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
São 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 ...Jimmy Rees
Quays Theatre
Friday 19 February 2027
A long overdue debut UK Tour from Australian Comedy Star Jimmy Rees. Having recently played to 150,000 in the southern hemisphere and a huge run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, comedian and internet sensation Jimmy Rees brings his hit show "...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. ...Not Now, Bernard
The Studio
Sunday 21 February 2027
A wildly funny, physical theatre adaptation of David McKee's much-loved picture book, bursting with chaos, live music made from instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster. Bernard's got a problem. There's a monster i...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 ...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 late...Crown of Blood
Quays Theatre
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 February 2027
'Of what use is a good man without ambition?' Following on from the success of Death and The King's Horseman (February 2025), Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres are delighted to announce the tour of their latest co-production, Crown of ...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 goo...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...De Nada Dance - Christopher Marlowe's Edward II
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 March 2027
Renaissance tragedy meets Mean Girls meets 80s slasher in Carlos Pons Guerra's queer dance adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II. Â Â Telling the true story of the king of England who fell in love with his male court favourite, DeN...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 h...Chloe Petts
Quays Theatre
Thursday 4 March 2027
Chloe Petts, breakout star of Taskmaster S22 (Ch4) and "one of the most compelling young comics" (The Guardian), returns with a new stand-up hour of trademark critically-acclaimed cerebral laddishness, Call Me By My Surname. After four suc...Opera North - The Big Opera Mystery
Lyric Theatre
Thursday 4 March 2027
Aimed at Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), this operatic extravaganza, with music played live by the Orchestra of Opera North, will give children an inspiring first encounter with opera. An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them...John Kearns
Quays Theatre
Friday 5 March 2027
 Tilting at Windmills  is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner,John Kearns.  A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man's life, alluding to books he hasn't read, t...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. ...
A Star Wars Improv Show - The One-Man Made-up Movie Parody
The Studio
Saturday 6 March 2027
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He's all the trailers, a...Secret Screenings with Beau Miles
Quays Theatre
Monday 8 March 2027
For the first time, Beau Miles is taking his Secret Screenings on the road in the UK, bringing new, unreleased films to intimate venues in 2027. Three or four of Beau's films, shown somewhere between first and final draft, but entirely wat...Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 20 March 2027
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ireland Tour.  "Big, beautiful and emotionally blasting" (The Guardian), ...Patrick Grant
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 9 March 2027
Join host of the Great British Sewing Bee Patrick Grant as he takes you behind the scenes of the Sewing Bee workroom, through Saville Row and on a journey to understanding what it means to craft and be creative in today's world. With no s...
Pierre Novellie
Quays Theatre
Saturday 13 March 2027
Pierre Novellie returns with more observational nerd comedy, Okay, One More Time Before Bed. Following the success of last year's show, You Sit There, I'll Stand Here, Pierre is back with a brand-new show, Okay, One More Then Bedtime, that...Rachel Parris
Quays Theatre
Sunday 14 March 2027
The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new standup. Whether you are a Speedy Boarder, a Girl With A Diamond Finger, a Gy...Gregor Fisher
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 16 March 2027
Gregor Fisher is back on the road with the second leg of his UK tour following a completely sold-out and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival season. Â Â Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter filled evening to share s...Being Mr Wickham
Quays Theatre
Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 March 2027
Direct from a hit-run in New York and the West End, Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham. Â Â Join Pride and Prejudice's most roguish gentleman, George Wickha...The Uncrackable Case
The Studio
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 March 2027
Tabloid media, conspiracy theorists and familiar fairy-tale faces collide in The Uncrackable Case - a wild, hilarious musical that's part courtroom comedy, part murder mystery and part musical fever dream. Think the gloriously ridiculous l...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 pa...Nick Cope's Family Show
Quays Theatre
Sunday 21 March 2027
Nick has lost his Bobble hat .. again ! Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful family concert and help him find his beloved hat with the wobbly bobble ! A joyous fun filled hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nic...Tape Face
Quays Theatre
Sunday 21 March 2027
Celebrating 20 years. TAPE FACE is back in the UK! Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking - drama with no acting. Las Vegas headliner TAPE FACE has become a global sensation. See the critically award-winning show that started it all. Ph...Nick Cope Family Show: I've Lost My Bobble Hat ….Again
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 21 March 2027
Nick Cope family show for 2026! ? Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. ? Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for chil...
