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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

20 – 22 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

TURN YOUR F***ING PHONES OFF

Join multi-award-winning theatre maker Hannah Maxwell for a sharing of her new show, TURN YOUR F***ING PHONES OFF.

21 October

Festivals and Events, Stretford

Life Drawing

Whether you’re honing your craft or trying life drawing for the very first time, you’ll find a welcoming, relaxed space to get creative.

Musician Andy Fairweather Low holding a guitar

24 October

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Andy Fairweather Low

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner.

25 October

Workshops and Clubs, Stretford

Stretford Repair Café

Got something that's broken? Don’t bin it – bring it! The team of skilled volunteers at Stretford Repair Café can help support you to fix a range of items – from small electricals and household gadgets to clothes and more.