Ways Of Seeing | A Living Archive Of Expression & Wellbeing | 29th-31st August | The Unofficial Stretford Museum
Join artist Wingyu Yeung at The Unofficial Stretford Museum for Ways of Seeing, a free community art project.
A Block Party | Rainy Heart & Elody | Saturday 30th August 2-11pm
Rainy Heart is teaming up with Stretford-based hi-fi soundsystem collective Elody and Stretford town centre, for A Block Party, an all-day dance event on 30th August 2025, from 2-11pm.
Taking place at a location in Stretford, A Block Party invites people from across the community to come together for a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, creativity and togetherness. Expect an all-day dance party in true Rainy Heart and Elody fashion, complete with art, a killer hifi soundsystem and music to match.
Those familiar with an Elody or Rainy Heart party know the drill: no lineup details, music for dancing and creative expression. The exact location of the A Block Party will be revealed to ticket holders closer to the event.
Rainy Heart and Elody are Manchester based party starters and friends, dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for music lovers. Founded in Stretford, Rainy Heart have run several highly successful events across Stretford including ‘A Repeat Prescription’ in a former Boots unit and featuring DJs of note such as Luke Una, James Holroyd, Mr Scruff and Bradley Zero. Also based in Stretford, Elody are a hi-fi sound system collective focused on providing music for dancing, and parties for everyone.
Theo, Co-Founder of Elody said:
“A Block Party will be a celebration of how music can facilitate belonging, connect shared experiences, and build community. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Rainy Heart once again and to be hosting a party in Stretford. Expect great music, plenty of dancing and lots of creative energy. See you there!”
To party all day with Rainy Heart and Elody, book your tickets here.
Stretford Summer Trail | Win a family membership at The Northern Light Cinema
Our Stretford Summer Trail is here to keep the little ones entertained during the summer holidays. Complete the trail and enter the prize draw to win a whole year of family film nights at The Northern Light Cinema Streford.
M32 Magnet Mayhem | Drop In Play Sessions | 21st-24th August | The Unofficial Stretford Museum
Come along for a series of free drop-in sessions over the summer holidays, bringing a pop-up playhouse to the museum with a metric tonne of magnetic tiles for little ones to get creative with.