Enjoy a year of unmissable drama's, world class dance productions and family favourite shows at Salford's iconic theatre that is a cultural beacon, Lowry. Lowry has been spreading the joy of art and creativity for 25 years. As a charity, Lowry puts every pound back into fantastic projects across local communities, nurturing young talent and creating a programme as diverse and open minded as Salford itself.
With something for everyone, from Olivier Award winning dramas, family favourites that bring best-selling books to life, musicals bursting with unforgettable songs, and breath-taking award winning dance performances, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself into the world of theatre with a year of jam-packed spectacular shows.
Here's Visit Manchester's top 10 must-see shows for 2025:
Dear England: Olivier Award Winner
Dear England
The National Theatre’s Olivier-Award winning smash hit is coming to Salford for four weeks…
Dear England is coming to Lowry for four weeks only from 29th May, following a record-breaking run in the West End. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? The team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.
Written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold, this ‘back-of-the-net winner’ (The i) is ‘more entertaining than a World Cup final’ (Tatler).
Chicago: Olivier, Grammy, Tony Award Winner
Chicago
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back in Salford in 2025…
CHICAGO, the "sexiest musical ever" (Metro) is back in Salford on the 25th August 2025.
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy score with one show-stopping song after another includes “Razzle Dazzle”, “Cell Block Tango”, and “All That Jazz”. With 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations, CHICAGO truly is “SUPERB” (Daily Telegraph).
Breath-taking Ballet
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell comes to Salford for the first time in 2025. In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight…
Presented by Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK Meet the new generation… In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote QUADROPHENIA. Recorded by The Who - it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the…
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The National Theatre’s Olivier-Award winning smash hit is coming to Salford for four weeks only, following a record-breaking run in the West End. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?…
Get ready for the excitement as Lowry celebrates a quarter-century of creativity and inspiration here in Salford. Since opening its doors in 2000, Lowry has welcomed 18.5 million visitors and now, it's pulling out all the stops with a spectacular programme of celebratory events, and exhibitions…
Thursdays 4.45 - 5.45 pm Calling young people aged 9-16 who love to move! Take part in this inspiring dance project to develop your dance ability and unleash your artistic creativity. Experience how dancers train at Lowry. All genders and abilities welcome! In this project you will.... Learn from…
Lowry is home to the world’s largest public collection of paintings and drawings by LS Lowry. A large selection is on display in their permanent exhibition alongside other works on loan from private collections across the UK. LS Lowry is one of the most popular British painters of all…
In the depths of Auschwitz, amid unimaginable cruelty, music echoed through the camp. Orchestras made up of prisoners were forced to entertain Nazi officers and accompany the grim march of captives to and from their labour. Yet, as Leo Geyer, composer and Artistic Director of Constella, discovered…
A four day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges, higher educational settings, as well as theatre and dance academies from across the region, showcasing a full range of genres celebrating dance. This event has now been running since 2010 and it looks to be another year of…
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A magnificent building alongside Salford Quays, inside visitors will find three stunning theatres alongside galleries showcasing artists of local, national and international renown. The Lyric (the largest stage in England outside London) and the more intimate Quays. With a huge variety of…
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Dear England
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LOWRY 360: Celebrating 25th anniversary
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Lowry Youth Dance Project
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Modern Life: The LS Lowry Collection
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The Lost Music of Auschwitz
In the depths of Auschwitz, amid unimaginable cruelty, music echoed through the camp. Orchestras…
Salford Dance Explosion 2025
A four day festival of dance performances from local schools, colleges, higher educational settings…
Pendleton Showcase: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame
Get ready for a riotous ride through chaos and corruption in Accidental Death of an Anarchist…
Eid Musical Evening MACFEST 2025
Join MACFEST for a marvellous Eid musical evening at the Lowry in Salford Quays. Like previous…
An Evening Without Kate Bush
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not there…
Ed Night: The Plunge
Hi there, I’m Ed Night. I’m a stand-up comedian. I’ve just come back from the Edinburgh Fringe and…
Salford Is Who I am (MAPAS Summer Showcase Concert)
A celebration of Salford, featuring over 1000 children and young people from across Salford…
Platform: 2025 Edition
Platform Manchester is back for another unforgettable night showcasing the best hip-hop and…
Tom Lawrinson - Buried Alive (And Loving It)
Everything is awful but that’s okay, argues Tom in his ridiculously entertaining show about…
Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell comes to Salford for the first time in 2025…
Matt Chorley: Making A Meal Of It
MATT CHORLEY: MAKING A MEAL OF IT For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics…
Anton and Giovanni: Together Again
The nation’s favourite double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are Together Again in…
Salford Community Leisure's Dance Teams' 20th Anniversary Street Dance Show
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Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet
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Statement Begins: An Evening with the Creators of The Magnus Archives
As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, Rusty Quill invites you to an exclusive live event: an…
Pilgrims (RPA Showcase 2025)
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Quentin Blake and Me
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Showcase '25 for 'Prevent Breast Cancer'
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In the Night Garden Live
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British Youth Music Theatre: Worn Out
British Youth Music Theatre and Lowry present an empowering new musical retelling of The 12 Dancing…
By Royal Appointment
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The Addams Family
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The Diana Mixtape
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A Particularly Nasty Case: A Murderously Funny Evening With Adam Kay
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An Evening with Sir David Jason
Sir David Jason takes to the stage with a brand-new show, joined by a special guest presenter for an…
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Bill Bailey
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Derren Brown
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Nuua Circus: Meanwhile
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Ms Rachel 'Fun For Little Ones' - Live Tribute Tour
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Susie Dent
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The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard
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An Audience with Coronation Street
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Black Sabbath - The Ballet
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Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive
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Daniel O'Donnell
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The Sticky Dance
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Thomas Green: Brainstorm
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Dead Ringers
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Josie Long: Now is The Time of Monsters
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W*nkernomics: Just Touching Base
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Mischief Theatre: A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
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