Lyric Theatre

Lowry

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Elegant table with floral centerpiece at Lyric Theatre, perfect for gala dinners and award ceremonies.
  • From £9500
  • 1,730 Theatre
  • Salford Quays
  • From £9500
  • 1,730 Theatre
  • Salford Quays
Manchester's most visited tourist attraction with a prestigious 1730-seat theatre at the heart of MediaCityUK's waterside cultural quarter.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Top-quality facilities
  • Bright modern decoration
  • Heart of MediaCityUK location
  • Waterside setting
  • 1730-seat capacity
  • Full theatre rigging
  • Large professional stage
  • Covered loading bay

The Lyric Theatre is at the heart of The Lowry, and hosts dance, opera and theatre productions throughout the year. It is a highly regarded events venue, with top-quality facilities, bright and modern decoration, and seating for 1730 guests. The Lyric Theatre benefits from being the centrepiece of the Lowry, Manchester's most visited tourist attraction.




Frequently asked questions

The Lyric Theatre seats 1,730 guests and is primarily configured for theatre-style seating. The venue is designed for ticketed events, concerts, music performances, and award ceremonies with a large stage and full theatre rigging system.

The Lyric Theatre includes full theatre rigging, a large stage, and a covered loading bay for equipment access. The venue has top-quality facilities suitable for professional productions, concerts, and award ceremonies.

Theatre productions and concerts are handled by the theatre production team, not the conference and events team. You need to contact Steve Cowton directly for all production-related bookings and enquiries.

The Lyric Theatre is located at Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ, less than 2 miles from Manchester City Centre. The venue is situated in the heart of MediaCityUK on the waterside and is well-connected with good transport links.

Yes, the venue can accommodate large-scale productions with its 1,730 capacity, full theatre rigging, large stage, and covered loading bay. The Lyric Theatre is designed as a professional performance venue suitable for touring shows and major productions.

The Lyric Theatre is the centrepiece of The Lowry, Manchester's most visited tourist attraction, offering a waterside location in MediaCityUK. The venue combines professional theatre facilities with bright, modern decoration and is part of a vibrant cultural complex.

Yes, the Lyric Theatre can host award ceremonies and large corporate events with its 1,730 capacity, large stage suitable for presentations, and professional technical facilities. The venue's prestigious location and high-quality facilities make it ideal for formal events.

The Lyric Theatre is fully equipped for live music and concerts with its large stage, full theatre rigging system, and 1,730 capacity. The covered loading bay facilitates equipment load-in for touring productions and major musical events.




More about Lowry

Lowry is a unique venue, like no other. Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester City Centre for a one-of-a-kind venue less than 2 miles away, on Salford Quays waterside. Nestles in the heart of MediaCityUK, we're a well-connected hotspot with a strong community spirit.

Within our vibrant venue, you'll find a large range of flexible event spaces accommodating between 20 - 1730 delegates. Buzzing with originality and creativity, Lowry offers an inspiring backdrop to events that your guests will love.

Take a look at the diverse spaces within our iconic venue.