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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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Highlights

Our pick of what's on in Trafford.

11 August

Sports and Leisure, Stretford

Manchester Super Giants Women v Sunrisers Leeds Women & Manchester Super Giants Men v Sunrisers Leeds Men, The Hundred

100 balls of non stop action and an electric atmosphere. See the best in the world take to the stage in The Hundred at Emirates Old Trafford.

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.

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.

What's on

A poster featuring two comedians dressed as Morecambe and Wise

29 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

An Evening of Eric & Ern

The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of ERIC & ERN with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens.

30 October

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Halloween Macaron decorating workshop

Join in on an evening of spooky fun and leave with your own box of frightfully sweet macarons!

31 October

Families, Sale

Dayglo of the Dead Family Rave with Our Kids Social

Get ready for a Halloween celebration unlike any other! Come dressed to glow, bring the whole family and your best dance moves for a neon Day of the Dead inspired family rave hosted by Our Kids Social.

An illustration featuring a dinosaur, robot, dog and man playing guitar

1 November

Families, Sale

The Nick Cope Family Show 2026

Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.