It is ALMOST time for the last Stretford Socials of the year on 3rd December from 12-4pm. A special festive edition, it will take place in The SQ area of the Mall and visitors can expect a day filled with Christmas shopping, food, drink and cheer!
There’ll be performances of classic Christmas carols from N:GL, Stretford’s youth mentorship programme based in the Mall, as well as winter-themed arts and a Christmas themed preschool play area.
For the adults, there’ll be a whole host of independent market traders selling gifts for unique Christmas shopping; as well as festive hot dogs and drinks served up by The SQ themselves (including mulled wine of course!). Stretford Foodbank will be collecting food and drink donations and the Winter Coat Collection and a Little Green Socks Collection will also be there in The SQ.
See you there!
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.
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.
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