Lowry 25

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.  

LOWRY 360 headlines a celebratory anniversary programme that combines high profile shows that will excite audiences with bold and adventurous productions, while a transformation of Lowry’s galleries and spaces will create a brand-new experience for visitors.

Developed with world-renowned creative studio Layers of Reality, ‘LOWRY 360’ will fully surround audiences with the sights and sounds of Going to the Match, transporting them into the painting before they experience the original artwork firsthand.

Gods of Salford - Reimagining Greek myths with a social impact

One of the most ambitious and standout shows of the anniversary programme is Gods of Salford, a Lowry commission from the award-winning Not Too Tame Theatre.

25 talented young people from Salford, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds and have experienced significant hardship, make up the cast and crew in this high-energy theatrical reimagining of Greek myths through the lens of Salford’s working-class spirit.

From Jeanette Winterson to Quentin Blake: A landmark year of art, theatre and social commentary

The 25th anniversary programme features world-class shows and exhibitions to fill Lowry’s theatres and galleries, bring in families and offer an opportunity to reflect on the importance of art and community. 

●    Families will be drawn to a free exhibition of Quentin Blake’s illustrations, featuring his most beloved characters from the BFG to Matilda and the Enormous Crocodile, displayed throughout the Lowry building. The exhibition includes a special portrait of L.S. Lowry drawn by Quentin Blake. 



●    Lowry’s Promenade Gallery will be transformed by a large-scale mural by French artist Camille Walala. Inspired by architectural aesthetics of cityscapes, Camille will draw on Lowry's locality and the prominent views of Media City from the Promenade to create a bold and colourful design. 



●    Lowry is hosting a 25th birthday lecture, with a talk from Manchester born writer Jeannette Winterson. Winterson will speak about L.S. Lowry’s ability to tap into the lives of working men and women of that time, drawing on her own family history.



●    The anniversary year will be kicked-off by a new production in May of James Graham’s Olivier Award winning play, Dear England, with a rewritten ending following the European Championships in 2024. 

●    Aakash Odedra, the UK’s leading Kathak performer, will present a stunning evening of dance and poetry inspired by Persian culture, with live music from Manchester Camerata called The Song of the Bulbul.




Full programme can be found on the Lowry 25 programme website.