BSL tour: Lightwaves, Salford Quay Manchester

Created by Martin Glover

Join Martin for an amazing experience as he will show you a trail of 12 cool light installations around Salford Quay!

The tour is lead by  Martin Glover, himself Deaf BSL user, architect, digital artist and art facilitator.

This tour will be conducted in BSL and is designed for Deaf persons, families  and fluent BSL users / friends.

If you want to make enquires, please contact Martin , either in English or BSL video clip.

General info ( extracts from https://thelowry.com/lightwaves-salford-2025-tvfc)

This popular outdoor light art event is for visitors of all ages looking for a fun evening with family or friends. Taking place Thu 4 – Sun 7 Dec 2025, from 4pm-10pm, the event is completely FREE to attend and no booking required. This year Lightwaves Salford features 12 illuminated artworks using light, sound and technology to create a magical experience. Wrap up warm and come and experience Salford Quays and MediaCity in a whole new light.

The colourful interactive artworks are located along a route that is around 1.5km – all fully accessible – around MediaCity and Salford Quays. But you can do as much or as little as you want and there will be plenty for families and to delight younger visitors. Dogs are welcome too but must be kept on a lead as it can get very busy.

We will be updating this page with full details about the artists and artworks in this year’s festival and a detailed map. Follow our social channels for the very latest:

Instagram: @quayscultureuk | Facebook: @QuaysCulture

We can’t wait to see you!

Event details

When: Sun 7 Dec 2025, 5:00 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
Foyer of Lowry Theatre
Pier 8, The Quays
Salford M50 3AZ
United Kingdom

Cost: free

Access & inclusion

This event includes BSL interpreters.

Access features

  • BSL interpreters

More access info

Deaf and BSL led.

Organiser

Martin Glover
Martin@digitspace.org

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