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!
Creative Stretford Socials | Feel Weird Studios | Friday 11th April 6-9pm
Welcome back to the Creative Stretford Socials! A brand-new event series designed to bring together Stretford’s creative movers and shakers, in a relaxed and interactive setting. Whether you’re a maker, artist, or just someone who loves trying new things, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by like-minded people in the community.
For our second event, we’re thrilled to be hosted by over friends at Feel Weird Studios*, a local music, rehersal and recording studio hidden in plain sight in the Mall. Expect an evening of creativity, conversation, and great company!
Event Schedule
6:30 – 7:00 | Arrival & welcome drink
7:00 – 7:15 | Introduction to Feel Weird Studios
7:30 – 8:00 | Listen to performances from some of Stretford's young and professional bands!
8:00 - Close | Enjoy a delicious delivery from Bakehouse 32 and connect with fellow creatives
Come along, get stuck in, and be part of Stretford’s growing creative scene!
*Please be aware that Feel Weird Studios is unfortunatly not an accessible venue*
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.