The Lowry is a theatre and gallery complex at Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is named after the early 20th century painter L. S. Lowry, known for his paintings of industrial scenes in North West England.
It comprises of 2 theatres plus galleries with works by LS Lowry in a permanent exhibition, and modern artists in a landmark quayside building.

Upcoming events at The Lowry
Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film
25 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Dear England
The smash-hit production of Dear England on tour from the National Theatre.
29 May 2025 - 29 Jun 2025
The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? Dear England from the West End
Buddy
The Buddy Holly Story is back with another timeless rock ‘n’ roll show
The Addams Family
Addams Family UK tour.
Murder, She Didn’t Write
A classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy.
Murder, She Didn’t Write
A classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy.
Gandini Juggling: Heka
Gandini Juggling: Heka Everything is not as it seems
The Merchant of Venice 1936
Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage
25 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025
Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, returning to London’s West End.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories - direct from the West End
John Shuttleworth
John Shuttleworth. Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and “the 42nd best comedian in the UK
Sara Pascoe
Sara Pascoe says Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so...
Ben Fogle
Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity.
Chris McCausland
A brand-new show for 2024! You might have seen Chris McCausland on Scared of the Dark,...and certainly on Strictly....
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Direct from London’s West End, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Girl on the Train
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Starring Giovanna Fletcher.
Derren Brown – Only Human Live
The master of mind control and psychological illusion on tour in 2025.
2 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, on tour 2025.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award
25 Apr 2025
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award
18 Mar 2025
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Julian Clary – A Fistful of Clary
You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.
1 May 2025
You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is a delight for audiences of all ages. Mozart’s miraculous music mixes popular songs with stirring choruses, arias of heart-melting beauty with dazzling vocal fireworks.
Rambert Dance Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a dance theatre show directed and choreographed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer. The production will feature the 20 permanent Rambert dance company on stage, and a live band playing specially commissioned music.
LS Lowry The Art & The Artist
The Lowry is home to the world’s largest public collection of paintings and drawings by...
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