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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.

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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

6 February 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Katie Spencer

Katie released her third album What Love Is in October 2025; an intimate collection of ten brand-new songs.

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18 October 2026 – 11 July 2027

Families, Altrincham

Messy Cafe!

Pop in anytime during the session for a fun, relaxed space filled with creativity, chatter, and plenty of cake! Whether you love crafts, colouring, or just a good cuppa and a catch-up, there’s something for everyone.

A woman in an orange top running along a cliff top

11 February 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Allie Bailey: Ultrarunning - Can You Hack It?

Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcast presenter who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world, with a number of world firsts to her name.

A photo of musicians Paul Jones and Dave Kelly

13 February 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

Few names carry as much weight in British rhythm and blues as Paul Jones and Dave Kelly - two towering figures whose lifelong dedication to the blues has helped shape the genre on this side of the Atlantic.