Makers Market Stretford | Sunday 3rd May, 11-4pm
The Makers Market returns to take over Stretford town centre on Sunday 3rd May, 11-4pm. Head over for a day filled with local traders, entertainment and community atmosphere.
The Stretford End: 1956 - 2026 | The Unofficial Museum | Monday 2nd March - Sunday 8th March
The Unofficial Museum launches its first community commission: The Stretford End: 1956–2026
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.
Running from Monday 2nd March to Sunday 8th March, the exhibition will transform the Unofficial Museum space into a heartfelt tribute to Manchester United, the fans who have followed them for generations, and the powerful role football continues to play in shaping the local identity.
At the heart of the exhibition is Brian’s remarkable personal collection of Manchester United memorabilia, built over a lifetime of dedicated support. Brian first attended Old Trafford in 1956, and this year marks his 70th season following the club, an extraordinary milestone.
Since the 1960s, Brian has hand-sewn banners and flags for every major United final, creating powerful visual expressions of loyalty, pride and hope. He has carefully preserved every single one, and for the first time, these treasured pieces will be displayed together, offering visitors a rare glimpse into decades of football history, craftsmanship and fandom.
Alongside the banners and flags, the exhibition brings together artwork, personal stories and tangible memories that chart how football has helped forge bonds across generations, creating a shared culture and collective passion that still unites Stretford today.
Visitors are warmly invited to explore the exhibition, share their own stories, and become part of this living story of sport, place and belonging.
The exhibition will be open to explore on Unit 100 King Street, Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th March 12-6pm.
The M60 and Stretford | The Unofficial Museum | 20th - 25th May 11-5pm
Next up in Stretford's Unofficial Museum we have an exhibition all about the M60, and how it impacts our local communities. At its heart, this exhibition invites people to pause and reconsider the urban spaces they usually move through without a second thought.
Stretford Mall by Nite | The Unofficial Museum | 6-12th April
This exhibition looks back at Nite School's absolutely iconic era 2025 the mall - the nights that turned a closed down pawnbrokers into a dancefloor and injected new levels into Stretford’s nightlife. And that’s including the legendary Boots rave with Bicep.