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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.

A photo of the comedian Paul Foot against a yellow background

24 September

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Paul Foot: The Future

Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets.

2 June – 1 November

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

The Botanical World of Mary Delany

Discover the pioneering technique of this eighteenth-century artist, whose ‘paper mosaicks’ were celebrated as scientifically accurate botanical specimens.

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One woman shown three times - dressed in military uniform, a dress, and looking sad

13 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Behind Enemy Lines

Songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of WW2.

Violinist, cellist and pianist in a modern church

15 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Inspired by Spain

Enjoy an afternoon of Spanish and Latin American short pieces for piano, violin and cello in Sale in a professional standard programme.

16 November

Theatre and Performance, Sale

Hugh Cornwell

A performance and audiences Q&A with Hugh Cornwell, lead singer and songwriter of The Stranglers.

A woman standing over her set up table , arranging silver jewellery

31 May – 22 November

Outdoors and Nature, Stretford

Stretford Arts and Crafts Fair

Join us for the Stretford Arts & Crafts Market at the beautiful Stretford Public Hall. Set in the historic Victorian Ballroom, this market celebrates handmade creativity, local makers and independent traders.