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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

10 – 14 November

Festivals and Events, Sale

The Prince of Egypt

From the creators of the beloved DreamWorks film, this heroic stage musical features a soaring, unforgettable score.

A photograph of Joel Hames and the cover of his book, The Viewpoint.

11 November

Festivals and Events, Urmston

An evening with author Joel Hames

Meet crime writer and editor Joel Hames and learn all about his newest books, The Boatyard and The Viewpoint, and the eight Cumbria Crime books that he wrote with Rachel McLean.

10 September 2026 – 11 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Thursday Afternoon Readers' Group at Hale Library

Looking for your next great read and some friendly conversation? Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and join Hale Library's Thursday Afternoon Readers' Group. A friendly and relaxed readers' group where book lovers can discover new authors, share their views and enjoy great conversations over great books.

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12 November

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Paint-a-Cake Workshop

Unwind, sip, and get creative at this Cake Painting Workshop – where cake becomes your canvas. Guided step-by-step, you’ll decorate your own ready-made cake using vibrant buttercream paints, no experience needed.