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Savage
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 March 2027
SAVAGE. A drag extravaganza. A brand-new comedy about the Blonde Bombsite herself, Lily Savage.  Inspired by the life of Paul O'Grady and created with his blessing, SAVAGE is a bold and deeply moving new play, making its world premiere i...Peter Serafinowicz
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 23 March 2027
Spend an evening inside the genius comedic mind of Peter Serafinowicz. Showcasing cutting edge face-swap technology - developed by Peter himself - the master impressionist delivers a show packed with his trademark absurd comedy, beloved fa...Never Look Back
Quays Theatre
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 March 2027
John Rwothomack's (Far Gone) retelling of the East and Southern African soldiers who fought for the Commonwealth in World War II. Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech 'Abba' Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urge...Logicaltramp - The Spirit of Supertramp
Quays Theatre
Sunday 28 March 2027
"Logicaltramp are arguably the ultimate Supertramp tribute band and are great crowd pleasers as they run through the repertoire. So many well-crafted songs, it would only be logical to join the party, partake of an American breakfast and r...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...Phil Mealey - Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
Quays Theatre
Monday 29 March 2027
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family, BAFTA award-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, u...Crime and Punishment
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 30 March - Saturday 3 April 2027
Northern Broadsides presents Crime and Punishment  Murder. A cat-and-mouse chase.   In the heart of a bustling city, a penniless student murders in cold blood. He is caught in a spiral of paranoia and delusion as a cunning detective c...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 tha...Oliver Burkeman
Quays Theatre
Sunday 4 April 2027
Bestselling Author, Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks and its sequel Meditations for Mortals changed lives. Now he returns with a radically fresh way to engage with our age of bewilderment. Oliver Burkeman has inspired thousands of...Kane Brown (comedian)
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 4 April 2027
Coming off the back of his sold out Don't Listen To Me UK tour, comedian Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation. Everything is ...Ania Magliano
Quays Theatre
Monday 5 April 2027
Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues na...The Last Wild
Quays Theatre
Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 April 2027
An enthralling world premier of Piers Torday's much-loved story. In a future where animals no longer exist, twelve-year old Kester lives in a silent, quarantined world... until one night a flock of excited pigeons and a bossy cockroach s...
Matt Forde
Quays Theatre
Monday 12 April - Thursday 3 June 2027
Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes. Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal, The Matt Forde Focus Group) fo...Zog and The Flying Doctors
Quays Theatre
Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 April 2027
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with th...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...Tom Stade
Quays Theatre
Thursday 15 April 2027
 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...Jack Skipper
Quays Theatre
Friday 16 April 2027
After a sell-out debut tour and an appearance on Live at the Apollo, carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper is back with his brand-new show, Nothing Heavy.  Expect more of Jack's brilliantly relatable stand-up, as he tries to make s...Amy Gledhill
Quays Theatre
Saturday 17 April 2027
Amy Gledhill has appeared on the biggest comedy shows on TV, won the most prestigious award in live comedy and starred in a Netflix blockbuster. Then why can't she nail just one first date, social interaction or trip to the spa? (She is no...Dylan Moran
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 18 April 2027
A brand new show from BAFTA and Perrier awarding winning comedian & star of Black Books, Dylan Moran. Showtime. What are you going to do? Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what? We're fresh out of oblivio...Agatha Christie's The Hollow
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 April 2027
Following sell-out tours of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, Fiery Angel reunites with director Lucy Bailey to bring this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie's most compelling mysteries The Ho...Ed Night
Quays Theatre
Saturday 24 April 2027
Fresh off the back of a string of hospital appointments and a stint in the writer's cage of the only comedy TV show left in the country, people's comedian and serial loser Ed Night is back on that old road with his brand new stand-up tour,...Ted Hill
Quays Theatre
Saturday 24 April 2027
Ted Hill invites you inside his strange and chaotic mind for 110% Weird, a hilarious show about fitting in, standing out, and self-acceptance. Would Ted be better off as a "normal" comedian, or staying true to himself with multimedia, over...Myra DuBois
Lyric Theatre
Sunday 25 April 2027
Don't be alarmed, she's making a noise!  After taking the global internet by storm with viral clips of her shows, dazzling the West-End as 'Ruth' in the hit show 'Titanique' and a barnstorming sell-out tour of Australia, the UK's self-de...Jeff Innocent
Quays Theatre
Sunday 25 April 2027
 Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special 'Smart Casual', Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup, Leaning In. At the ripe age of 70, and after decades of resistance, Jeff has finally decided to embrace...
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
