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
Lemn Sissay
Quays Theatre
Saturday 31 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he returns to the stage with this acclaimed show. Every morning for 10 years Le...Bessel van der Kolk - How the Body Keeps Score
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 1 November 2026
Traumatic experiences leave their imprint on the body as well as the mind. Dr Bessel van der Kolk returns to How To Academy to offer a new paradigm for healing, How the Body Keeps Score. The helplessness and invisibility associated with tra...Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 1 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with t...Pauline Eyre
The Studio
Sunday 1 November 2026
A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! In Anyone For Tennis? expect smashing stories, ace an...How The Body Keeps the Score: Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 1 November 2026
How The Body Keeps the Score ? Dr Bessel van der KolkLive on Stage Across the UK and IrelandTraumatic experiences leave their imprint on the body as well as the mind. Dr Bessel van der Kolk returns to How To Academy to offer a new paradigm ...A Man for All Seasons
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt's award-winning play. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More - scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Hen...It Walks Around The House At Night
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
A ghost story by Tim Foley · Directed by Neil Bettles Following a sell-out UK tour and London run, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner). When an out-of-work actor takes a j...Hannah East
Quays Theatre
Sunday 8 November 2026
Hannah East's brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly captures the chaos, joy, and absurdity of mum life. From pregnancy and labour ...Hay!
The Studio
Sunday 8 November 2026
There is only one word used in our show - it's 'Hay!' Like the stuffing in Geenie's scarecrow, 'Hay!' like the sound she makes when he comes to life and 'Hay!' when he sees all the wonders of the natural world for the first time. Only one w...Hay
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 8 November 2026
There is only one word used in our show - it?s ?Hay!? Like the stuffing in Geenie?s scarecrow, ?Hay!? like the sound she makes when he comes to life and ?Hay!? when he sees all the wonders of the natural world for the first time. Only one w...Wnkernomics: Showv4.1FinalUSETHIS
Lowry, Salford
Monday 9 - Tuesday 10 November 2026
Presented by Gag Reflex in association with Fane ProductionsWith two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say W*nkernomics is crushing it right now. They?d say they?...Omid Djalili
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 10 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No gov...Opera North - Rigoletto
Lyric Theatre
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
This bold, award-winning production of Verdi's classic opera by Femi Elufowoju Jr was lauded with rave reviews and star ratings when it was first performed in 2022. It is opera at its most gripping: a thrilling tale of power, devotion...Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll
Quays Theatre
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the ...Opera North - Eugene Onegin
Lyric Theatre
Friday 13 November 2026
Opera North's co-production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic with Irish National Opera and Opera Queensland. Tchaikovsky's most popular opera is a heart-breaking tale of love, regret and missed chances. His music is famed for its emo...
Opera North Pre-Show Talk: Eugene Onegin
Lowry, Salford
Friday 13 November 2026
Pre-show talk for "Eugene Onegin". Pre-show talks are free but ticketed - please book a ticket to avoid disappointment....Chris Hadfield - Exploring the New Space Age
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 15 November 2026 - Sunday 13 June 2027
What happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth? Join acclaimed Canadian astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaces...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 t...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 including...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 Activi...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 contemporarydance company, brings the German premiere of a new captivating double bill byinternationally acclaimed choreographers Emilie Leriche (US/Sweden) and EdouardHue (Switzerland). In Rot...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 pl...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 Bac...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 them...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 sto...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 is...Tez Ilyas
Quays Theatre
Saturday 28 November 2026
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back. Blackburn-born British-Pakistani comedian Tez Ilyas is one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, and Sunday Times best selling author (Secret Diary ofa British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4) ...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 Postma...
