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 5th June 2022 8:00 pm | Count Arthur Strong: And This is Me! |
Sunday 12th June 2022 7:00 pm | Rumours of Fleetwood Mac |
Sunday 12th June 2022 8:00 pm | Graeme Hall The Dogfather |
Tuesday 14th June 2022 7:00 pm | An Evening with The Hollies - 60th Anniversary tour 2022 |
Wednesday 15th June 2022 8:00 pm | Rhod Gilbert: the Book of John |
Friday 17th June 2022 7:00 pm | The Guilty Feminist: Live |
Friday 17th June 2022 8:00 pm | Patrick Kielty: Borderline |
Wednesday 22nd June 2022 7:30 pm | Oti Mabuse - I Am Here |
Thursday 23rd June 2022 7:30 pm | Oti Mabuse - I Am Here |
Sunday 26th June 2022 2:30 pm | Anton and Giovanni - Him and Me |
Sunday 26th June 2022 7:30 pm | Anton and Giovanni - Him and Me |
Thursday 30th June 2022 8:00 pm | Larry Dean: Fudnut |
Friday 15th July 2022 8:00 pm | An Audience with Tez Ilyas |
Monday 1st August 2022 7:00 pm | An Evening with David Sedaris |
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! |
Saturday 17th September 2022 8:00 pm | Joanne McNally: the Prosecco Express |
Sunday 2nd October 2022 7:00 pm | Calum Scott |
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 |
Sunday 30th October 2022 8:00 pm | Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People |
Sunday 13th November 2022 7:30 pm | An evening with Noel Fitzpatrick |
Sunday 27th November 2022 8:00 pm | Jason Byrne: Unblocked |
Thursday 8th December 2022 8:00 pm | Jayde Adams : Men I Can Save You |
Friday 9th December 2022 8:00 pm | Clinton Baptiste: Clinton Vs Ramone |
Thursday 26th January 2023 7:30 pm | Jason Fox Life At the Limit |
Sunday 29th January 2023 7:30 pm | Queen Extravaganza |
Saturday 18th February 2023 8:00 pm | Dara O' Briain: So...Where Were We? |
Sunday 26th February 2023 8:00 pm | Mike Bubbins: Throwback |
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!