Trafford LIVE

Trafford live bannerA fabulous free festival celebrating the best of our borough.

Event details 

  • Date: Sunday 7 July
  • Location: Trafford Town Hall and Emirates Old Trafford, Stretford M32 0TH
  • Time: 11am to 2pm

Happy birthday Trafford

2024 sees the 50th birthday of Trafford as a metropolitan borough. We’ve got special occasions throughout the year but Trafford LIVE will be a feature event for our 50th birthday celebrations.

What's on

Seven festival zones for all ages.

Zone 1 - Emirates Old Trafford fan zone

Savour the pre-match atmosphere of Lancashire Lightning’s Vitality Blast T20 cricket match, with access to the renowned Fan Village complete with live music, street performers, games and much more.

Entry to fan-zone only and purchased tickets are required to watch the match.

Zone 2 - Armed Forces zone

Celebrate the contribution to Trafford of our Armed Forces and you can meet the people who keep us safe.

Zone 3 - Sports zone

Be active with Trafford’s sporting clubs, join in the fun activations with the cricket foundation and try something new.

Zone 4 - Children’s zone

Come and have a chat to Trafford Libraries, Fostering, Family information services and local studies teams to see how they can help you while the kids enjoy playing games, crafts, and face painting.

Zone 5 - Entertainment zone

Come on down to the civic entrance where local performers will showcase Trafford’s vibrant artistic talent. There will be competitions, prizes to be won and a mascot visit!

Zone 6 - Stall zone

Celebrate Trafford’s diverse communities and find out how you can get involved in your neighbourhood.

Zone 7 - The Terrace Bar and restaurant

Serving Costa coffee for all of you coffee lovers. Food will also be available and the bar will be open of course!