WHAT'S ON AT LOWRY, SALFORD
What's On at Lowry, Salford
Lowry at Salford Quays opened in 2000 and boasts two theatres, a drama studio, galleries, and events spaces. The Lyric is the largest UK stage outside the West End with a capacity of 1730. The Quays has a capacity of 440. It hosts diverse events and shows from operas, dance, musicals, plays, comedy, exhibitions, visual / digital arts, and workshops and has premiered shows such as 42 Balloons.
A registered charity, Lowry offer free creative participation opportunities. Their eight partner companies are Access All Areas, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Far From the Norm, LUNG, National Theatre, Ockham’s Razor, Opera North and Rambert.
Lowry has many great shows lined up including The Silence of the Lambs, Paranormal Activity, The Constant Wife, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Top Hat, High Society, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella and The Car Man, The Ballad of Johnny and June, Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts, The Gruffalo, The Boy At The Back Of The Class, The Bank Of Dave, Six, and High School Musical, Sylvia, Waitress, A Man For All Seasons, Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Maiden of Venice and The Jolly Christmas Postman. See what's on at Lowry below and book tickets online.
Lowry at Salford Quays opened in 2000 and boasts two theatres, a drama studio, galleries, and events spaces. The Lyric is the largest UK stage outside the West End with a capacity of 1730. The Quays has a capacity of 440. It hosts diverse events and shows from operas, dance, musicals, plays, comedy, exhibitions, visual / digital arts, and workshops and has premiered shows such as 42 Balloons.
A registered charity, Lowry offer free creative participation opportunities. Their eight partner companies are Access All Areas, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Far From the Norm, LUNG, National Theatre, Ockham’s Razor, Opera North and Rambert.
Lowry has many great shows lined up including The Silence of the Lambs, Paranormal Activity, The Constant Wife, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Top Hat, High Society, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella and The Car Man, The Ballad of Johnny and June, Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts, The Gruffalo, The Boy At The Back Of The Class, The Bank Of Dave, Six, and High School Musical, Sylvia, Waitress, A Man For All Seasons, Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Maiden of Venice and The Jolly Christmas Postman. See what's on at Lowry below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Lowry, Salford
What's On at Lowry, Salford
Lost Girl
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Some secrets refuse to stay buried. From award-winning playwright Amy Lever comes Lost Girl - a powerful, spellbinding solo performance about family, identity and the weight of inheritance. Birdy is 19. Too old to fight boys in the playgr...Matt Haig
Quays Theatre
Thursday 21 May 2026
Matt Haig shares his latest novel, The Midnight Train, a magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library. Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author of novels including the 12m copy selling internat...SMOKE
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 21 May 2026
SMOKE? + You Are Loved panel. Created and performed by Alexis Gregory? Directed by Campbell X Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon...Bluey's Big Play
Lyric Theatre
Friday 22 - Sunday 31 May 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...Janine Harouni
Quays Theatre
Friday 22 May 2026
Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and 'unstoppably entertaining' (★★★★★ Times) Janine Harouni hits the road with This is What You Waited For, a brand-new hour of joyful, quick-witted stand-up. Fresh off a world tour - in...Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Quays Theatre
Friday 22 May 2026
Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in a school in Davyhulme and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond. From sharing ideas and funny insights into life in the classroom, he h...Two Mr Ps in a Podcast
Quays Theatre
Friday 22 May 2026
Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in a school in Davyhulme and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond. From sharing ideas and funny insights into life in the classroom, he h...Neddy Goes To Glasto
Lowry, Salford
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Neddy Goes to Glasto is a high-voltage, one-woman rollercoaster through grief, sisterhood, and the strange magic of losing ? and maybe finding ? yourself in a field of strangers. Thirty years after her first Glastonbury, Neddy returns to...Scott Bennett
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 23 May 2026 - Wednesday 17 February 2027
As heard on BBC Radio 4!As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to foc...Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe
Quays Theatre
Sunday 24 May 2026
Yorkshire's biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This time he's dead... dead good! And also, dead. He's a dead man. Join the nation's favou...Daliso Chaponda
The Studio
Sunday 24 May 2026
Hilarious Manchester-based Zambian-born Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda shot to fame in 2017 when he finished third in Series 11 of Britain's Got Talent, and was the Golden Buzzer choice for Amanda Holden. As a result of his appearance...Jasper Carrot & Alistair McGowan
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be m...An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be m...Korean National Contemporary Dance Company - Double Bill: Voyage & Hakkō
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 May 2026
Festival favourite Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (KNCDC) returns with a contrasting double bill which showcases the talent and precision of the company?s dancers, including the latest work from choreographer Young-doo Jung since...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 27 May 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...
