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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.

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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

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.

24 September 2026 – 25 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

Thursday Morning Readers’ Group at Old Trafford Library

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a coffee and join the Thursday Morning Readers' Group at Old Trafford Library.

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29 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

An Evening of Eric & Ern

The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of ERIC & ERN with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens.

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31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Friday Afternoon 'Crime Time' Readers' Group at Urmston Library

A friendly readers’ group for crime fiction fans, exploring mysteries, thrillers and detective stories through engaging discussion and shared discoveries.