Waterside (including the Lauriston Gallery and 'Sup Bar & Coffee House) is open:
Mon - Sat 10:00 – 17:00 (later on event nights)
Sun - open for performances only
Box office hours are Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 on 0161 912 5616 and we remain open until curtain-up on performance nights.
Waterside is a welcoming and fully accessible venue, committed to ensuring all visitors have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Waterside, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford M33 7ZF.
Waterside is just 20mins from Manchester city centre by road or Metrolink. It is situated in Sale town centre next to the Bridgewater Canal and directly opposite Sale Metrolink Station.
Visit our 'Sup Bar & Coffee House for a wide selection of drinks and snacks, or pop into our beautiful shop for unique gifts.
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 and for pre and post show drinks.
Join our membership today!
Enhance your experience at Waterside with our membership package, offering a range of benefits including discounts on tickets and in ‘Sup Bar & Coffee House, plus the VIP experience at some very special events.
Cosgrove Hall Films’ internationally acclaimed animation collection will be on permanent display in a new, purpose-built space from Friday 16 January 2026.
Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies, and friends will have a forever home in a dedicated gallery within the newly refurbished Sale Library, Trafford.
This remarkable collection celebrates a unique chapter in British animation film and TV history and holds a special place in the childhood memories of so many.
Featuring much-loved and iconic characters created by the award-winning Manchester studio, the exhibition will add an exciting new visitor experience to the library.
