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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

3 December

Festivals and Events, Altrincham

Festive Macaron Decorating Workshop

Join a fun and festive evening where you'll learn how to decorate delicious macarons.

Two performers dancing with model penguins

5 – 27 December

Families, Sale

Mr Popper's Penguins

An international smash hit musical from the creators of Raymond Brigg's Father Christmas. Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures...

Children getting ready to meet with Santa

6 December

Families, Altrincham

Messy Café Christmas Crafts

For Messy Café Christmas Crafts, there'll be a whole host of festive crafts to enjoy, a chance to meet Father Christmas, delicious homemade cakes and refreshments, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can join in.