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The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Entertainment Centre

8 The Quays, Pier, Manchester, M50 3AZ –
Ordsall
From £295
hire fee
Up to 250
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Compass at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Compass
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
250 seats
300 standing
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 prov...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1600 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Studio at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Studio
Theatre
·
Private space
240 seats
250 standing
The Studio is a Theatre in The Lowry Salford Quays Venue and a compact black-box performance space tailored to adaptable staging. Design: The Studio has a high exposed ceiling and steel trusses, neutral walls and black draped surrounds that create a spare, functional backdrop for performances. Features: A PA system and overhead lighting rig provi...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £2700 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Pier Eight at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Pier Eight
Meeting Room
·
Private space
120 seats
120 standing
A bright, rectangular meeting space with neutral finishes, carpeted floor and a linear slatted ceiling. Rows of chairs face a front presentation area and large glazed doors at one end admit daylight and external views. Room features: Fixed audiovisual facilities include a projector, a whiteboard and a PA system with speakers. An air conditioning s...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £990 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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South at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

South
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
Our second smallest meeting spaces ideal for small meetings or as a breakout room for larger events. Well-equipped and located at the heart of the building.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £395 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Hexagon at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Hexagon
Meeting Room
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
Its unique positioning offers views of the vibrant interior of The Lowry and wonderful views of the waterside. Access to Hexagon is over a private, internal bridge, so you can really make an entrance. Perfect for smaller events.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £850 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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North at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

North
Boardroom
·
Private space
20 seats
A rectangular boardroom centred on joined white tables and mixed-colour chairs. A suspended ceiling, neutral carpet and recessed lighting create a practical, work-focused interior that receives natural light. Room features: A fixed projector and wall-mounted whiteboard support in-room presentations. A PA system with speakers and conference-call fa...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £295 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Nights Package – Compass – Compass

£64.95 per person

• Glass of fizz on arrival
• Three-course Christmas dinner
• Table magicians at your table
• Live singer and saxophonist
• DJ playing festive classics and dancefloor hits
• Christmas decorations and party bar
• Shared party night: 7:30 PM arrival, 8:00 PM dinner, last orders 12:45 AM, final curtain 1:00 AM
STARTERS
1. Lancashire ham hock terrine
2. Heritage beetroot & whipped plant-based feta terrine
MAINS
1. Garlic & herb chicken breast
2. Squash, caramelised red onion & sage tarte tatin
DESSERT
1. Double chocolate cheesecake
Pricing: from £64.95 per person
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
11:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
11:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
11:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
11:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
11:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
11:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
11:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
11:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
11:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
11:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Thursday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
11:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
11:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
11:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
11:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
11:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Friday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
11:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
11:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
11:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
11:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
11:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
10:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
10:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
10:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
10:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
10:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £295–£2700 hire fee
Compass
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Pier Eight
10:00 – 0:00
from £990 hire fee
Hexagon
10:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Studio
10:00 – 0:00
from £2700 hire fee
South
10:00 – 0:00
from £395 hire fee
North
10:00 – 0:00
from £295 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 250
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

The Lowry Salford Quays Venue is an entertainment centre combining two theatres and dedicated gallery spaces inside a landmark contemporary building.

Venue highlights: The venue's galleries present L.S. Lowry works alongside contemporary art and provide display and circulation areas that can convert to reception space. In-house catering and an on-site bar handle food and drink for private hires, and the in-house box office supports promoted, ticketed events. Accessible facilities include lifts to all floors and a designated accessible parking space.

Best for: Corporate receptions and product launches; private performances and screenings; gallery exhibition openings and art receptions.

Location: Salford Quays is a quayside cultural district centred on MediaCity, offering riverside promenades and a cluster of museums, galleries and entertainment venues that guests can visit before or after an event.

What guests say: The theatre seating provides comfortable, intimate sightlines suited to smaller-scale performances. The front-of-house facilities include accessible provisions and family-friendly items such as booster seats, and the staff are polite and helpful.

FAQ

Yes, the Hexagon room has natural daylight with views over the Quays and internal windows overlooking the venue.

All chicken is halal, and any options that include alcohol in the sauce can be changed to make them suitable.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Lowry Salford Quays Venue, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking is available on-site

The Lowry Salford Quays Venue is located at 8 The Quays, in Ordsall.

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