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The Lowry Art & Entertainment
Pier 8, Salford, England, M50 3AZ
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
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
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 FeeGBP 7500 - GBP 7500Lyric Theatre
- Room Rental FeeGBP 3500 - GBP 3500Quays Theatre
- Room Rental FeeGBP 950 - GBP 1900Compass Room
- Room Rental FeeGBP 400 - GBP 795Hexagon 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 | - | - | - | 1730 | - | - | - |
Quays Theatre | 10.8 sq. ft. - | - | 440 | - | - | - | 440 | - | - | - |
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 | - | - | - | - | - |
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 | - | - | - | 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
Distance from airport 10.8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £7.00/day )
Bus parking
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Health and Safety
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Does The Lowry Art & Entertainment clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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