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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.

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19 September 2026 – 20 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Saturday Chatterbooks at Stretford Library

Love reading? Join the adventure at Chatterbooks!

Bringing books to life and firing imaginations, through stories, discussion, games and fun activities for young readers age 7-12 years.

17 October

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

Film - The Maid

A family’s long-serving and diligent maid evidently resents attempts to integrate her more into household celebrations, and actively resists the introduction of some assistance when her health begins to suffer.

17 October

Festivals and Events, Sale

Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening With ‘The Voice’

Now, in his most intimate tour to date, Russell takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of an extraordinary life – from chart-topping success to surviving not one, but two life-threatening illnesses.