Major Co-op Live concert cancelled with fans already inside venue
Co-op Live is running a limited two-for-one offer on gig tickets
Major Co-op Live gig Jeff Lynne’s ELO has been cancelled this evening – after fans had already entered the venue.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO were set to perform the second of two nights at the huge Manchester venue tonight, as part of their final UK tour.
The Over and Out Tour should have been taking place on both the 9 and 10 July before heading to London’s BST Hyde Park Festival on Sunday.
But the show has been cancelled minutes before the legendary band were due to take to the stage.
Fans had already taken their seats inside the massive Co-op Live Arena when the news broke that the gig would not be able to take place ‘due to illness’.
77-year-old Jeff Lynne himself, who recently broke his hand in an accident, is said to be ‘devastated’ that he is unable to perform.
A statement from the band said: “Unfortunately due to illness tonight’s (Thursday 10th July 2025) scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne’s ELO at the Co-Op Live will not be going ahead.
“Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening.
“More information will become available as soon as possible. For refunds please go to your point of purchase.”
According to fans, audiences inside Co-op Live were told the show was cancelled with just 45 minutes to go.
One person wrote: “The concert that never was. Cancelled with 45mins to go. Get well soon Jeff Lynne.”
The concert that never was. Cancelled with 45mins to go 😢 get well soon Jeff Lynne @JeffLynnesELO @TheCoopLive @clarkokg pic.twitter.com/hL9mO5D9s6
— Hannah Clarkson (@_HannahClarkson) July 10, 2025
Just got into Co op live along with all these people to be told @JeffLynnesELO will not be playing tonight due to illness.#Gutted pic.twitter.com/8PLO0Fi9pz
— Tim Mellor (@BIGT0806) July 10, 2025
Literally mins after this picture was taken Jeff Lynn cancelled 😞 @JeffLynnesELO
Broke his hand a few days ago and has played the best he can and well done to you !
But then decides to cancel 2nd night n Manchester very last minute !
But it’s ok just ask for a refund !!! 😡 pic.twitter.com/wv1JfWPwk5— Ruth Durie (@RuthDurie) July 10, 2025
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