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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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2 May 2027

Festivals and Events, Sale

An Evening with Chris Difford

Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits - Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook.

15 May 2027

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

Film - Blackmail

A young woman kills an assailant and is then blackmailed by a witness, but Scotland Yard’s investigation is soon compromised.

12 June 2027

Arts and Culture, Altrincham

Film - Everlasting Moments

In the early 20th century, a working-class Swedish woman develops a talent for photography after winning a plate-camera in a lottery. She finds it difficult to balance this creative outlet with the demands of a large family and a brutal husband.