and the other two featured car parks, so you've always got alternatives.
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