Located on the waterfront at Salford Quays, The Lowry plays host to a variety of performing and visual arts. It attracts close to one million visitors each year and is one of the most popular visitor destinations in North West England.
The Lowry has two main theatres and a studio for the performing arts. The Lyric Theatre seats 1,730 while the smaller Quays Theatre has a capacity of 440. The Studio can accommodate up to 150. Seating plans for all performance areas are available on the official website.
The theatres host a vibrant and varied schedule of performances; almost 1,000 each year. The programme includes opera, ballet, drama, musicals, dance, comedy, lectures, music, and Christmas shows. World and UK premiers are common.
Tickets for performances at the Lowry can be purchased online from the official website and third party ticketing websites such as Ticketmaster. They can also be bought over the telephone by calling the box office on 0343 208 6000. Booking fees apply for tickets purchased online or over the phone.
Tickets can also be purchased in person from the box office. It is open every day of the week. Opening times are 10 am to 8 pm (6 pm on days when there are no performances scheduled).
Discounted tickets are available for children, students, the disabled, seniors, and unemployed. Salford residents enjoy special discounts and can even qualify for free tickets.
The gallery here houses the largest collection of paintings and drawings by LS Lowry. It comprises over 400 works. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
The Pier Eight restaurant enjoys a fantastic waterside setting and is open for lunch and pre-theatre dinner. Other facilities include several bars, a coffee shop, and gift shop.
The Lowry is located at the heart of Salford Quays (Pier 8, postcode M50 3AZ).
Visitors travelling to the Lowry by car should leave the M60 motorway at Junction 12 and take the M602, signposted for Salford and Manchester city centre. At the end of the M602 take the A5063 to Salford Quays and then follow the brown tourist signs to the Lowry.
There’s a drop-off zone adjacent to the main entrance. Parking is available at the multi-storey car park at Quayside (postcode M50 3AH). It is just a short walk away. Ticketholders enjoy discounted parking rates.
The nearest Metrolink station to the Lowry is MediaCityUK. Trams run from Manchester city centre.
Buses to The Lowry include the number 50 service from Didsbury. Stops on the way to Salford Quays include Manchester city centre, Salford Central Train Station, and Salford Crescent Train Station.
Other attractions in the area include the Imperial War Museum North, Quayside MediaCityUK, Vue Manchester Quayside, Old Trafford (Manchester United Museum and Tour), and MediaCityUK (BBC tours). All are within walking distance.
Almost three quarters of visitors to The Lowry live outside the Salford/Manchester area. Hotels nearby are listed at the end of this page.
Events - What's On - The Lowry
A selection of upcoming shows and events at The Lowry are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 20th September 2026 8:00 pm | Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie |
| Sunday 18th October 2026 1:00 pm | Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha Christie |
| Sunday 18th October 2026 7:30 pm | Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change! |
| Sunday 18th October 2026 8:00 pm | Joe Wells: Daddy Autism |
| Sunday 25th October 2026 8:00 pm | Jack Carroll: the Fall Guy |
| Saturday 16th January 2027 7:00 pm | The Classic Rock Show |
| Sunday 7th February 2027 8:00 pm | Ahir Shah: Golden |
| Friday 12th February 2027 7:30 pm | Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse |
| Saturday 13th February 2027 7:30 pm | Tom Davis: Spudgun |
| Monday 15th February 2027 7:30 pm | Gordon Buchanan: Lions and Tigers and Bears |
| Wednesday 17th February 2027 7:30 pm | Scott Bennett - Stuff |
| Sunday 28th February 2027 7:30 pm | Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man |
| Sunday 21st March 2027 7:30 pm | Count Arthur Strong - And it's Goodnight from Me! |
| Sunday 18th April 2027 7:30 pm | Dylan Moran - Looking For Trouble |
| Sunday 25th April 2027 7:30 pm | Myra Dubois: Siren |
| Sunday 9th May 2027 8:00 pm | Matt Bragg: Stand Up Comic |
| Sunday 20th June 2027 7:00 pm | Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - 50th Anniversary Tour 2027 |
More events may be listed on the official Lowry website (see the information section at the end of this page).
Have booked tickets again this time to see Matthew Bourne Cinderella. Was more than disappointed to see this ballet televised over Christmas! My tickets for March 2018 cost £90. Surely this is not right. Feel robbed!