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Venue Type
Theatre
City
Manchester
Region
Midlands
Standing
280
theatre
1730
dinner
200
bedrooms
0
About
Lowry
Lowry is one of Greater Manchester's most distinctive cultural and events venues, occupying a landmark waterside location at Salford Quays in the heart of MediaCity. Best known for its theatres and galleries, the venue also offers an extensive collection of spaces for conferences, dinners, receptions, exhibitions and corporate events.
Events range from intimate meetings through to major conferences for 1,730 delegates in the Lyric Theatre. Alongside the auditoria are contemporary event rooms with panoramic waterside views, flexible studios and smaller meeting spaces, giving organisers considerable scope to combine plenary, breakout, catering and networking areas within one venue.
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Facilities and Services
Lowry provides a comprehensive in-house events service, with dedicated event management, catering and technical support available across the venue. Its background as a major performing arts venue means it is particularly well equipped for events requiring professional staging, lighting, sound and production.
Bespoke AV packages can be created by the in-house technical team, with strong Wi-Fi available throughout the principal event spaces. Catering is provided in-house, with options ranging from conference refreshments and working lunches through to private dining, receptions and formal dinners.
The building is accessible and offers direct loading access to its major theatre spaces. Multiple rooms can be hired together, allowing larger conferences to combine auditoria, breakout rooms, hospitality spaces and networking areas within the same venue.
Ideal For
- Conferences
- Awards Ceremonies
- Corporate Meetings
- Gala Dinners
- Drinks Receptions
- Exhibitions
- Product Launches
- Graduations
- Presentations
- Private Dining
- Christmas Parties
- Networking Events
Key Features
- Landmark Salford Quays location
- Maximum theatre capacity of 1,730
- Two major theatre auditoria
- Dedicated conference and event rooms
- Panoramic waterside views
- Flexible breakout spaces
- In-house catering
- Professional technical team
- Bespoke AV and production packages
- Outdoor balcony spaces
- Strong public transport connections
- Located within MediaCity
Landmark Salford Quays location
Maximum theatre capacity of 1,730
Two major theatre auditoria
Dedicated conference and event rooms
Panoramic waterside views
Flexible breakout spaces
In-house catering
Professional technical team
Bespoke AV and production packages
Outdoor balcony spaces
Strong public transport connections
Located within MediaCity
Why Hire
Lowry's greatest strength is the variety of spaces available within one building. A major conference can use the 1,730-seat Lyric Theatre for its plenary before moving delegates into separate rooms for workshops, catering and networking, while smaller events can operate independently in spaces such as Compass, Pier Eight or Hexagon.
Its theatre heritage also gives Lowry a significant production advantage. Events have access to professional technical expertise, substantial stages and infrastructure designed for live performance, making the venue particularly strong for conferences, awards ceremonies and events where presentation quality matters.
The Salford Quays setting provides another point of difference. Waterside views, contemporary architecture and the wider MediaCity environment give events a distinctive Manchester identity without relying on a conventional city-centre hotel or conference centre.
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Location and Access
Lowry occupies a prominent waterfront position at Salford Quays, less than two miles from Manchester city centre and at the heart of MediaCity. The surrounding area is home to major broadcasters, creative businesses, restaurants, hotels and attractions, making it particularly well suited to national conferences and corporate events.
The venue is well connected by Manchester's Metrolink network, with several tram stops within walking distance, while Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations provide national rail connections.
MediaCityUK Metrolink | 0.2 miles
Salford Quays Metrolink | 0.4 miles
Manchester Airport | 10.6 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
6
meeting rooms
2
bedrooms
0
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