The Lowry
Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces.
The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, bringing together a wide variety of performing and visual arts under one roof. Opening its door to the best in entertainment and education in the arts, The Lowry aims to give everyone access to new areas of creativity and to embrace its broad community.
The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts (1,730, 466 and 180 seats respectively) presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions.
Movement into and through the building generates an air of theatricality, festivity and anticipation. The layout of The Lowry encourages visitors to explore and enjoy the variety of facilities housed within it, throughout the day and evening. An open ramped route with dramatic views connects the theatre foyers and gallery spaces, forming a public promenade around the building, linking all activities.
A breathtaking new international landmark, The Lowry is a "must see" tourist attraction - not just a venue, but a destination. The Lowry increases opportunities for social interaction within the community and generate a spirit of participation. Above all, it is an exciting and stimulating venue for education, recreation and creativity.
A restaurant, cafes & bars are situated along the southern side of the building, with spectacular waterside views and in fine weather can extend out to quayside terraces overlooking the expansive Manchester Ship Canal.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
OPENING HOURS:
Box Office
9.30am - 8pm Mon - Sat
10am - 8pm Sun
Counter:
10am - 8pm Mon - Sat
10am - 6pm Sun, Bank Holiday Mons and evening when there are no shows in the theatres, (8pm on performance nights)
Galleries:
Open: Sun - Fri 11am; Sat 10am.
Close: Closing times daily 5pm.
Admission is free.
Gift Shop
Open daily from 10am at the start of the performance in The Lyric, usually 7.30pm
The Terrace Bar
Open from mdday.
The Tower Coffee Shop
Open daily from 10am.
The Lyric Circle Bar
Open for pre-show and interval drinks.
The Quays Theatre Bar
Open for pre-show and interval drinks.
Metrolink
From national railway stations, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria you can travel to The Lowry by Metro link tram. You should alight at Harbour City, a 10 minute walk from The Lowry.
Alternatively Metro link can be contacted on 0161 205 2000.
Train Information:
After exiting the train at Oxford Road walk up Oxford Road towards St Peter's Square. At St Peter's Square board an Eccles tram, alighting at Harbour City.
After exiting the train at Piccadilly Station head towards the tram station which is clearly signposted and located beneath the train station. Board an Eccles tram alighting at Harbour City.
Bus Information:
Buses that go along the Quays and past The Lowry:
69 - Eccles – Stretford. A regular service until 6pm excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Buses that stop on Eccles New Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry):
27 – Swinton – Manchester. A regular service excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.
25 – Bolton – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service.
33 – Wigan – Manchester. A regular service.
63 – Brookhouse – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service.
Buses that stop on Trafford Wharf Road (10 mins walk to The Lowry):
290 & 291 – Flixton – Manchester. An early morning and regular afternoon & evening service. No weekend or Bank Holiday service.
Buses that stop on Trafford Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry):
51 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
52 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings.
Please check bus routes and timetables with GMPTE on 0870 608 2 608 before you travel.
Address:
The Lowry
Pier 8
Salford Quays
M50 3AZ