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Things to do in Trafford

Discover what's on and where to go in Trafford, Greater Manchester's cultural borough.

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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

Large collection of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple

7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to create 10,000 handmade purple roses as part of Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign for International Women’s Day. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire collective action across Trafford.

2 June – 1 November

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

The Botanical World of Mary Delany

Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaicks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.

A person with two dogs overlooking a valley from a mountain

28 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival

The Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival showcases an awe-inspiring line-up of films from some of the world’s best filmmakers.

What's on

Pink, white and blue macarons with illustrations of breasts on them

15 October

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Macaron Decorating Workshop in Aid of Prevent Breast Cancer

A relaxing evening where you'll learn how to decorate delicious macarons and support an amazing cause.

Guy Masterson performing as nine different people in a blue boilersuit

15 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Animal Farm

30 years since its first performance, Guy Masterson's globally renowned solo adaptation of Orwell's barnyard masterpiece is now performed by the brilliant Sam Blythe.

An illustration of a small man stood behind a giant head filled with shelves of books

15 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

The Luxurious Time: A Queer Love Story

The Luxurious Time - A Queer Love Story is a true story that recounts the author's life with his partner, as the man he loves succumbs to Alzheimer's disease, posing the question: when dementia strikes can love survive?

3 September – 11 December

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Friday Social Club

A warm and welcoming social club. Come and meet people and play games such as bingo and board games.

Venues

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Walton Park

Discover Walton Park in Sale, a Green Flag award winning park with grassy lawns, a miniature railway ride and several different sports areas.

Waterside

Waterside is a thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester, comprising live theatre and event spaces, galleries, workshop studios, bar and coffee house.