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
Ginger Johnson
Quays Theatre
Sunday 15 November 2026
You've seen her in the Masterchef kitchen... You've seen her on the Drag Race runway... Now it's time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins. Following the explosive success of her smash hit 2024 ...MC Grammar
Quays Theatre
Sunday 15 November 2026
Multi-award winning rapping teacher, World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back with a new show Mic Drop Live and this time he's bringin'.... BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps...Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 November 2026
Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes?as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. With over 50 documentaries seen by 250 million viewers worldwide and bestselling books includi...Paranormal Activity
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 November 2026
The chilling theatrical experience will give audiences a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm. The tour news news follows the recent announcement that, following phenomenal demand, Paranormal Activ...Scottish Dance Theatre: 40th Anniversary Rotten Work & The Game of Life
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 November 2026
Scottish Dance Theatre, Scotland?s flagship contemporary dance company, brings the German premiere of a new captivating double bill by internationally acclaimed choreographers Emilie Leriche (US/Sweden) and Edouard Hue (Switzerland). In...Scottish Dance Theatre: 40th Anniversary The Game of Life & Rotten Work
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 November 2026
Scottish Dance Theatre, Scotland?s flagship contemporary dance company, brings the German premiere of a new captivating double bill by internationally acclaimed choreographers Emilie Leriche (US/Sweden) and Edouard Hue (Switzerland). In...DanceSyndrome Presents ORIGIN: A Mixed Bill
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 19 November 2026
It all began with a simple question: ?What do you want to create?? Now, three years later, ORIGIN emerges? a bold, artist-led platform where diverse voices take centre stage. ? Developed through DanceSyndrome?s iCreate programme, which p...Bacchae: School's version
Lowry, Salford
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
By Nima Taleghani Based on the original production of Bacchae directed by Indhu Rubasingham at the Olivier Theatre which premiered on 24th September 2025 National Theatre's Touring for Schools will return in Autumn 2026 with a tour of B...Laura Smyth
Quays Theatre
Sunday 22 November 2026
 What if all your dreams come true and you've still got the hump? Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy! Her debut tour 'Living My Best Life' sold out up and down the country; she has supported Jack Whitehall, Michelle de Swarte,...Laura Lexx
The Studio
Sunday 22 November 2026
In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe the...Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 November 2026
London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds... New Adventures return to Lowry with the 30th Anniversary celebration of one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA - a thrilling and evocative love st...Botis Seva - Sing Child Sing
Quays Theatre
Friday 27 November 2026
How do we protect ourselves as we learn from the past, without living forever in its shadow? An unfiltered exploration of healing, identity, and the invisible legacies that drift quietly from one generation to the next, Sing Child Sing i...
Ivo Graham
Quays Theatre
Sunday 29 November 2026
 Bumbling wordsmith and tripe factory Ivo Graham returns with Orange Crush. Where is Ivo Graham from? And where exactly is he going? And will he please just slow down? The Taskmaster promise-squanderer, published author and gig pig welc...The Jolly Christmas Postman
Quays Theatre
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postm...David Shrigley
Lowry Gallery
Friday 4 December 2026
As part of Funny People, Lowry welcomes renowned artist David Shrigley for a special Artist's Talk.   One of the most recognisable artists working today, David Shrigley has built an international reputation through work that combines hu...Yippee Ki Yay
Quays Theatre
Saturday 5 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
 Written and performed by Richard Marsh  Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (on...Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Christmas
Quays Theatre
Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 December 2026
 Showstopper! The Improvised MusicalSpontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest- the Olivier Award-winning West End smash hit is returning for Christmas! The Showstoppers improvise a hilarious new musical every night, entirely cr...Audio Described Tour: Funny People
Showstopper at Christmas
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 10 - Sunday 20 December 2026
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - the Olivier Award-winning West End smash hit is returning to the Lowry?for Christmas! The Showstoppers?improvise a hilarious new musical every night, entirely created from audience sugge...A Christmas Carol
Lyric Theatre
Friday 11 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark...Biff to the Future
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere and a national tour, Biff To The Future comes to The Lowry this December!The iconic villain of "Back To The Future" takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination ...A Very Messy Christmas
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 23 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
From the team who brought you Little Penguin?s First Christmas?and Little Bear and the Christmas Lights; A Very Messy Christmas?is a brand new sensory show for 0-3 year olds. ? Eve likes everything to be calm and tidy and quiet but Christ...Sh!t Theatre - Evita Too
Quays Theatre
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 January 2027
The greatest story never told of the first ever female president of a country in the history of the world... During Isabel Peron's time in power (before she was overthrown in a military coup), Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were writing ...BSL Exhibition Tour: Funny People
The Classic Rock Show
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 16 January 2027
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppeli...Lucy Beaumont
Quays Theatre
Saturday 16 January - Sunday 28 February 2027
Lucy Beaumont has had quite the year. She lost a contestant £79,000 on The Wheel, forgot to revise for Mastermind, and generally confirmed she's terrible at quiz shows. So she's sticking with what she does best - this autumn, she's back...
