ABOUT THE EVENT
Megadeth at Co-op Live, Manchester
Megadeth plays Co-op Live in Manchester, UK on Saturday, March 13, 2027, billed as "Breakout – Hibernation Of The Nations Europe Tour 2027". The listed start time is 19:30 local time.
Megadeth's live catalogue reaches back to the 1980s, and the band's technical playing matters on stage as much as the volume does.
Metal tours place several bands on one night with the headline slot at the end; the middle of the front area grows denser as the evening goes on.
This content applies to a listing Megadeth leads; on shared bills the order comes from the event itself.
Black Label Society and Testament are listed alongside Megadeth for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- Promoter
- Live Nation Uk For Artist, Tour, Festival And Presale News
- Accessibility
- To see the availability of Accessible Tickets, select the All Ticket Types & check as appropriate from the drop-down menu. Wheelchair Accessible are for wheelchair users only. Ambulant Disabled & Sight Impaired positions are located within general seated areas, but have been allocated due to their ease of access or proximity to the stage area where applicable. The Universal Accessible Symbol is used for all access requirements, so please make sure you are booking the appropriate tickets. The essential companion ticket next to the accessible ticket you've highlighted should be chosen when booki
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Over 16s only in standing area.
- Under 15s must be in seats and accompanied by an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- The accessible ticket policy limits one free companion ticket to each accessible ticket purchased.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Megadeth concerts are like
Metal tours place several bands on one night, with the headline slot at the end of a long programme. Support sets can add up to an hour or more, so the main set often starts far later than the doors time would suggest.
The middle of the front area is physical and grows denser through the evening. Side sections and numbered stands trade some of that intensity for a steadier view of the players, which matters more here than at shows built on staging effects.
Tips for the Manchester show
- Read every band on the bill and the running order before planning the evening.
- Do not confuse the headline stage time with the doors time.
- Carry hearing protection and plan the return journey for a late finish.
New to the music? Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction explain why the guitar work, not just the tempo, defines this band.
Fans of Megadeth also read our guides to Metallica, Slipknot and Iron Maiden.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Megadeth
Megadeth was founded in Los Angeles in 1983 by Dave Mustaine. Albums such as Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction made it one of the defining bands of thrash metal.
The current line-up is Dave Mustaine, James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren and Teemu Mäntysaari. The band's self-titled 2026 album was announced as its last, with Mustaine saying the group will disband once the supporting tour ends.
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Genre
- Thrash metal and heavy metal
- Active since
- 1983
- Notable work
- Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, Rust in Peace, Countdown to Extinction and Dystopia
- Known for
- Symphony of Destruction, Holy Wars... The Punishment Due and Peace Sells
Career highlights
- Dystopia won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2017.
- The self-titled 2026 album became the band's first number one on the Billboard 200.
- Rust in Peace is regularly listed among the most influential thrash metal albums.
Getting to Co-op Live
Co-op Live is an indoor arena in Etihad Campus, east Manchester, with a capacity of around 23,500. The Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop serves the venue. The listed address is 1 Sports City Way, Manchester.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Read every band on the bill and the running order. Do not confuse the headline stage time with doors, and plan for a late finish.
The latest stored Ticketmaster record marks this listing as on sale. No price is shown here unless the provider supplies one.
Travelling to Manchester for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Manchester Airport (MAN). Because it is a Saturday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Manchester are worth booking early.
With a 19:30 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When is Megadeth in Manchester?
The stored event date and time are Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 19:30.
Where is the Megadeth event?
It is listed at Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Open location in Google MapsWhere should ticket availability be checked?
Use the official Ticketmaster link on this page for current inventory and terms.
Is Megadeth ending?
Dave Mustaine announced that the band will disband after the tour supporting its final self-titled album; tour dates belong to each listing.
Does Megadeth always headline?
No. The band appears on festival bills and shared tours as well, so the running order comes from the specific event.
