Open air square – notably not a Public Square – owned by Peel Holdings who are the developers behind the Media CityUK project as a whole. It’s a fairly large gently sloped square offering the flexibility to hosts events of varying sizes. Nearby you can find the BBC Blue Peter Garden which is a surprisingly petite, welcome, section of greenery and sits in contrast to the concrete Piazza.
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
Contemporary circus, dance and theatre combine as Sadiq Ali presents a new work that tackles stigma and reimagines narratives around HIV.
A new Lowry exhibition pitches us into 2076, where mycelium and AI entwine to ease the climate crisis together.
On New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent, in a single house, secrets inevitably bubble to the surface and a killer lies in wait.
From £25.00
Hailed “unmissable and unforgettable” by Rolling Stone, Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird comes to Salford.
From £22.50
Spies, Lies and Deception comes to The Quays, cracking open that window into the shady world of espionage and secret operations.
Free entry
Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.
From £20.00
Slow down, get hands-on and learn something genuinely useful in this small-group workshop offering a practical introduction to the sewing machine.
From £35.00
MediaCityUK sits on the site of the redeveloped Manchester Docks though for the most part it’s in Salford. It’s well worth a look if you’re on a visit to the…
An intimate black box theatre space hosting a variety of performance, situated close to the MediaCityUK studios.
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.
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
The Booths branch at Media City, Salford Quays is much appreciated by TV, radio and media executives who work in the area.
High-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.
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.
The latest offering from the UK-conquering Alchemist has an energetic vibe similar to others in this highly-regarded chain of restaurants.
Independent, family-owned coffee shop, bringing North American breakfast and brunch to Media City.
More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.
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.
Theatre across the North West splits between festive escape and sharp, urgent work exploring politics, power and resistance.
This week’s picks move from confrontational electronics and experimental pop to opera and Manchester’s grassroots R&B scene.
Hear ye, hear ye. Take some eating-out tips from our wintertime guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
This season, exhibitions across the North West feel attuned to the world beneath the world – the forces and stories shaping how we see, feel and imagine.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
