The Lowry

Located on the waterfront in Manchester’s Salford Quays, the Lowry is home to a variety of performing and visual arts.

Theatres

The Lowry has 2 main theatres that offer a full range of live entertainment including opera, ballet, musicals, dance, comedy and West End shows. The Lyric Theatre seats 1,730 while the smaller Quays Theatre can accommodate 466.

Art Galleries

The galleries here have changing exhibitions featuring the work of Lowry and contemporary artists.

Restaurants

Places to eat include the Terrace Restaurant and the Terrace Café Bar. Reservations are recommended for the Terrace Restaurant.

Tickets (and a full events listing) can be obtained from Ticketmaster.

Other attractions in the area include the Imperial War Museum North and the Manchester United Museum and Tour. Both are within walking distance.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

Editor
A Lowry painting never seen by the public is now on display at the gallery. Industrial Landscape will be on display at the gallery until June 1.
Observor
The Lowry won the Royal Fine Arts Commission Trust's Building of the Year award in 2001.
Observor
The Lowry cost 120 million pounds to build. Approximately 2/3 of this was funded by the National Lottery.
Marcus Bennet
I was quite suprised by Steven Seagal's performance at the Lowry the other night. I just thought he kicked ass.

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Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester M50 3AZ

Metrolink: Harbour City

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