The Killers at Co-op Live - full list of banned items and bag policy for Manchester shows

Las Vegas rockers The Killers will be hitting Manchester this week as they bring their 'Rebel Diamonds' tour to the city. The American rock band will take to the stage at Co-op Live on Tuesday evening (June 18), before playing three more nights later this week.

The tour celebrates the release of their compilation album ‘Rebel Diamonds’, encompassing the band’s 20 years of smash hits. It also marks the band’s first time in UK arenas since 2017 as part of the 'Wonderful Wonderful' tour.

They'll be performing at Co-op Live on June 18, 19, 21 and 22 - after adding an extra date due to phenomenal demand. The band kicked off the tour in Dublin last week and will also perform in Glasgow and London.

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The Killers last performed in Manchester during a sold-out gig at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in June 2022. That gig famously featured a moment where vocalist Brandon Flowers stopped the show to interact with a crowd surfing pensioner.

Flowers asked the audience whether he should really be crowd surfing at his age, before dropping into the pit to check on his welfare and putting his arm around him to rapturous applause.

The band released their compilation album Rebel Diamonds in December, and it features some of their biggest hits, including When You Were Young, All These Things That I've Done, Human, and latest single, Your Side of Town. They'll be supported on the Manchester dates by fellow indie-rock icons Travis.

Here's a full round-up of what you can and can't take to the shows, and more information 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 thankfully, 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 not bigger than A4 in size. Large bags, like backpacks and laptop bags, will not be allowed.

There is 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.

In terms of drinks, 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.

Head's up, you're looking at paying £7.95 - £8.95 for a pint, cocktails are £12 while wine is £8.95 for a can. Food prices include £12.50 for a classic burger, £11 for a hotdog, £8.25 for Co-op pies and £7.50 for Carr's pasties.

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.