University of Salford MediaCityUK Campus
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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
How To Fail Live with Elizabeth Day at the Lowry
Join Elizabeth Day on the Salford leg of How To Fail’s first UK tour, where she’ll be joined by a very special guest.
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Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at The Lowry
An explosive new dance production heads to The Lowry, bringing a whole new dimension to The Who’s iconic rock album.
from £23.00
emilyn claid: Untitled at Lowry
emilyn claid’s intimate and dazzling performance blends movement and theatre to explore ageing, acceptance and transformation.
from £14.00
Opera North Pre-Show Talk – The Flying Dutchman
A pre-show talk where you get the chance to learn bit more about the opera and the production directly from the company.
Wes Peden: Rollercoaster at Lowry
Expect contemporary plate spinning, epic 3-ball juggling and some of the most difficult juggling ever done on stage in this thrilling circus show produced by Gandini Juggling.
from £18.00
Homecoming at Lowry
Blending storytelling, dynamic choreography and cutting-edge technology, this show can be enjoyed as an immersive live theatre show or via VR. Intrigued? We certainly are.
from £18.00
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The Shark is Broken at Lowry
What better way to mark the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic movie, Jaws, than with a dramatic dive behind the scenes into its creation.
from £20.00
Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show at Lowry
Enjoy an afternoon of belly laughter and ridiculousness as Olaf Falafel returns to Lowry for some kids comedy.
from £19.50Where 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
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring 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
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
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
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
Irwell Sculpture Trail
The 33-mile trail, which follows the River Irwell from Salford Quays all the way to Bacup in Pennine Lancashire, has been around for over a decade, but it’s recently been restored and expanded.
Manchester District Guides
Culture Guides
Exhibitions in the North
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
Music in the North
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in latest live music round up.
Tours and Activities in the North
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.
Theatre in the North
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
Food and Drink in the North
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Cinema in the North
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Literature Events in the North
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Family things to do in the North
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families