Second Trimester
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 27 - Thursday 28 May 2026
Second Trimester By Krishna Istha & Geetha Shankar Directed by Milli Bhatia Four years ago, Krishna told his mum he was trying to get pregnant and she freaked out. Like, massively freaked out. Krishna didn?t know why. It?s rare for...Keith Brymer Jones & Marj Hogarth
Lyric Theatre
Thursday 28 May 2026
Beloved Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new show. Join Keith alongside his partner in life and crime, actor and designer Marj Hogarth, as they share stories of c...Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far
Quays Theatre
Thursday 28 May 2026
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even more stupider! Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect sausage ...An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo
Lowry, Salford
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Meet Johnny. 18-years-old and in his final year at an all-boys boarding school. A member of the 7ths rugby team, Britney Spears mega fan and a flaming homosexual, Johnny fails miserably to fit into the school?s (rather rigid) mould.? Enter...Le Gateau Chocolat: Spirituals
Lowry, Salford
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 May 2026
A homily of Black Queer excellence through Negro-SpiritualsLe Gateau Chocolat delivers a Sunday Service like no other, in an ode to two ground-breaking Black American sopranos - Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle. Collaborating with renowned...Lowry CAT: Audition Day Event
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 30 May 2026
CALLING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO MOVE ARE YOU AGE 11-16 AND LIVE IN THE NORTHWEST OF ENGLAND? Salford's Lowry is hosting an Open Day and Auditions for young movers who would love to train in dance at Lowry from September 2026 with Lowry Cen...Shoot From The Hip
Quays Theatre
Sunday 31 May 2026
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improvised comedy to town! Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended shows are comple...Cie Modo Grosso: Tout/ Rien
Lowry, Salford
Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 June 2026
How can we make people see, feel, or seek time in its purest shape? How to catch time passing by, seize it in its very movement? This is the challenge that Alexis Rouvre and his "circus of objects" have taken up. Juggler of time, rather th...Richard Ayoade
Lowry, Salford
Monday 1 June 2026
Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective. Partially recognis...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This cri...The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 2 June 2026
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagle...Northern Ballet - Gentleman Jack
Lyric Theatre
Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister - better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after her death when her secret diaries were decoded that a truly...Kate Williams: The Truth about Royal Women
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 4 June 2026
The Truth About Royal Women: Secrets & Scandals, Politics & PowerJoin Kate for an incredible and exhilarating tour of the world and its royal women, from early Egypt to Mesopotamia to the glittering Tudor Court to the modern day, from Cleop...Seann Walsh
Quays Theatre
Friday 5 June 2026
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don't miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that le...We Invented The Weekend Festival
Outside
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 June 2026
We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UKs most ambitious, creative, original and fun-filled festival cel...
Tom Stade
Quays Theatre
Sunday 7 June 2026
The hilarious Wolverhampton-living Canadian superstar stand-up returns with his latest show, Naughty by Nature. Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on ...The Ballad of Johnny & June
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June 2026
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...The Crocodile of Sadness by John Powell Jones
The Studio
Wednesday 10 June 2026
The Crocodile of Sadness is an experimental performance exploring grief, care and shared responsibility. Presented in Lowry's Studio Theatre, the work invites audiences into an intimate, imaginative space where storytelling, digital media a...DYKE Systems LTD
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 11 - Friday 12 June 2026
Sally and Susan aren?t your average suburban women. They're business women. And you?re invited to the most prestigious seminar of the year that could help you get filthy rich! Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multi-level marketing...MACFEST 2026
The Studio
Saturday 13 June 2026
Musical evening at the Lowry, Salford Hello from Salford! Join us for a marvellous Eid musical evening at the Lowry in Salford Quays. Like our previous festivals, we have a musical feast for you with talented and highly entertaining singers...BSL exhibition tour of Curtain Up
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 13 June 2026
Join us for a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted exhibition tour of Curtain Up. This is a BSL tour with no spoken English, that is designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing BSL users. The tour will be facilitated by Hope Lambert. The durat...Olga Pericet - Baile Sonoro
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Olga Pericet presents "Baile Sonoro", her new flamenco dance production blending tradition and innovation. On stage, the strength and subtlety of her dance converse with live guitar and singing, creating a...Amy & Carlos - Reborn
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 14 June 2026
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn. Back on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season, Amy and C...Together Trust Music and Performing Arts Showcase
Lowry, Salford
Monday 15 June 2026
At the Together Trust we believe that nothing is more rewarding than seeing someone break through barriers so they can experience joy, happiness and hope. Join us in celebrating the talents of students from specialist schools across Greater...Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 June 2026
Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet's ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures' repertoire. The familiar 19th Century ...Gary Delaney
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 28 June 2026
Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he's doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utt...Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía: Tierra Bendita
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 30 June 2026
"Blessed Land of art and tradition, of cherished customs Constantly evolving, in the strum of a solera,Lament in the voice, in the dance of yesterdayBeauty serves as inspiration"Tierra Bendita: Blessed Land journeys through the most striki...Salford Dance Explosion 2026
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 30 June - Thursday 2 July 2026
This year Salford Dance Explosion returns to The Quays theatre with a 3 day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges, higher educational settings, as well as theatre and dance academies from across the region. They will b...The Gruffalo
Quays Theatre
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for h...Fun With Barbara Nice
Lowry, Salford
Friday 3 July 2026
Proudly presented by Tin Cat Entertainment5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. In Barbra Streisand?s recent autobiography, she says: "I haven't had much fun in my life, to tell you the truth. And I want to h...
