The Lowry
The Lowry is a world class visual and performing arts centre, and an established conference, meeting and events venue, offering a unique and alternative venue solution, in an innovative, contemporary and inspirational environment.
The architecturally dramatic venue provides a fantastic range of spaces and hosts a variety of events including: large scale conferences in our theatres for up to 1,730 delegates; presentations, dinners, weddings and Christmas parties in our flexible event rooms; a private reception or networking event in our contemporary exhibition Galleries; or simply a smaller meeting/training room incorporating built-in audio-visual facilities.
The corporate team are with you throughout your conference, meeting or event, providing creativity, knowledge, guidance and support from enquiry to completion. Our high-quality catering and in-house audio visual services make us an excellent venue choice, which will impress both you and your guests.
The Lowry’s waterfront location is just outside Manchester City Centre, in Salford Quays, with public transport links, including a convenient tram stop and car parking opposite. By holding an event at The Lowry, you will also be supporting the work of The Lowry Centre Trust, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity (no.1053962). The Lowry’s aim is to be an environmentally conscious and responsible venue.
Room capacities
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| Compass Room | 300 | 144 | 60 | 48 | 90 | 300 | 220 | 180 | 200 |
| Hexagon Room | 90 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 57 | 100 | 80 | 60 | 80 |
| South Room | 40 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 18 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North Room | 20 | --- | 14 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Conference Theatre | 100 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quays Theatre | 440 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lyric Theatre | 1730 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| West Room | 70 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 70 | 50 | --- | --- |
| West 1 (Brown) | 28 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | --- | 20 | --- | --- |
| West 2 (Squire) | 28 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | --- | 20 | --- | --- |
| East Room | 60 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 50 | --- | --- |
| East 1 (Ryder) | 18 | --- | 12 | 9 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| East 2 (Boon) | 18 | --- | 12 | 9 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Central Room | 60 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 50 | --- | --- |
| Central 1 (Coogan) | 20 | --- | 16 | 11 | 12 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Central 2 (Booth) | 28 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | --- | 20 | --- | --- |
| Exhibition Space | 240 | 164 | --- | --- | 108 | 240 | 180 | --- | --- |
| The Studio | 240 | 120 | 66 | 54 | 81 | 300 | 280 | 260 | 240 |
| Studio 1 | 150 | 96 | 60 | 48 | 63 | 150 | 150 | 120 | 150 |
| Studio 2 | 40 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 40 | 30 | --- | --- |
| Studios 3 | 100 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 51 | 100 | 80 | 60 | 80 |
| Lowry Galleries | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 250 | --- | --- | --- |
| Note 1 | The Lyric, Quays and Conference Theatres are all fixed and tiered seating | |
| Note 2 | The Compass room is a circular shaped room with a diameter of 9 x metres and The East 2 room is an irregular shape. | |
| Note 3 | The Exhibition space includes all space within the ground floor conference centre, including The Conference Theatre | |
| Note 4 | The Galleries consist of a number of rooms with various ceiling heights | |
| Note 5 | The Studio consists of three rooms, seperated by sound-proof floor-to-ceiling partition walls, and can be opened/flat-floored into one large area. | |
| Studio 1 has tiered theatre style seating for upto 150, with a stage area at the front. |
To book your event at The Lowry or for further information on the wide range of facilities and activities available throughout the venue, please contact us via email at venues@jellyandcustard.co.uk quoting 'The Lowry' in the subject line, or alternatively complete our online contact form