This Winter at Salford Quays there are a whole host of activities accessible to all, no matter if you are looking to get in the festive spirit or aiming to lose the January blues there are lots of activities to get excited about over Winter.
MediaCity has made it easy for you by rounding up the top five activities to do at Salford Quays over the next two months.
1) Ten Years to Save the World at The Open Centre
Ten Years to Save the World is a comic art exhibition showcasing 10 leading artists from the UK and the Philippines addressing climate themes and representing the decade we have left to save the world. It demonstrates the power of comics to stimulate climate change action and features internationally celebrated artists, including Manix Abrera, Kajo Baldisimo with Budjette Tan, Sayra Begum, Zoom Rockman, Jack Teagle and Clarice Tudor. The exhibition will take place alongside the running of Floating Earth at Lightwaves, reflecting MediaCity’s ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future.
Wednesday, January 8th until Thursday, January 14th | The Open Centre | Free | Find out more here
2) Van Gogh Alive
The world’s most visited multi-sensory experience now located on the Piazza lets you view Van Gogh’s most famous artworks in a kaleidoscope of colour. Set to an evocative classical score that’s delivered via a high-fidelity 3D sound system, this combination of sound, 3,000 moving images of Van Gogh’s seminal work, and aromas will give visitors the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings as if they’re living and breathing.
Until January 23rd, 2022 | Tickets
3) Christmas shows at The Lowry
There’s something for everyone at The Lowry this winter; Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker fills this classic with wit, pathos and magical fantasy, while families will love stepping through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. For younger audiences, the touching, funny and utterly original Stick Man will delight.
Tickets and more info here
4) Festive Makers Markets at Quayside
Every weekend from Saturday, 20th November until Sunday, 19th December, local makers, bakers and artisans, will tempt visitors with a seasonal pick of festive food and drink, art and design, plus vintage and modern crafts. Pick up festive tasty treats and bespoke homemade Christmas gifts.
Late night shopping will return to the Quayside shopping mall from 25 November, and for those looking to bag Salford’s must-have Christmas stocking-filler the Monopoly City of Salford Edition boards are available to buy from the Customer Service desk.
From Saturday, 20th November | Quayside | More information here
5) Box on the Docks Winter Village
Box on the Docks’ winter season combines festive cocktails, street food and a cosy tipi alongside its art-adorned sheds and greenhouses. Nestled among the fir trees in the MediaCity gardens, enjoy food from independents including The Tasty Greek and Beigel with a warming mulled wine or cider for the ultimate hygge experience.
A global sensation joins the Box on the Docks artist line-up this season – Van Gogh! Brand-new wrapped boxes are located outside the must-see Van Gogh Alive exhibition. Don’t forget to also visit the permanent residents, whether it be treating yourself to a relaxing pint from Seven Brothers after a long day looking at all MediaCity has to offer or grabbing a healthy bite at Vertigo.
MediaCity’s Place Director, Josie Cahill added, “Through working with our wonderful cultural partners at MediaCity and The Quays, we’re delighted that visitors from Salford and beyond can experience a varied programme of magical and unique experiences whatever your age or budget.”
To find out more about this year’s programme of cultural events at MediaCity, please click here.