Jarlath Regan
Quays Theatre
Saturday 4 July 2026
Gas Man is the brand new standup show from "Yer Man" off Instagram. Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns to the stage with a brand new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clip...Rambert Dance - This is Rambert
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 July 2026
This is Rambert; now, as they've always been; living and breathing dance DNA; committed to putting the spotlight on voices, visions and ideas shaping our world today. Dance that's alive with urgency, energy and relevance. For their centenar...Surreally Good
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 9 July 2026
Say hello to Scott - The finest ?Edutainment Officer? in the business, a leading expert in ?Overhead animation and lo-fi storytelling?, a renowned descendent of the ?Turnbull Family Edutainment programme? and a grieving son. The only proble...Stewart Lee
Lyric Theatre
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 18 July 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...Lowry Showcase
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 19 July 2026
Seven amateur theatre companies come together for their annual celebration of The West End and Broadway. This annual extravaganza of songs from the shows returns to raise funds for another charity close to their hearts. The 2026 show is i...The Spy Who Came in from The Cold
Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 July 2026
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carre - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring ...The Lancashire Hotpots
Quays Theatre
Saturday 25 July 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...Oh Zeus!
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 28 July - Saturday 1 August 2026
Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology. When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of ...SIX
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 1 - Saturday 15 August 2026
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return following its previous sold out success!Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for 'Best Or...In The Night Garden Live
Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 5 - Sunday 9 August 2026
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle's Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You'll...Dear Zoo
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 August 2026
Rod Campbell's much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of ...High School Musical
Lyric Theatre
Friday 21 August - Saturday 19 September 2026
Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions with Lowry are delighted to announce that beloved singer and actor Jason Donovan* will star in Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Coach Bolton. He joins the previously announced Tobias Turley, Leo...Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt
Quays Theatre
Friday 28 August 2026
What happens when a maths whizz gets trapped inside an ancient pyramid? Best known for television appearances on the BBC and University Challenge, join Bobby Seagull for a thrilling family adventure packed with puzzles, secrets and surprisi...Cbeebies House Party Live
Quays Theatre
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 August 2026
You're all invited to the CBeebies House Party LIVE! A family fun-packed stage show with sensational songs, stupendous surprises and mega moments. Join the superstars of CBeebies - Andy Day, Duggee, Joanna Adeyinka, Rhys Stephenson and Ge...
How to get to Lowry, Salford
Lowry Frequently Asked Questions
Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
The nearest parking is available at the Quayside multi-storey car park (formally Lowry Outlet). For further information, please click here.
The tram offers the closet stops to Lowry. Media City UK and Imperial War Museum are the nearest metrolink stops. Click here for a metrolink map.
The nearest train stations to Lowry are Eccles Train Station, Irlam Train Station, and Salford Train Station.
The capacity of The Lyric theatre at Lowry is 1730. The capacity of The Quats Theatre is 440. The capacity of The Aldridge Studio is 150. For further seating plan information please click here.
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If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Lowry Box Office for shows commencing that day, for AM shows they open for 1 hour before the show and close 15 minutes after the show starts. For PM shows they open 2 hours before commencing that day and close 15 minutes after the show starts. Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here. To book tickets by phone, call 0161 876 2004
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Lowry, Salford
