Longford: A Manchester Love Story book talk | Saturday 14th March
We're excited to share our next community commission - Longford: A Manchester Love Story by Juliette Tomlinson.
The Stretford End: 1956 - 2026 | The Unofficial Museum | Monday 2nd March - Sunday 8th March
The Unofficial Museum at 100 King Street is proud to present its very first community commission, The Stretford End: 1956–2026, an exhibition by Brian and Natasha, celebrating the deep-rooted connection between football and the Stretford community.
National Football Museum workshops | Saturday 28th February 12-3pm
Join Stretford town centre and the National Football Museum for a day of FREE drop in workshops in 'The Unofficial Stretford Museum'.
Dinosaur Collage Workshops | Friday 20th February
Join us for a day of drop collaging in 'The Unofficial Stretford Museum' as we decorate our newly discovered 'Stretfordsaurus'.
Christmas on King Street | Sunday 14th December 12-6
Stretford town centre is inviting visitors of all ages to experience Christmas on King Street this festive season, with Stretford town centre’s very own festive pup-up pub coming to Sunday 14th December 2025.
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.