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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.

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Violinist, cellist and pianist in a modern church

15 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Inspired by Spain

Enjoy an afternoon of Spanish and Latin American short pieces for piano, violin and cello in Sale in a professional standard programme.

16 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Hugh Cornwell

A performance and audiences Q&A with Hugh Cornwell, lead singer and songwriter of The Stranglers.

Multiple purple crochet roses, in many shades, in a plastic storage box

19 November

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Crochet and Chat with Art with a Heart: Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to make a purple rose for Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign in this free Crochet and Chat session. There will be tuition on the day, all abilities welcome.

A family of four standing under a fairy lights archway

20 November 2026 – 2 January 2027

Families, Altrincham

Christmas at Dunham Massey

Step into a world of festive magic as Christmas at Dunham Massey returns for 2026! This unmissable after-dark illuminated trail promises a breathtaking experience for all ages.