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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.

ORIGIN, a deep listening experience.
1 May – 1 November

Sports and Leisure, Altrincham

ORIGIN at Dunham Massey


A Right/Left Project presents a deep listening art installation, unique to Dunham Massey. Visitors are bathed in sound and light with each cycle revealing what is hidden at its core.

Free

Dunham Massey

Spies, Lies and Deception Press Illustration
29 November 2025 – 31 August 2026

Arts and Culture, Trafford Park

Spies, Lies and Deception

Explore how daring plots of deception have changed the course of conflict, how spies have been exposed and the costs of being both the deceiver and the deceived.

Free

Imperial War Museum North (IWM North)

What's on

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A group of artists sat inside OT creative space holding up artwork and smiling.
7 May – 5 November

Arts and Culture, Old Trafford

OT creatives night

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxed evening for creatives to gather, socialise, connect, share your practice , opportunities and events. Every couple of months we host it as an Artist Crit night. All creatives welcome! Drop in

Free

OT Creative Space

Children performing on a stage
17 – 21 August

Festivals and Events, Sale

Artful Playground Summer School

Children will have sessions in acting, singing, and dance/movement, text and character and work together with course leaders to put together a show! On the last day there will be a performance for friends and family!

For more info about the course call Artful Playground on 0161 438 2021

To book a place, please call Box Office on 0161 912 5616

£95.00

Waterside

A hand holding a small vase
17 August – 3 October

Arts and Culture, Sale

What Is Precious?

What Is Precious comes to Waterside, bringing a curated selection of Design Nation members, whose practices challenge our perceptions of material value through the lens of sustainability and contemporary craft.

Free

Waterside

Venues

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Outside view of library with planting and bench to sit on in foreground.

Stretford Library

Stretford Library opened in 1940 and has been providing books and services to the public ever since.
A front side angle of Stretford Public Hall, a Grade 2 listed Victorian building with a clocktower

Stretford Public Hall

Stretford Public Hall is a community‑owned, multi‑purpose venue run by Friends of Stretford Public Hall, providing accessible spaces and a vibrant programme of arts, music, cinema, and wellbeing activities.
Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate our communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives. We have a state of the art main auditorium, seating 401 and our much loved Lauriston Studio is a 49-seat venue, which is more experimental and where more intimate theatre is staged. We also have a cosy bar. The Garrick is home to our own Drama, Comedy, Musicals & Pantomime. We host productions from visiting societies, al

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Established in 1914, The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse aims to entertain, inspire and educate communities with a high quality creative arts experience that will enrich their lives.

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Longford Park aerial

Great Green Spaces in Trafford

Discover the best parks and green spaces in Trafford - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.
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