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The Lowry Art & Entertainment

Pier 8, Salford, England, M50 3AZ
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About us

Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry Art & Entertainment is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and metallic surfaces. The Lowry is a world class visual and performing arts centre and an established conference and event venue. When you step inside, only then do you discover the magnitude of this dramatic steel structure which offers a fantastic range of modern and inspirational spaces including: the 1730 seat Lyric Theatre, the stunning Compass Room complete with its own panoramic balcony and The Lowry Galleries offering an exciting and unique space for private drinks receptions.

Venue Details

Total meeting space18,385 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity300
Seating capacity1,730
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities

  • AV capabilities
  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
18,384.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,308.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
4,337.9 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
1,730
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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for The Lowry Art & Entertainment in Salford

  • Venue Costs
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 7500 - GBP 7500
    Lyric Theatre
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 3500 - GBP 3500
    Quays Theatre
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 950 - GBP 1900
    Compass Room
  • Room Rental Fee
    GBP 400 - GBP 795
    Hexagon Room

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Lyric Theatre
10.8 sq. ft.
-
-
1730
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1730
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Quays Theatre
10.8 sq. ft.
-
-
440
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440
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Compass Room
2,325.0 sq. ft.
59.1 x 39.4 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
300
48
220
300
250
90
-
60
The Studio
4,337.9 sq. ft.
157.5 x 27.6 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
300
54
280
300
240
81
-
66
Andrew and Zoe Law Galleries
7,308.7 sq. ft.
186.0 x 39.4 sq. ft.
-
50
-
50
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Hexagon Room
1,420.8 sq. ft.
52.2 x 27.2 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
100
36
70
100
90
57
30
42
South Room
688.9 sq. ft.
26.2 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
40
18
--
40
18
18
18
North Room
387.5 sq. ft.
24.0 x 16.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
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20
--
14
Pier Eight
1,894.4 sq. ft.
48.2 x 39.4 sq. ft.
8.7 ft.
130
-
100
-
130
-
30
-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 10.8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £7.00/day )
Bus parking

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MediaCityUK

MediaCityUK

Business district
5 mins
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Imperial War Museum North

Imperial War Museum North

Museum
5 mins
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Manchester, GB1 M17 1TZ
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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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