ABOUT THE EVENT
The Strokes at Co-op Live, Manchester
The Strokes plays Co-op Live in Manchester, UK on Monday, October 26, 2026, billed as "Reality Awaits". The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
The Strokes formed in New York City and helped spark the early-2000s garage rock revival with Is This It. They tour less often than many of their peers, which makes their headline shows sought after.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 4 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- 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
- Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- Over 16s only in standing area.
- A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 4 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 The Strokes concerts are like
A Strokes concert is short, sharp and unpredictable. The band plays tight, fast versions of Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday and The Adults Are Talking, and headline sets are usually around an hour and a half.
Julian Casablancas is known for rambling, deadpan talk between songs, and some nights feel loose while others are razor-focused. The crowd, many of whom grew up with the early albums, sings the guitar lines as much as the lyrics. Songs from The New Abnormal, such as Bad Decisions, fit easily alongside the early material.
Tips for the Manchester show
- Do not expect a very long headline set; arrive in time to catch the support act as well.
- The front of the floor gets pushy on Reptilia and Last Nite, so pick your spot early.
New to the music? Is This It and Room on Fire are the essentials; most of the set comes from them.
Fans of The Strokes also read our guides to Fontaines D.C., Kings of Leon and Jack White.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The line-up of Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti led the early-2000s garage rock revival.
Their debut album Is This It is regarded as one of the most influential rock albums of its decade. After a long gap, The New Abnormal (2020) won the band its first Grammy.
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Genre
- Indie rock / garage rock
- Active since
- 1998
- Notable work
- Is This It (2001), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006), Angles (2011), The New Abnormal (2020)
- Known for
- Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday, You Only Live Once, The Adults Are Talking
Career highlights
- Is This It is frequently ranked among the greatest albums of the 2000s.
- The New Abnormal won the Grammy for Best Rock Album.
- Key figures in the early-2000s New York rock revival.
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.
Travelling to Manchester for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Manchester Airport (MAN). A Monday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Manchester before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Strokes play Co-op Live?
The Strokes is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 18:30 local time at Co-op Live.
How do I get to Co-op Live?
The Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop serves the venue. The venue is in Etihad Campus, east Manchester.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy The Strokes tickets for Manchester?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing The Strokes?
Is This It and Room on Fire are the essentials; most of the set comes from them.
Who are the members of The Strokes?
The Strokes are Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti.
What are The Strokes' most famous songs?
Their most famous songs include Last Nite, Reptilia, Someday, You Only Live Once and The Adults Are Talking.
