Arts and culture

A woman and girl looking at works of art on a wall

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

A group of children around a table getting creative

9 September – 16 December

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

7-11's art slot

Led by a professional artist, these sessions encourage children to have a go at a wide variety of art forms and activities ranging from drawing, painting and collage to sculpture, printing and craft.

A group of artists sat inside OT creative space holding up artwork and smiling.

7 May – 5 November

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxed evening for creatives to gather, socialise, connect, share your practice , opportunities and events. Every couple of months we host it as an Artist Crit night. All creatives welcome! Drop in

7 November

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

Film - The Wind

A sheltered young Virginian goes to live with her cousin in a sand-ridden shack on the rough and windy Texan prairie. The social disruption that results is reflected in the climatic conditions, culminating in a sand-storm of biblical proportions.

A poster featuring a black and white image of a young boy

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.

Venues

Outside view of library with planting and bench to sit on in foreground.

Stretford Library

Stretford Library opened in 1940 and has been providing books and services to the public ever since.

Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall is a community‑owned, multi‑purpose venue run by Friends of Stretford Public Hall, providing accessible spaces and a vibrant programme of arts, music, cinema, and wellbeing activities.

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.