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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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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

24 October – 1 November

Families, Altrincham

October half term at Dunham Massey

Come and enjoy the colours of the season at Dunham Massey.

26 September 2026 – 13 February 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

ComedySportz

You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show!

Musician Andy Fairweather Low holding a guitar

24 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Andy Fairweather Low

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner.

25 October

Workshops and Clubs, Stretford

Stretford Repair Café

Got something that's broken? Don’t bin it – bring it! The team of skilled volunteers at Stretford Repair Café can help support you to fix a range of items – from small electricals and household gadgets to clothes and more.