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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.

Large collection of crochet purple roses of various shades from violet to deep purple

7 September 2026 – 8 March 2027

Workshops and Clubs, Altrincham

Trafford Roses Against Violence

Help to create 10,000 handmade purple roses as part of Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign for International Women’s Day. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire collective action across Trafford.

What's on

4 September – 11 December

Festivals and Events

Trafford Libraries Friday Lunchtime Online Readers' Group

Can't get to the library but still want to enjoy great books and conversation? Join Trafford Libraries Online Library Reading Group and become part of a community of readers wherever you are.

Photo of the actor Riz Ahmed in a pink t-shirt

2 October

Arts and Culture, Stretford

RIP IT UP - Mogul Mowgli

A film screening of Mogul Mowgli starring Riz Ahmed, featuring performances by spoken word artist Elijah Brown and friends.

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.

View of people creating artwork around tables in a Back alley with a diaorama in the foreground.

2 May – 5 December

Festivals and Events, Old Trafford

THE BACK gALLErY art club

On the first Saturday of each month we host a family friendly explorative creative workshop focussed on process, recycling, messy play and community. Everyone is welcome, drop in, dress to get messy and join us to have some outdoor creative fun.