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!
Manchester Marathon comes to Stretford
Manchester Marathon comes to Stretford
On Sunday 16th April the adidas Manchester Marathon will return to Stretford Town Centre, involving some road closures in the area. For those wishing to cheer on the participants, our retailers are planning some cracking offers and activity for you to enjoy.
HIVE
The team over at HIVE are taking the marathon very seriously indeed and will be hosting a pop-up BBQ stand selling sausage sandwiches - great to top up your energy to cheer on the runners. For those after a slightly wetter refreshment, there will also be an exclusive £5 Manchester Marathon cocktail on offer.
FOODHALL
Head over Foodhall for a delicious lunch with @truthboxkitchen who will be serving up gourmet street food
SOULJUICE
Souljuice will be slinging take away beers and hot drinks all day and the activity doesn't end here, from 5-7pm Dave Luvin will be hosting a live jazz evening, the perfect way to wind down!
If you're planning on travelling in and out of the Town Centre on this day, please visit the Manchester Marathon webpage for the latest information regarding road closures and for printable versions of the maps.
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.