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 |
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Sunday 4th September 2022 7:30 pm | Al Murray - Gig For Victory |
Tuesday 6th September 2022 7:00 pm | David Essex |
Thursday 8th September 2022 8:00 pm | Russell Kane Live: the Essex Variant! |
Friday 9th September 2022 8:00 pm | Russell Kane Live: the Essex Variant! |
Saturday 10th September 2022 10:00 am | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Saturday 10th September 2022 12:30 pm | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Saturday 10th September 2022 3:00 pm | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Sunday 11th September 2022 10:00 am | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Sunday 11th September 2022 12:30 pm | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Sunday 11th September 2022 3:00 pm | Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever! |
Monday 12th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Tuesday 13th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Wednesday 14th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Thursday 15th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Friday 16th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Saturday 17th September 2022 8:00 pm | David Baddiel - Jews Don't Count |
Saturday 17th September 2022 8:00 pm | Joanne McNally: the Prosecco Express |
Sunday 18th September 2022 7:00 pm | AXEL BLAKE |
Sunday 2nd October 2022 7:00 pm | Calum Scott |
Sunday 2nd October 2022 8:00 pm | Flo & Joan - Sweet Release |
Monday 3rd October 2022 7:30 pm | Michael Palin: From North Korea into Iraq |
Tuesday 4th October 2022 7:00 pm | Gary Barlow - A Different Stage |
Wednesday 5th October 2022 7:00 pm | Gary Barlow - A Different Stage |
Thursday 6th October 2022 7:00 pm | Gary Barlow - A Different Stage |
Friday 7th October 2022 7:00 pm | Gary Barlow - A Different Stage |
Saturday 8th October 2022 7:00 pm | Gary Barlow - A Different Stage |
Sunday 16th October 2022 6:30 pm | The Proclaimers |
Thursday 20th October 2022 8:00 pm | Maisie Adam - Buzzed |
Sunday 23rd October 2022 7:30 pm | Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun |
Sunday 23rd October 2022 8:00 pm | Elf Lyons: Raven |
Tuesday 25th October 2022 7:30 pm | The Magical Music of Harry Potter |
Wednesday 26th October 2022 7:30 pm | SingalongaGareth |
Sunday 30th October 2022 8:00 pm | Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People |
Saturday 12th November 2022 8:00 pm | Shane Todd |
Sunday 13th November 2022 7:30 pm | An evening with Noel Fitzpatrick |
Sunday 27th November 2022 8:00 pm | Jason Byrne: Unblocked |
Friday 9th December 2022 8:00 pm | Clinton Baptiste: Clinton Vs Ramone |
Wednesday 25th January 2023 7:00 pm | The Classic Rock Show 2023 |
Thursday 26th January 2023 7:30 pm | Jason Fox Life At the Limit |
Sunday 29th January 2023 7:30 pm | Queen Extravaganza |
Friday 17th February 2023 8:00 pm | Dara O' Briain: So...Where Were We? |
Saturday 18th February 2023 8:00 pm | Dara O' Briain: So...Where Were We? |
Saturday 18th February 2023 8:00 pm | Tom Houghton - Absolute Shambles |
Thursday 23rd February 2023 8:00 pm | Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Com 1 |
Sunday 26th February 2023 8:00 pm | Mike Bubbins: Throwback |
Sunday 19th March 2023 8:00 pm | Michelle De Swarte - Moved |
Friday 24th March 2023 10:00 am | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Friday 24th March 2023 2:00 pm | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Saturday 25th March 2023 10:00 am | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Saturday 25th March 2023 1:00 pm | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Saturday 25th March 2023 3:30 pm | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Sunday 26th March 2023 10:00 am | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Sunday 26th March 2023 1:00 pm | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Sunday 26th March 2023 3:30 pm | HEY DUGGEE - The Live Theatre Show |
Saturday 15th April 2023 8:00 pm | Eshaan Akbar: The Pretender |
Saturday 15th April 2023 8:00 pm | Jayde Adams : Men I Can Save You |
Sunday 21st May 2023 7:30 pm | Phil Wang: Wang in There, Baby! |
Sunday 28th May 2023 7:30 pm | Carrie Hope Fletcher - an Open Book |
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!