Sunday, 20 September 2026 · 20:00
Where to park for Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie at The Lowry
Jonathan Pie is coming to The Lowry on 20 September 2026, and you'll want to sort your parking before you leave home. The good news: Salford Quays has solid options within walking distance, and the venue's own car park offers pre-booking discounts if you're buying tickets in advance. We've mapped the verified spots so you can park once, settle in, and focus on the night ahead.
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Sunday, 20 September 2026
Event date
20:00
Starts
11
Verified locations nearby
1,249+
Locations mapped across Manchester
Parking near The Lowry for Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Three picks, three different plans — the shortest walk, the best pre-show evening, and the fastest way home. All verified Parkwise data. For live availability on the night, download the free Parkwise app.
8 locations mappedQuayside MediaCity car park
Official venue parkingCar Park · Salford Quays
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £7.50/6h pre-booked with Lowry tickets
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Open 24 hours · ANPR, book before exit
- Spaces
- ~2000
- Operator
- YourParkingSpace
- Distance
- 893 m from the venue
- Address
- Quayside, Salford, M50 3WL, United Kingdom
Good to know
- • Research candidate (source_backed_candidate). Quayside public car park; source publishes tariffs. Source: https://quaysidesalford.co.uk/about-us/car-parking/
Numbered pins are our three picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Why these three?
1 · Official venue parking
Quayside MediaCity car park: the venue's own choice
This is The Lowry's partner car park, and it's worth knowing about if you're buying tickets in advance. At £7.50 for 6 hours when you pre-book with your Lowry tickets, it's the best value on the night. It's an 11-minute walk from the venue, which is nothing once you're out of the car. Straightforward route, well-lit, and you'll blend in with the theatre crowd heading back after the show.
Quayside MediaCity car park · ~11 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey car park: closest to the doors
If you want the shortest walk and don't mind paying public rates, this is your spot. At just 5 minutes from The Lowry's entrance, it's ideal if you're arriving early to soak up the Salford Quays vibe before doors. Public pricing applies, and it's a busy multi-storey, so there's usually space—but check the app live data within the final hour to be sure.
MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey car park · ~5 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
Merchants Quay Permit Scheme: the quieter option
If you've got a visitor permit or live locally in the Quays, Merchants Quay is a calm alternative to the main multi-storeys. Nine minutes from the venue and less frenetic post-show, it's worth a look if the other two are rammed. Ask about visitor rates when you arrive.
Merchants Quay Permit Scheme · ~9 min walk
Getting parked for Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie: the plan
A 1730-capacity show at The Lowry on a Sunday evening means you can expect steady footfall from mid-evening onwards. If you're heading in early to queue, grab a bay at MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey—it's 5 minutes from the doors and perfect for pre-show pints nearby. If you're cutting it closer or prefer official parking linked to your ticket, Quayside MediaCity is the venue's partner spot, 11 minutes walk away and bookable at £7.50 for 6 hours when you've got your Lowry tickets in hand. Either way, aim to be parked by 6:45 pm to avoid the last-minute rush.
Your three verified options sit all within Salford Quays, so it's a straightforward zone. Quayside MediaCity is the official choice and offers the best rate if you're pre-booking—worth doing. MediaCity / Broadway is public pay parking, closest to the venue and ideal if you want to arrive closer to doors and explore the Quays briefly before heading in. Merchants Quay Permit Scheme is a third option if you have a visitor permit or are staying locally; it's 9 minutes away and another easy route to the venue.
Post-show, expect the car parks to empty gradually rather than all at once—the beauty of a theatre crowd. If you want to beat the after-show crush, head straight back to your car and enjoy a quiet exit, or grab a bite at one of the Quays spots and let the initial wave pass. Check the app for live availability updates in the final 60 minutes before you arrive; it'll show you which car parks have space and save you circling.
Make an evening of it
Pre-book Quayside MediaCity if you've already got your Lowry tickets—you'll lock in £7.50 for 6 hours and won't have to queue for a payment machine after the show.
Aim to park by 6:45 pm. Sunday traffic on the Quays settles quickly, but the 20-minute window before 7 pm showtime always catches a few late arrivals.
Grab a drink or food before heading in—the Quays has pubs and restaurants within a short stroll, and it's a nicer way to spend the pre-show hour than sitting in the foyer.
Download the Parkwise app before you leave home. Live availability data expires after 60 minutes, so check it in your final stretch to the car park and see real-time space counts.
After the show, the car park queues clear surprisingly fast. If you're not in a rush, a post-show wander or late bite will mean a calm drive out.
Street parking around The Lowry is restricted; stick to the verified car parks and you'll avoid permit fines.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around the Lowry updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
- Set your destination to The Lowry and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie at The Lowry: parking questions
Is there a parking charge at The Lowry for Jonathan Pie?
Yes. The venue's partner car park, Quayside MediaCity, is £7.50 for 6 hours if you pre-book with your Lowry tickets. Public car parks around the Quays charge standard daily rates. Street parking is permit-only, so a car park is your reliable option.
How early should I arrive to park for a 7 pm show?
Aim for 6:30–6:45 pm if you want a relaxed arrival. If you're keen to queue early or grab a pre-show drink nearby, arriving by 6 pm gives you breathing room without being caught in the last-minute surge.
Can I park on the street near The Lowry?
The streets around The Lowry and Salford Quays are permit-controlled, so street parking is not practical for visitors. Use one of the three verified car parks we've listed—they're all within 5–11 minutes of the venue and a much safer bet.
How do I find live parking availability?
Live availability is app-only and refreshes every 60 minutes. Download Parkwise and check in the final hour before you arrive—you'll see real-time space counts for each car park and can plan your route accordingly.
What's the post-show exit like?
Theatre crowds disperse gradually, so the multi-storeys don't empty all at once like a stadium would. If you want a quick exit, head straight to your car. If you'd rather avoid a queue, stay in the Quays for 20 minutes and the initial wave will pass.
Can I pay by phone instead of at a machine?
Most Salford Quays car parks accept PayByPhone or RingGo. Check the signage at your chosen car park before you arrive, and have those apps ready if you're not pre-booking.
Is there disabled parking at these car parks?
All three verified car parks have disabled spaces. Let us know if you need specific accessible parking info, and we can direct you to the car park operator's details.
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