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Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
Quays Theatre
Saturday 16 January 2027
A Holmes & Watson Magic Show for ages 6 - 106. It's 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic.  The Masked Magician bestrides London's world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL... one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes.  Dead? Kidnapped...Dynamo
Quays Theatre
Sunday 17 - Friday 22 January 2027
Dynamo is back. Following his major sell out residencies at London's Underbelly, Steven Frayne, one of the world's most recognisable entertainers returns with his first UK tour in 10 years, performing his highly acclaimed show 'Up Close an...Fascinating Aida
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 17 January 2027
The world's greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adele, with Michael Roulston on piano, are back on the road following their hugely successful 40th Anniversary T...Shen Yun
Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 January 2027
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China's 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life thr...
Andy Zaltzman
Quays Theatre
Saturday 23 January 2027
 Andy Zaltzman - host of The News Quiz and The Bugle podcast, statistician on Test Match Special, Taskmaster series 18 champion - returns with his stand-up review of the global year, for the first time this decade. Following his sell-ou...Dan Tiernan
Quays Theatre
Sunday 24 January 2027
Manchester comic Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he's got magic rocks in his pocket. With a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs, Dan's a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who has received countless five-star...The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 24 January 2027
Seriously Silly Science for All Ages. Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions! Prepare to be astounded by cognitive conundrums, mind melting mysteries and sp...The Signalman
Quays Theatre
Monday 25 - Saturday 30 January 2027
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalma...Paradise Found - A Dedication to the Legend of Meat Loaf
Quays Theatre
Sunday 31 January 2027
The UK's ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock show, Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance featuring an electrifying all-star headline band. Blazing through Meat Loaf's greatest hits outa hell & legendary singalong ...A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception
Quays Theatre
Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 February 2027
DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting vanishes at a manor auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock and his unlikely ally must i...Emma Doran
Quays Theatre
Thursday 4 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfe...Birdcatcher
The Studio
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 February 2027
Birdcatcher is a darkly comic drama about a teenage girl navigating life inside a doomsday cult. Set in East Yorkshire, the play shines a light on the murky, repressive underworld of religious "high control groups" in the UK - and asks...Joss Arnott Dance - Meet The Hatter
Quays Theatre
Saturday 6 February 2027
A magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle.   Joss Arnott Dance return with their production - Meet the Hatter. Prepare to be amazed by this fantastical family show!  Combining powerful dance with new captivating storytelling...Meet the Hatter
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 6 February 2027
A magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle. ? Joss Arnott Dance return with their production - Meet the Hatter. Prepare to be amazed by this fantastical family show! Combining powerful dance with new captivating storytelling and...
Iain Lee
The Studio
Sunday 7 February 2027
Star of The 11 O'Clock Show, winner of (the hearts and minds of the nation on) I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and fired from almost every radio station in the UK, Iain Lee invites you to commemorate his 30 years in show business. For...Technicolor
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 February 2027
1956. Texas. 104 degrees. Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean. In an oppressively hot, set in the the middle of the Texan desert the filming of the Hollywood epic, Giant begins. A love affair, fuelled by insomnia, alcohol and jea...A Thing of Beauty
Quays Theatre
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 February 2027
Imogen Stubbs stars as Leni Riefenstahl in A Thing of Beauty, a fictional play that delves into the complex legacy of the legendary film icon whose artistry was marred by her association with the Nazis. Set against the backdrop of 1972, th...Not That Asian
The Studio
Thursday 11 - Friday 12 February 2027
Not That Asian is a bombastic clown musical that uses comedy, video projection and music to playfully investigate and celebrate ESEA culture. Follow two clowns as they attempt to put on the most authentic East Asian production known to man...Clinton Baptiste
Lyric Theatre
Friday 12 February 2027
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy...Tom Davis
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 13 February 2027
 Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics with his new show Spudgun. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society a...Monster Mum (Forgive Me)
The Studio
Saturday 13 February 2027
How do we negotiate a world where technology and screen time scream at us daily? How does a mother begin to understand her son's needs, while at the same time navigating her own? What do we lose if we try to hold onto something that doesn'...Lost Voice Guy
Quays Theatre
Sunday 14 February 2027
Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy is back on the road after 5 years with his brand new show, The Cerebral Palsy Puppet, mainly because he's spent all his benefit money on stuff he didn't need, just to annoy the Daily Mail.  Sinc...Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Lyric Theatre
Monday 15 February 2027
 Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts thrillin...Dinosaur World Live
Quays Theatre
Monday 15 - Thursday 18 February 2027
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family - now returning to The Lowry due to popular demand! Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted t...Michael Portillo
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 16 February 2027
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life. The son of a refugee who rose to become one...
Scott Bennett
Lyric Theatre
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 fo...Rhys James
Quays Theatre
Wednesday 17 - Thursday 18 February 2027
Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It's been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. A fast, foren...Close Enough to Touch
The Studio
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 February 2027
A play about sex, heartbreak... and toilets from Leeds-based national touring company Red Ladder. This young man has a secret. He has a girlfriend, he's looking for work, and he spends his free time cruising in men's toilets. This one-pers...
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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Most Popular Shows and Events at Lowry, Salford
