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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

8 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones

There are few folk singers as revered as the great Nic Jones.

9 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

What Wood Victoria Do?

What would she make of an Air Fryer? The Repair Shop? K-Pop Demon Hunters?

Paulus The Cabaret Geek is on hand to help us find answers.

10 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Vonda Shepard

Following the success of Vonda’s recent barnstorming UK tours which sold out venues across the country, Vonda will be returning to play a set of greatest hits and favourites from her many albums.

10 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Of Mice and Men

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.