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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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Guy Masterson performing as nine different people in a blue boilersuit
15 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Animal Farm

30 years since its first performance, Guy Masterson's globally renowned solo adaptation of Orwell's barnyard masterpiece is now performed by the brilliant Sam Blythe.

£17.00

Waterside

An illustration of a small man stood behind a giant head filled with shelves of books
15 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

The Luxurious Time: A Queer Love Story

The Luxurious Time - A Queer Love Story is a true story that recounts the author's life with his partner, as the man he loves succumbs to Alzheimer's disease, posing the question: when dementia strikes can love survive?

£16.00

Waterside

Musicians Zervas and Pepper in a conservatory
16 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Experience the timeless music of Joni Mitchell live at Waterside with This Flight Tonight, an intimate acoustic tribute celebrating one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

£26.00

Waterside

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16 – 17 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Close Enough To Touch

This young man has a secret.

£15.98

Waterside

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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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