The Unknown Soldier at Waterside
Sadie Pearson
The Unknown Soldier is a piece of theatre showing at Sale Waterside which looks to tell a previously unheard of story – a soldier from WW2 who finds it hard to go home.
What's on at Waterside
Pride in Trafford: Family Block Party at Waterside
Celebrate love, laughter and self-expression at Waterside’s Family Block Party – a free afternoon of fun on the Plaza for all ages.
free entry
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I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar at Waterside
Step into Holly Redford-Jones’ bold, award-winning Lesbian Bar – a wild, witty celebration of queer nightlife and the women who shaped it.
from £10.00
BUFF at Waterside
A funny, moving solo play about body image, dating apps, and the messy road to self-acceptance, happening as part of Pride in Trafford.
from £13.00
The Wheel of Nouns at Waterside
Game show meets cabaret in this witty, warm production exploring gender, queerness, and why it all matters.
from £12.00
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A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny at Waterside
Join Hunter King, on his gender journey of self discovery in his brand new uplifting queer parody musical, A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny.
from £10.00
Jay Farley: A [Cupboard] Full of Tomboys at Pride In Trafford
Jay Farley brings to the stage their debut book of poetry A [Cupboard] Full of Tomboys, which was created under the mentorship of TS Eliot Award-winning Joelle Taylor.
from £8.00
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John Hegley at Waterside Arts
Celebrated poet and musician John Hegley is back at Waterside Arts with his latest show, An American In Luton.
from £8.50
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Pride in Trafford 2025
Trafford’s six-day annual celebration of LGBTQ+ arts is back for 2025. Expect performance, comedy, conversation and family fun happening across Sale and Altrincham.
from £0.00Where to go near The Unknown Soldier at Waterside
Manchester
Bean and Brush Art Café
Bean & Brush is a family art café in Sale which serves simple, tasty food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The bonus for parents is the arts and crafts studio which keeps the kids busy being creative while they can join in or relax with a coffee.
Manchester
British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electrical Store
A second hand shops that specialises in selling electrical goods
Manchester
Grosvenor Square
Grosvenor Square is one of the few open spaces along Oxford Road Manchester; on sunny days, students from the nearby Manchester School of Art come out to bask.
Manchester
Walkden Gardens
Walkden Gardens in the Manchester suburbs has all the makings of a fairy tale garden. As a venue, it’s hard to imagine a more magical gateway, a wonderful escape only a short(ish) stroll from the Brooklands Metrolink stop..
Sale
Meze & More
An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.
Chorlton
Sale Water Park and Chorlton Ees
A nature reserve between Chorlton and Sale, perfect for summer strolls and getting yourself immersed in the great outdoors (without actually leaving the city).
Manchester
Stitched up
at Stretford Mall
at Stretford Mall
Stitched Up is a haven of haberdashery with an underlying message of sustainability in Stretford Mall.
Manchester
The Hive Stretford
Modern all-day dining space in Stretford, with a well-stocked bar.
Beech Road, Chorlton
The Beech
Pub on the corner of Chorlton’s Beech Road with a good selection of ales and an excellent beer garden.
Manchester
Longford Park
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
Manchester
Wythenshawe Park
With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.
Manchester
The Jane Eyre Chorlton
The Jane Eyre Chorlton is a charming independent venue, serving up superb cocktails and small plates in South Manchester.
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Factory International Membership
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from £45.00
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Flecky Bennett’s Ghost Walks
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from £15
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Shiverpool: Ghost and History Tours
Expect chilling street theatre and immersive thrills as the award winning Shiverpool return to Liverpool’s streets.
from £13.50
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Contemporary Dance at Lowry
From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.
from £14.00
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Factory International Spring Season 2025
Playable art installations, Shakespearean adaptations, contemporary cabaret, hip hop and live photography, Factory International bring another electrifying Spring Season.
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Free Activity at Aviva Studios
From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of events this spring – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entry
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Mary Poppins at the Palace Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the multi award-winning musical flies into Manchester.
from £15.00
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Hamlet Hail to the Thief at Aviva Studios
A thrilling adaptation blending Shakespeare’s great tragedy with Radiohead’s seminal album in an intoxicating blend of theatre, music, and movement.
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