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University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
Salford University’s cutting edge facility in Media City, the heart of the UK’s media and digital industries.
What's on near University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Lowry
Step through the wardrobe and experience an icy, magic and mystical adventure.
From £19
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Opera North: La bohème at Lowry
Opera North bring three productions to The Lowry this November – La Bohème, Susanna and the family-friendly Big Opera Mystery.
From £24.00
Opera North: Susanna at Lowry
Opera North joins forces with Phoenix Dance Theatre for Susanna – a bold reimagining of Handel’s oratorio that still feels fiercely relevant today.
From £24.00
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Shellshocked at Lowry
Coming to Lowry this November, Shellshocked is a thrilling new drama examining the aftershocks of war on the mind of a young soldier.
Opera North: The Big Opera Mystery at Lowry
Opera North invite families to don their detective hats and help catch an expert thief on the loose in this new musical adventure.
From £16.00
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Camille Walala: Square Eyes at Lowry
Lowry celebrates its 25th anniversary with a spectacular splash of colour from internationally renowned French artist Camille Walala.
Free entry
Sung Im Her: 1 Degree Celsius at Lowry
A visceral, high-energy dance work by Sung Im Her, exploring the climate crisis through electrifying movement, live sound and light.
From £13.00
David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
David Olusoga explores how three particular weapons shaped the world in A Gun Through Time at the Lowry.
Where to go near University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
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
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.
Salford
The Empty Space
at Footlights House
at Footlights House
An intimate black box theatre space hosting a variety of performance, situated close to the MediaCityUK studios.
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.
Manchester
Box on the Docks Mediacity
Innovative eating-out experiences next to the river in Salford’s Mediacity.
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
The Botanist Media City
High-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
MediaCityUK
General Store MediaCityUK
More than just a general store, the two-storey General Store MediaCityUK is a one-stop shop for retail and dining.
Manchester
MediaCity and Salford Quays
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…
Manchester
MediaCityUK Piazza
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…
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
Moose Coffee Media City
Independent, family-owned coffee shop, bringing North American breakfast and brunch to Media City.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Picks this month include bold visual art, wondrous opera and cinematic dance - plus a touch of ghostly storytelling for the Halloween season.
Literature Events in the North
One to add to your TBR pile, our latest round-up is a bumper edition and features some amazing events in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond...
Cinema in the North
It's busy month across the cinemas of the north as Halloween programming leads into two of the region's biggest film festivals.
Tours and Activities in the North
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
Exhibitions in the North
In galleries around the North this autumn, you'll find tactile sculptures, Treasures with a capital 'T' and plant magic.
Music in the North
From New York’s experimental underground to the most exciting sounds coming from local scenes, we're lining up a noisy autumn of gigs.
Family things to do in the North
Get ready for a suitably spooky October, with Pumpkin delight, theatre, workshops and all sorts of hair-raising fun!