Sport
9th July 2022
MediaCity Swim Challenge
The MediaCity Swim Challenge is made for people who love endurance. Distances include 1.5km, 5km, 10km, 15km
What’s on
This is a place that immerses you – that surprises and inspires you. With friends, with family: enjoy one of the UK’s most creative waterside destinations.
Sport
31st July 2022
Morson Salford Triathlon
This triathlon around MediaCity begins with a dip in Dock 9 – home to Uswim – race participants then run and cycle around a multi-lap course, which offers lots of opportunities for spectators to cheer them on.
Sport
17th September 2022
Neon Swim
Neon Swim is the perfect dip for people wanting to experience night swimming in a magically lit Dock 9 at MediaCity. The great venue, friendly atmosphere and iconic backdrop offers the perfect recipe for a memorable experience.
Events
Past Events
Over the years we've been host to many events at across the MediaCity spaces.
Learn more about these events here.
Interested in holding an Event at MediaCity?
MediaCity is a vibrant, sustainable destination with a number of great spaces to promote your products to a diverse audience. We are always looking to work with likeminded partners to curate a programme of activations with community, mindfulness, wellbeing, social value, sustainability and fun being the focus.
Interested in hosting a Product Launch at MediaCity?
Hosting a brand launch, pop up or experiential campaign at MediaCity gives you access to a wide variety of visitors, residents and staff in one of the North’s most iconic locations. With a footfall of up to 10,000 per day and some of the biggest household names on the doorstep, MediaCity is an unrivalled destination to promote your brand, product or service.
Event spaces
spaces
Open Centre
Located within the front of the Studios building The Open Centre is a superb split-level space with an impressive mezzanine tier.
MCTV
Showcase your event or product on our new, state-of-the-art giant screen, which overlooks the piazza and gardens.
Quayside Plaza
Located directly outside the Lowry Outlet used to accommodate a wide range of popular public events, including the Victorian Christmas Markets and most recently the Food Festival.
Events
Events Brochure
MediaCity is a stunning and flexible destination. Learn more about our brilliant and versatile spaces by downloading our brochure.