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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.

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15 September

Festivals and Events, Sale

Forge: Artists & Craftmakers Development Day

Forge is a development day for craftmakers, designer-makers and contemporary visual artists - you can book individual sessions or join for the full day.

19 September

Sports and Leisure, Stretford

England v Sri Lanka, Vitality IT20

T20 Cricket brings the perfect mix of fast-paced action, local heroes, and a buzzing atmosphere. See England vs Sri Lanka in this international fixture.

A girl wearing sunglasses and a hat climbing a wooden gate

10 July – 6 September

Families, Altrincham

Summer of Play at Dunham Massey

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Dunham Massey from 10 July to 6 September.

What's on

The comedian Rob Rouse in a red armchair wearing a skeleton jumpsuit

23 January 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

“He’s a man with genuinely funny bones” — The Sunday Times

Recently crowned Comics’ Comic – Best Act of the Year 2025 by the UK Comedy Awards, and also voted Best Act at the 2025 Yorkshire Comedy Awards, Rob Rouse has been one of the most beloved and brilliantly bonkers comedians on the circuit since winning the prestigious Channel 4 So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998.

6 February 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Katie Spencer

Katie released her third album What Love Is in October 2025; an intimate collection of ten brand-new songs.

A woman in an orange top running along a cliff top

11 February 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

Allie Bailey: Ultrarunning - Can You Hack It?

Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcast presenter who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world, with a number of world firsts to her name.

A photo of musicians Paul Jones and Dave Kelly

13 February 2027

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

Few names carry as much weight in British rhythm and blues as Paul Jones and Dave Kelly - two towering figures whose lifelong dedication to the blues has helped shape the genre on this side of the Atlantic.