Previous Events

Ten Years to Save the World is a comic art exhibition showcasing 10 leading artists from the UK and the Philippines addressing climate themes and representing the decade we have left to save the world.

Floating Earth by Luke Jerram is part of the Lightwaves 2021, light installation experience by provided by Quays Culture.

Lightwaves, the annual 10-day light festival animating Salford Quays, features its most ambitious line-up to date.

Local makers, bakers and artisans, will tempt visitors with a seasonal pick of festive food and drink, art and design, plus vintage and modern crafts.

There’s something for everyone at the Lowry this winter…

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.