Centre Event
This autumn
we're bringing you
the world
9 September - 2 October
Join us for a season of immersive events under Luke Jerram's seven metre floating earth...
This is Gaia.
This Autumn, Trafford Palazzo is home to one of the world's most iconic touring artworks. Suspended beneath our stunning glazed dome, the seven-metre floating Earth is a sight you won't want to miss.
And there's more than just the view. Throughout its stay, we're hosting a season of special events right underneath Gaia — think live music, wellness sessions, fitness classes and brand experiences, all set against this incredible backdrop.
What's on...
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS UNDER GAIA
A series of enchanting candlelight concerts will be performed beneath the Gaia installation, pairing the illuminated globe with intimate live music performances.
Tap a concert date to book:
Thursday 10th September – Hans Zimmer
Thursday 17th September – Best of Manchester Music
Friday 18th September – Taylor Swift
Friday 25th September – Hans Zimmer
Thursday 1st October – Coldplay & Oasis
Friday 2nd October – Taylor Swift
Tickets are £10 in aid of Destination Florida
HYROX UNDER GAIA
in association with Everlast Gyms+
Thursday 24th September
Trafford Palazzo and Everlast Gyms+ hosts a HYROX workout beneath Gaia — fitness meets art in the destination's central space.
When: Event area open 5:45pm–8pm, workout runs 6:30pm–7:30pm.
What's on: Led by an Everlast Gyms HYROX coach, with 150 spots, a DJ, PUMA trainer try-ons, and giveaways from Red Bull, Myprotein and Hyperice. First 50 attendees get an Everlast Gyms goodie bag.
Keep an eye on our socials on 15 September for full details and tickets.
IMMERSIVE WELLNESS SESSION
with The Wellness Hub
Sunday 20th September | 7:45am - 9am
Lie beneath Gaia and experience a multisensory journey inspired by our connection to the Earth.
Through taste, scent, touch, breath and sound, you’ll be guided through moments of grounding and deep relaxation, finishing with an immersive sound bath beneath the suspended Earth.
What to expect:
- Earth-inspired herbal tea ritual
- Organic essential oils and aromatherapy
- Natural stones for grounding
- Guided meditation
- Full sound bath experience and soothing instruments
- Yoga mat and relaxation kit is included
- Earth-themed gift to to continue the self- care ritual at home
SUNDAY SPACE SCHOOL
Every Sunday in September
Attention all future astronauts...Trafford Palazzo needs emergency space explorers this September!
Astronaut Briefing: Report for duty to get your mission instructions.
Makeover: Get your galactic transformation with our spacey facepainter to become a real mini astronaut.
Build & Design: Pick a rocket ship and head to the crazy crafty stations to customise your bespoke spaceship.
Lift Off & Orbit: Strap on your rocket, zoom around Trafford Palazzo and claim a tasty rocket ice lolly!
Future Missions: Take your spaceship home and bring it back to wear for our October half-term space trail.
What's new?
Centre Event
Gaia: The world comes to Trafford Palazzo
Join us for a programme of Autumn events beneath Luke Jerram’s Gaia
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Centre News
World-renowned Gaia art installation to land at Trafford Palazzo
Trafford Palazzo hosting Luke Jerram’s Gaia marks the first time the installation has been in a UK retail destination since 2021
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