Projects: Rachel Goodyear – Glimpse
Creative Tourist
The Lowry galleries are turning into project spaces giving Manchester-based artist Rachel Goodyear room to be impulsive and experimental.
What's on at The Lowry
Aakash Odedra – Mehek at The Lowry
An enchanting exploration of the human heart masterfully danced by Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations.
from £16.50
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The Detective Dog at The Lowry
Enjoy a heartwarming which holds friendship and the magic of reading at its core.
from £10.00
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Jo Lathwood: Making Up at The Lowry
‘Jo Lathwood: Making Up’ at the Lowry puts the ethos of sustainability through reuse and redistribution into practice with a brand new site-specific installation.
free entry
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Pagrav Dance – Aunusthan at The Lowry
Searching for something to brighten up January? Look no further than this fast-moving and vibrant display of classical Indian dance.
from £12.50
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The King and I at The Lowry
The award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I dances into Salford, following an acclaimed season at The London Palladium.
from £14.00
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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt at The Lowry
Pitched perfectly for pre-schoolers, the popular picture book – live on stage – offers a lively and sweet introduction to theatre.
from £19.00
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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World at The Lowry
Celebrate some of the most inspiring female icons to have ever lived, when this phenomenal pop musical returns to Salford this Christmas.
from £24.00
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Julia & Axel: Thirty Years of Favourite Stories at The Lowry
Step inside some of your favourite stories at this free exhibition celebrating author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
free entry
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Life of Pi at The Lowry
With eye-popping visuals, world-class puppetry and theatrical magic, the multi award-winning show stops at Salford on its first-ever UK tour.
from £17.00
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Christmas at The Lowry
Life of Pi, Fantastically Great Women, and beloved children’s classic Going on a Bear Hunt are among our picks of The Lowry’s festive season.
from £17.00Where to go near Projects: Rachel Goodyear – Glimpse
Manchester
Irwell Sculpture Trail
The 33-mile trail, which follows the River Irwell from Salford Quays all the way to Bacup in Pennine Lancashire, has been around for over a decade, but it’s recently been restored and expanded.
Manchester
Pier Eight
at The Lowry
at The Lowry
Pier 8, The Lowry’s in-house fine dining restaurant, is all about fresh produce and bold British flavours
Manchester
Lowry Outlet Mall
The Lowry Outlet Mall in The Quays district of Manchester sits opposite both The Lowry and MediaCityUK, Europe’s largest media hub and the home of BBC North.
Manchester
Central Bay
Central Bay is a new waterfront dining and drinking destination at Quayside MediaCity, opening summer 2023.
The Quays
The Alchemist Mediacity
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Salford
Uswim
at Salford Quays
at Salford Quays
Jump into waters of dock 9 at Salford Quays with Uswim, they bring the benefits and freedom of open water swimming to the convenience of a central location.
Manchester
Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)
Built on a former bomb site and designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, a visit to this iconic museum provides an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Manchester
11 Central
11 Central is a new bar and microbrewery launched by local brewing legends SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO at the Central Bay site in Salford.
Manchester
University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
Manchester
MCUK Ice Rink
at Media City
at Media City
Embrace that most Christmassy of activities and get your skates on outside of the chaotic city centre this winter. The Ice Rink at Media City will be serving festive fun till January 5th.
Manchester
Damson Media City
Independent restaurant located in Media City
Manchester
Booths Media City
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
What's on: Exhibitions
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At Home with the Pankhurst Family at the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
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Magic in this Country: Hepworth, Moore and the Land at the Hepworth Wakefield
Discover the organic inspiration behind the work of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and others in the new show at the Hepworth Wakefield.
£10, with concessions
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The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now
‘The Art of the Potter: Ceramics and Sculpture from 1930 to Now’ at the Hepworth Wakefield celebrates the gallery’s growing collection of ceramics and sculpture.
from £0.00
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If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022 at The Hepworth Wakefield
‘If Not Now, When? Generations of Women in Sculpture in Britain, 1960 – 2022’ is a new exhibition of sculpture at the Hepworth Wakefield.
from £0.00
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(Un)Defining Queer at The Whitworth
Through a fantastic collection of classical and contemporary artists’ work, ‘(Un)Defining Queer’ examines the use of language, histories and narratives to explore what ‘queer’ really means today. free entry
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Beatrix Potter: Passions in Paint at the Armitt Museum
Offering a brilliant blend of history, art and literature, this expanded exhibition at The Armitt, offers a revealing insight into the artist’s life and work.
from £4.00
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To The Lakes! at Wordsworth Grasmere
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
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Return of the Gods at The World Museum
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
£8 with concessionsCulture Guides
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