Stretford town centre light switch on | Saturday 15th November
Get ready, Stretford! This year, we're making history with our very first town centre Christmas Light Switch-On event!
Half Term Halloween Trail in Stretford town centre | 25th October - 2nd November
Head to the Stretford town centre this half term for a spooktacular scavenger hunt! Seek out the hidden letters around the centre, unscramble the puzzle, and you could WIN a £50 Home Bargains bundle!
Oktoberfest takes over Stretford town centre
Oktoberfest is landing in Stretford town centre from Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2025. Dust off your Lederhosen and get ready for the ultimate weekend of Bavarian celebrations, as Stretford’s new Sir Tony Lloyd public square becomes Oktoberfest - featuring an array of delicious beer, street food, drinks and performances from a Bavarian Oompah Band.
Rainy Heart launches brand new community space on King Street
Local pop-up bar and events specialists Rainy Heart are opening a brand new Hi-Fi bottle shop, pop-up-bar and event space in Stretford town centre this Friday 3rd October 2025. Located on the newly-restored King Street, the new grassroots arts venue will offer a vibrant space for artistic events, activities and platforming the local talent and voices of the Stretford community.
A Block Party | Rainy Heart & Elody | Saturday 30th August 2-11pm
Rainy Heart is teaming up with Stretford-based hi-fi soundsystem collective Elody, for A Block Party, an all-day dance event on 30th August 2025, from 2-11pm.
Stretford Street Warming Party | Saturday 23rd August 11am - 6pm
A huge summer ‘street warming’ party will be taking over Stretford town centre on Saturday 23 August, to celebrate the completion of King Street - the first phase of the wider Stretford town centre masterplan.
Creative Stretford Socials | Stretford Stride | Friday 11th July 6-9pm
We're back with another Creative Stretford Socials! The event series designed to bring together Stretford’s creative movers and shakers, in a relaxed and interactive setting.
Stretford Socials | Saturday 5th July 11-3pm
The Stretford Socials return on Saturday 5th July from 11-3pm. You know the drill by now, expect local traders, bakers and community groups, plus live music and a chance to flex those creative muscles with Stretford Stride. Jamminontherox are also joining the fun with their mouth watering Jamaican style patties.
British Heart Foundation Vintage Pop-Up RETURNS | 28th June - 6th July 10-4pm
British Heart Foundation has announced its hugely popular vintage pop-up will be returning to Stretford town centre on Saturday 28th June - Sunday 6th July 2025, and will be offering an even broader selection of vintage and pre-loved items.