Yippee Ki Yay
Quays Theatre
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 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 (one...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 cre...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 suggesti...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 o...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 ...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 Keane, Liza Pulman and Adele Anderson, with Michael Roulston on piano, are back on the road following their hugely succe...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 in...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 perfec...Ahir Shah
The Studio
Sunday 7 February 2027
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show "Ends". The show spans six decades, three generations, and two continents, synthesising past and present in search of hope for the future. It's funn...Ahir Shah
The Studio
Sunday 7 February 2027
HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden. His last show, Ends, won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, sold out shows across ...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 aw...Rhys James
Quays Theatre
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, forens...Sao Paulo Dance Company
Lyric Theatre
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 February 2027
The electrifying Sao Paulo Dance Company returns to the UK for its highly anticipated second tour, bringing bold Brazilian energy and world class dance to Lowry. Following its hugely successful UK debut, Brazil's leading dance company m....jpg)
Andrew Ryan
The Studio
Saturday 20 February 2027
Irish Comedian Andrew Ryan and host of 'Cork in the North' podcast embars on his latest tour, "Let Me Know How You Get On." Andrew's quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural stand up. W...Vincent Simone - Tango Passions
Quays Theatre
Monday 22 February 2027
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to thestage with his brand new show... 'Tango Passions'. Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stalliontake you on a j...The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 February 2027
Alone in the sanctuary of her small bedroom, Little Voice fills the air with pitch‑perfect renditions of her deceased dad's prized record collection of the great Divas, from Judy Garland to Billie Holiday. But when her mother Mari's lates...Mike Bubbins
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 28 February 2027
Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes his second solo stand-up tour. Ideas Man, noun : 'A person who is particularly good...The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Lyric Theatre
Monday 1 March 2027
2025 marked the 40th anniversary of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, who, from their humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs, took the world by storm with their off-beat humour and four-stringed virtuosity. Formed in 1985 as ...Opera North - Don Giovanni
Lyric Theatre
Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 March 2027
Alessandro Talevi's eclectic production for Opera North follows the legendary womaniser, whose outward charm masks cruelty and violence, through time and space, bringing fresh insights to Mozart's darkest, craziest opera. As he seduces hi...Opera North: Big Opera Mystery
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 4 March 2027
Running timeApproximately 1 hourLanguageSung in English with English subtitlesAge guidance and content warningAimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11)An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them!Bring your thinking-caps, your magnif...Opera North - Dead Man Walking
Lyric Theatre
Saturday 6 March 2027
Opera North's co-production with English National Opera and Finnish National Opera, based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean, of Dead Man Walking is one of the most widely acclaimed and frequently performed operas of the past 25 years. I...Opera North Pre-Show Talk: Dead Man Walking
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 6 March 2027
Pre-show talk for "Dead Man Walking". Pre-show talks are free but ticketed - please book a ticket to avoid disappointment....Count Arthur Strong
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 21 March 2027
An unmissable night of unbelievable entertainment for all the family (no pets), as character comedian Steve Delaney returns as everyone's favourite elderly, pompous, mostly out-of-work, deluded thespian from Doncaster, in the second par...Flat & the Curves
The Studio
Sunday 28 March 2027
Award-winning comedy girl band Flat & the Curves return with their well-aged cabaret, Rose Tinted! Join the vocal powerhouses as they piece together bygone years of revelry, from knee-defying slut-drops to toe-curling one-night stands....Birmingham Royal Ballet - The Maiden of Venice
Lyric Theatre
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 April 2027
In this sumptuous reimagining of the 19th-century classic La Bayadere, Carlos Acosta moves the action to Renaissance Venice. Admiral Sandro returns victorious to Venice to prepare for his marriage to the daughter of the Doge. He learns that...BRB Class On Stage: The Maiden of Venice
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 3 April 2027
Come along and watch as some of BRB?s talented young dancers take their daily ballet class, essential to warm up their bodies ahead of a day?s rehearsals and performance. The class will be run by a senior member of the company, who will exp...Jon Culshaw
Quays Theatre
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Jon Culshaw is taking to the road with a brand-new show for 2027, Me, Myself & Others. Join the star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers as he takes you on a whistle stop tour through an array of famous voices in an evening of stand-up, stories,...
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
