Your summer starts here
Looking for things to do this summer? Discover a season packed with creativity, culture and entertainment at Lowry.
Wild Things
Looking for a free family day out this summer?
Step into Wild Things, a vibrant exhibition full of imagination, creativity and natural wonders. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, it's a chance to explore, play and discover together, completely free.
Summer shows
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Disney's High School Musical
Sat 22 Aug 2026
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Sat 19 Sep 2026
Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt
Fri 28 Aug 2026
6:30PM
Cbeebies House Party LIVE!
Sat 29 Aug 2026
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Sun 30 Aug 2026
Dear Zoo
Tue 11 Aug 2026
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Sun 16 Aug 2026
In The Night Garden
Wed 05 Aug 2026
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Sun 09 Aug 2026
New in store
Head over to the Lowry Shop inside the exhibition and see our superb range of Wild Things themed gifts including books, plushies, games and pocket money toys from just £2!
Kids Eat Free at Lowry Bar & Kitchen
Get a kid’s meal for FREE with every adult meal purchased. If your little ones would prefer a Wild Things lunchbox, head to the Coffee Shop by the Galleries and get one for just £5.50.
Activities around the building
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Storytelling Corner
Tue- Sun
12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm
Step into the pages of some of children's favourite books in this fun 20-minute storytelling session inspired by our Wild Things exhibition. Perfect for little imaginations! -
The Book Nook
Tue-Sun
Open during building hours
Wander into our Book Nook filled with wonderful stories from the Wild Things exhibition. Browse beautiful books, share a favourite tale and discover a special dolls house version of Lowry waiting to be explored. -
Queen Bee's Hive Drama
Tue-Sun
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Join Queen Bee for a playful 25-minute drama adventure inspired by Queen Bee's Day Off. Fly, buzz, freeze and create a hive of sound as you help a very tired Queen Bee enjoy her day off! Designed for little bees aged 4+. -
Little Lowry Kitchen
Visit our role play kitchen in Lowry Bar & Kitchen and whip up some imaginative fun inspired by Wild Things.
Perfect for little chefs with big imaginations. -
Creative Fun in the Lookout
Tue-Fri
11am- 4.30pm
Sat & Sun
10am-4.30pm
From crafty creatures to imaginative adventures, The Lookout is packed with drop-in activities inspired by Wild Things. Create, play and see where the story takes you.