Arts and culture

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Arts and culture

Welcoming libraries, eye-opening galleries and museums, plus independent cinemas – the arts and culture offer in Trafford is hard to beat.

IWM North. Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

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5 – 31 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

Black History Month: Our Stories, Our Legacy

Visit this free exhibition to discover photographs, objects, films and real life stories about family, friendship, community and belonging. Some of those featured in the exhibition came from difference parts of the world, while others were born here in Trafford.

Close up of a teenager painting a relief picture on canvas

10 September – 17 December

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

11-16's Art Slot

A relaxed creative environment for 11-16 year olds to get creative, learn new skills, express themselves and have fun.

25 September 2026 – 26 March 2027

Arts and Culture, Partington

Friday Afternoon Art Group at Partington Library

Unleash your creativity, explore new ideas and enjoy good company at Partington Library's Art Club. This is a friendly and creative group where people of all abilities can explore art, improve wellbeing, learn new skills and enjoy the company of fellow artists.

31 August 2026 – 23 August 2027

Arts and Culture, Stretford

ARTIVISTS

Are you interested in art and activism? Want to stand up for what you believe in and use your art to create change? Join Artivists at Gorse Hill Studios.

Venues

Flourish Hub Platform 4 Altrincham Interchange

Flourish Hub Altrincham

A non-profit community hub where you can run your own workshops, retreats and pop-up events, with meeting rooms, co-working spaces, and enterprise and wellbeing support services.

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Hale Library

A modern and welcoming library, connect, imagine, and unwind where vibrant minds and local life come alive - right in Hale village.

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

Purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North showcases over 2,000 objects in its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.