The cultural sector faces challenges no single organisation can solve alone. Tight budgets. Changing audiences. New technology. The pressure to do more with less.
CultureLab UK brings together venue leaders, digital teams and arts marketers to share what's working, test new ideas, and learn from each other.
This is CultureSuite's UK event – a day designed for practical learning and genuine conversation. Because when the sector thinks collectively, we all move forward.
What to expect
A day of experimentation and exchange
CultureLab is built around the idea that good solutions come from collaboration. Every session is designed to give you something you can take back to your organisation, whether that's a new approach to try, a question answered, or a connection made.
You'll hear from practitioners across ticketing, analytics, accessibility and digital strategy. You'll have time to talk with peers facing similar challenges. And you'll leave with fresh perspectives on the problems that keep you up at night.
Who should attend
For venue leaders, marketers, and digital teams working in arts and culture.
Programme
09:30 — Arrival and welcome
10:00 — Opening remarks
10:15 — Keynote: A forward-looking session to set the tone for the day. Speaker to be announced.
11:00 — Session 1: Digital marketing and analytics. One Further to share practical approaches to understanding your audiences and measuring what matters.
12:00 — Session 2: Ticketing strategy. Tixly to explore how to optimise your ticket sales and improve the booking experience.
13:00 — Lunch
14:00 — Session 3: Building solutions together. CultureSuite on what happens when venues collaborate on shared challenges, and why the sector should do it more.
15:00 — Session 4: Final session details to be announced.
15:45 — Closing remarks
16:00 — Drinks and networking. Stay for conversations, connections and waterside views.
Programme subject to change. Full session details coming soon.
The venue
Pier Eight, The Lowry, Manchester
CultureLab UK takes place at Pier Eight—a modern, ground-floor space with waterside views and a private outdoor balcony overlooking Salford Quays.
The Lowry is well-connected by tram (MediaCityUK stop) and has parking nearby. We've chosen a venue that's easy to reach and designed for the kind of day we're planning: focused sessions, comfortable breaks, and space to talk.
Partners
CultureLab UK is supported by:
One Further — Arts marketing and analytics specialists
Tixly — Modern ticketing for cultural organisations
