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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 photograph of Joel Hames and the cover of his book, The Viewpoint.

11 November

Festivals and Events, Urmston

An evening with author Joel Hames

Meet crime writer and editor Joel Hames and learn all about his newest books, The Boatyard and The Viewpoint, and the eight Cumbria Crime books that he wrote with Rachel McLean.

One woman shown three times - dressed in military uniform, a dress, and looking sad

13 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Behind Enemy Lines

Songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of WW2.

16 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Hugh Cornwell

A performance and audiences Q&A with Hugh Cornwell, lead singer and songwriter of The Stranglers.

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31 May – 22 November

Outdoors and Nature, Stretford

Stretford Arts and Crafts Fair

Join us for the Stretford Arts & Crafts Market at the beautiful Stretford Public Hall. Set in the historic Victorian Ballroom, this market celebrates handmade creativity, local makers and independent traders.