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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.

Prints of work by Mary Delany

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

Croissants

15 September 2026 – 19 January 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Creatives Brunch Club

At this Creative Brunch Club, local creatives share the exciting projects they are working on. An opportunity to connect with others from the sector.

Coffee, Kindle and headphones

18 August 2026 – 15 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Tuesday Evening 'Page Turners' Readers' Group at Urmston Library

A welcoming evening group for anyone who enjoys reading, offering the chance to discover new books, share opinions and connect with fellow readers.

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20 – 22 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

TURN YOUR F***ING PHONES OFF

Join multi-award-winning theatre maker Hannah Maxwell for a sharing of her new show, TURN YOUR F***ING PHONES OFF.

Sketches from a life drawing class

21 October

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Life Drawing

Whether you’re honing your craft or trying life drawing for the very first time, you’ll find a welcoming, relaxed space to get creative.

Guides

A woman and her daughter looking at an exhibition

Great things to do in Trafford for families

Looking for places to take the family over the summer holidays? Trafford has your back.

Imperial War Museum North at sunset from across the Manchester Ship Canal

Standout places to visit in Trafford

Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.

Longford Park aerial

Great green spaces in Trafford

Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.

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Altrincham Market in the evening people passing by

Altrincham

An aerial image of Old Trafford featuring Lancashire County Cricket Club

Old Trafford

An aerial view of a BMX pump track

Partington

Overlooking Stanley Square at sunset with pigeons in the sky

Sale

A long exposure night image of a busy road in Stretford

Stretford

A statue of Frank Sidebottom

Timperley

Rowers in the Manchester ship canal with IWM North in the background

Trafford Park

A four sided iron clock with trees and houses behind it

Urmston

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