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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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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 man lit in purple against a black background making a scary face

3 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

I Was A Teenage Bisexual

Junior just wants to be an ordinary guy but it feels like everyone knows he isn't.

4 November

Arts and Culture, Sale

FILM: The Choral

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers.

5 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Patrick Monahan: The Good, The Pat & The Ugly

Patrick's new stand up show covers topics from life, love & mishaps with flat pack furniture, marathons & almost being scammed!

Patrick has performed at many major festivals across the UK, including 16 years at the Edinburgh International festival, and on BBC1 & 2, ITV1 & 2, C4, C5 & Sky 1.

Mountain biker Danny Hart cycling down a hill

6 November

Festivals and Events, Sale

Danny Hart: Won't Sit Down

2x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2x World Cup overall silver medal winner, the ‘Redcar Rocket’ has secured his place in mountain biking history, including an iconic first World Championship winning run that is still legendary today.