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Things to do in Trafford

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Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

ORIGIN, a deep listening experience.
1 May – 1 November

Sports and Leisure, Altrincham

ORIGIN at Dunham Massey


A Right/Left Project presents a deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Visitors are bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.

Free

Dunham Massey

Spies, Lies and Deception Press Illustration
29 November 2025 – 31 August 2026

Arts and Culture, Trafford Park

Spies, Lies and Deception

Explore how daring plots of deception have changed the course of conflict, how spies have been exposed and the costs of being both the deceiver and the deceived.

Free

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

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Peter Cox smiling
1 October

Festivals and Events, Sale

An Intimate Evening with Peter Cox

An evening with singer Peter Cox, best known as the lead vocalist of Go West.

£31.00

Waterside

The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra performing on stage
2 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra

The North West Duke Ellington Orchestra is a 15-piece big band of Ellington obsessed musicians from across the North West.

£16.00

Waterside

A man in a crown and a second in a jester's hat laughing at each other
3 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Waiting for Hamlet

Murder. Mischief. And a battle of fools. What happens before “To be or not to be”…?

£15.00

Waterside

Three men holding instruments in a field
4 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Leveret

Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments.

£20.00

Waterside

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Longford Park aerial

Great Green Spaces in Trafford

Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.
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