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!
Rainy Heart: The World's Smallest Listening Bar | Friday 28th Feb - Saturday 1st March
As part of The Stretfest, Rainy Heart are returning—this time with something slightly smaller. The collective will be transforming the old newsagent kiosk under the stairs into The World’s Smallest Listening Bar—an intimate sound experience like no other.
Dates & Times:
Fri 28 Feb | 4PM–11PM
Sat 1 Mar | 3PM–11PM
With space for just six guests at a time and a top-tier sound system, this ultra-intimate event promises an immersive, atmospheric experience in the heart of the mall.
Drinks by @pulpcoffeee & @cloudwaterbrew, including a special edition AF Negroni Sour.
🎟 1-hour slots available for £6 (includes a drink).
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.