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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.

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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

Funny image of a woman with balls of yarn for eyes.

11 September 2026 – 26 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Friday Morning Knit and Natter at Old Trafford Library

A friendly and welcoming group where knitters of all abilities can share skills, make friends and enjoy knitting together in a relaxed library setting.

Two people holding small plant pots wearing gardening gloves

11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Coppice Gardening Group

This gardening group helps to tend to the grounds of Coppice Library, teaching people new skills and helping to create connections.

Two men sat down and another man standing shaking hands with another

11 September 2026 – 27 August 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Guys Tackling Issues

Guys Tackling Issues is an informal men's support and social group.

31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Families, Sale

Friday Rhymetime at Sale Library

Sing, clap, wiggle and smile at Rhymetime! Join this fun and engaging session of songs, nursery rhymes, actions and movement for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.