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
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 now...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 oblivion...Before I Go To Sleep
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 May 2027
Acclaimed actor, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of Before I Go To Sleep. Based on the international bestselling novel that became a hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, this thrilling n...Matt Bragg
The Studio
Sunday 9 May 2027
 Described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is one of the UK's most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly esta...Charlie Baker
The Studio
Tuesday 11 May 2027
Wasson? Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker brings an hour of 'genuinely funny ★★★★' (The Herald) stand-up drenched in manure, cider and clotted cream to your village/town/cattle market with his...Charlie Baker
The Studio
Tuesday 11 May 2027
Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand new show: GO GET IT.  You may know him from his roles in Eastenders and Dr Who, or indeed from The Last Leg, Parent...Singin' In The Rain
Lyric Theatre
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 31 July 2027
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, and a smash-hit in the West End and across the UK, this irresistibly charming show returns to make a splash in 2027. Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood in the roaring 20's with high-ene...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.
Please contact Lowry directly online. Click here for more details.
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
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our An Inspector Calls event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
Please click here for more information and Lowry's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the theatre. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Media City, Salford
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Lowry, Salford
