Waterside is thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

The venue prides itself on being bold and ambitious; connecting with audiences through the cultural LGBTQ+ celebration Pride in Trafford, annual summer Refract festivals and more recently Prism: A Winter Festival of Music and Light.

Waterside is committed to fostering impactful creative and cultural experiences; to providing high-quality, accessible and engaging work, that tells important stories, inspires and challenges audiences and to delivering work that is diverse and inclusive.

Pride in Trafford 23 by Dawn Kilner

Waterside supports artists everywhere to build sustainable careers; through a combined approach of professional development, exhibition and commissioning opportunities.

The venue is firmly rooted as an important regional hub for both performance and visual art and is also home to the internationally significant Cosgrove Hall Films Archive.