Previous Events

To celebrate Manchester Pride and the bank holiday weekend, join the effervescent Pantomime dame, Mama G, who’ll be sharing some of Elmer’s most magical stories: from the original Elmer through to the most recent: Elmer and the Lost Treasure.

Saturday August 28th and 29th | 10am – 11am, 11am – midday, 1-2pm

Ages 3+

Drop in, no booking necessary

Free

Running on Saturdays throughout August, the Lowry are holding Walkeoke classes. A fun, easy walking-based workout to some of your favourite tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Try your hand at screen printing at Quays Culture’s pop up studio and take away your own Liz West inspired tote bag.

Quays Festival returns this August with an explosion of colour and free activity across the weekend of Sat 14 – Sun 15 August for everyone to enjoy.

Running on Wednesdays throughout August, the Lowry are holding dance workshops on the MediaCityUK piazza

Grab an ice cream and pull up a deckchair to join us for an hour of free screenings on our giant TV every Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm.

Working with local artists Venessa Scott, Reform and Tasha Whittle, pop down to see artists at work and the transformation of the MediaCity Piazza into an engaging and playful zone that’s fun for all.

Summer at MediaCity supports the national Summer of Play campaign to get children outside and playing with a host of free activities for families every Wednesday and Saturday throughout August.

Can you find all 6 pieces of Luna’s Art around MediaCityUK this Spring in this FREE Family Trail? Pick up a map from The Open Centre or Quayside MediaCityUK Customer Services and join the trail.

For one weekend only, artists who have created the acclaimed Box on the Docks public art display at MediaCityUK will open up their boxes and give visitors the chance to purchase their original art works ranging from paintings, jewellery to ceramics.

For one weekend only, artists who have created the acclaimed Box on the Docks public art display at MediaCityUK will open up their boxes and give visitors the chance to purchase their original art works ranging from paintings, jewellery to ceramics.

On Friday 13th March, Sport Relief returns to MediaCityUK and is putting on a Festival of Sport on the Piazza. Come along and get involved in a range of fun activities during your lunchtime, throughout the day or after work!