The Lowry

The Lowry - Exterior of the building

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Pier 8
Salford Quays
Greater Manchester
M50 3AZ

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0161 876 2040

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The Lowry description

Commercial Venue / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Hotel / Conference Centre / Party Venue

Extra Large (300+)

The Lowry is a multipurpose arts centre and Greater Manchester’s most visited tourist attraction. It is also an established events venue, hosting a diverse range of conferences and events each year. The visually impressive building is located at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting media destinations.

The contemporary building has a wide variety of conference rooms, catering for between 10 and 1,730 delegates, offering a unique and versatile setting for any event. Each space is fully equipped with WiFi, air conditioning and blackout facilities as standard. A professional in-house technical support service is available with highly experienced staff on hand to assist with all your AV needs.

The Lowry prides itself on offering a bespoke events service where packages are tailored to suit exact requirements. The perfect blend of flexible facilities, inspirational surroundings, excellent transportation links and experienced staff means that when it comes to creating your special event The Lowry will fulfil your every need.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

Within 50 metres

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Yes - Professional (manned)

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Yes - Manned

Other venue facilities

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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.

The Lowry’s largest theatre. Impressive in size, the theatre features the UK’s largest stage outside of London.

The contemporary theatre can seat up to 1,730 delegates, in fixed tiered seating designed by Ferrari.

The space is fully air conditioned and the latest in
audio-visual technology can be provided.

Capacity

As meeting room:

1730

As theatre:

1730

The Quays Theatre is an extremely adaptable space, providing an unique setting for conferences, fashion shows or presentations.

Hydraulic technology allows a range of seating configurations to make your event more unique, such as catwalk, flat-floored or theatre in the round. Alternatively, the traditional end-stage setting proves popular for conferences for up to 440 people.

Capacity

As meeting room:

440

As theatre:

440

The Compass Room is a contemporary, circular space privately located on the fourth floor of the building.

Floor to ceiling windows provide 360 degree views of the surrounding area, but at the touch of a button, the room can be completely blacked out.

The room also benefits from its very own private balcony, a perfect space for delegates to network.

Capacity

As meeting room:

250

For dining:

220

As theatre:

250

For dancing:

180

For a reception:

300

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The versatile Hexagon Room is a perfect space for intimate dinners for up to 60 people, or receptions up to 100. The space is fully air conditioned and has an abundance of natural daylight. Views of both the quayside and our public promenades can be enjoyed from within the room.

The Hexagon Room is accessed by its own internal bridge. Overlooking the public areas below, the Hexagon Bridge provides a unique and interesting space for registration and pre-dinner drinks.

The room hire includes the use of an LCD projector and screen.

Capacity

As meeting room:

90

For dining:

70

As theatre:

90

For dancing:

60

For a reception:

100

15m x 8m

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The South Room is centrally located on the ground floor of the building. The space is intimate, perfect for small meetings or as a break out space for part of a larger event.

The room hire includes the use of an LCD projector and screen

Capacity

As meeting room:

40

As theatre:

40

8m x 8m

The North Room is centrally located on the ground floor of the building. The space is intimate, perfect for small meetings or as a break out space for part of a larger event.

The room hire includes the use of an LCD projector and screen.

Capacity

As meeting room:

20

7m x 5m

The Andrew and Zoe Law Galleries present the world’s largest public collection of LS Lowry’s work revealing a broad rage of paintings, drawings, sketches and breath-taking landscapes.

The Galleries offer an exciting and unique space to entertain guests and delegates alike. The Galleries can be hired exclusively from 6pm for a private drinks receptions or dinners.

Capacity

For dining:

80

For a reception:

200

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