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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.

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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

Two women in a meadow, singing together on guitar and ukelele

12 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

The Carrivick Sisters

Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing music together, and at a live show the stage becomes an extension of their kitchen; welcoming you into a warm, musical embrace while cooking up delicious melodies and tasty instrumentals.

4 September – 11 December

Festivals and Events

Trafford Libraries Friday Lunchtime Online Readers' Group

Can't get to the library but still want to enjoy great books and conversation? Join Trafford Libraries Online Library Reading Group and become part of a community of readers wherever you are.

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13 November

Arts and Culture, Stretford

RIP IT UP: Ish (15)

Discover this powerful coming-of-age film following 12-year-old Ish as he navigates grief, friendship, cultural identity and belonging in post-9/11 Britain. Part of Rip It Up!, this screening at Stretford Public Hall includes youth-led creative activities and opportunities for audiences to connect, create and share.