An auditorium with rows of burgundy chairs, wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ceiling spotlights at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
An auditorium with rows of purple chairs, large windows, and ceiling spotlights at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
An auditorium with rows of purple chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed ceiling beams at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
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An auditorium with floor-to-ceiling windows, round tables, and colorful lounge chairs at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.

Compass at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
8 The Quays, Pier, Manchester, M50 3AZ –
Ordsall
Up to 250
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The space is an open, modern auditorium with a high exposed-beam ceiling, a polished timber floor and wrap-around windows that flood the room with daylight.

Room features: The room provides a ceiling-mounted projector, a large flatscreen display, a PA system and conference-call facilities. A whiteboard, flipchart and air conditioning are also provided.

Best for: Presentation-led sessions, public lectures and panel events.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 150
U-Shaped
up to 48
Classroom
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking is allowed indoors.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

The Lowry Salford Quays Venue is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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