Manchester’s Co-op Live to welcome MTV's European Music Awards as city hosts for first time ever

Manchester has been announced as the host city for the MTV European Music Awards 2024. The globally recognised event celebrates music and honours the industry’s brightest stars. 

The awards are being hosted in Manchester for the first time ever. It will also be the first time in seven years that the awards ceremony returns to the UK. Manchester’s brand new, music first venue Co-op Live has been selected as the host for the awards. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 10. 

In 2024, the awards ceremony will mark its 30th anniversary. The first event took place in Berlin in 1994, and since then the awards event has grown to be a worldwide occasion. The 2023 event was due to be hosted in Paris for what would have been the first time since 1995. However, due to the conflict in Gaza it was cancelled and the winners received their awards at a later date. 

Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+ said: “The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world.  With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city - with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live - will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”

Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "As a city that is known the world over for our legendary music scene, MTV could not have picked a better place for this year's EMAs. With the expertise, experience and reputation we also have for delivering successful, world-class events, we're confident Manchester will provide a superb platform for the best MTV EMAs yet, and look forward to welcoming MTV and the global music community to our city for what is set to be an epic celebration of music and artists. Manchester meets MTV - we can't wait!"