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The wait is over and the time is now – Bradford 2025 is the new UK City of Culture. Explore our packed programme of events for 2025.

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The Ramadan Pavilion, comprises of several arches that take inspiration from Bradford's City Hall. The pavilion is a bright pink and sits in front of the City Hall, and there is a woman stood within the arches of the pavilion.
Free

From 15 Feb 2025

Ramadan Pavilion 2025

Zarah Hussain & Fatima Mejbil

A specially commissioned structure to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.

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A woman with a white painted face in a red shawl and headscarf holds a white flower. She is sat in front of a blue background covered in yellow feathers. To the left of the image is a yellow wooden chair
Free

11 Jan – 26 Apr 2025

Nationhood: Memory and Hope

Aïda Muluneh

A modern-day insight into our four nations.

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A blurred headshot of Nadine Shah.

21 May 2025

Nadine Shah

Plus support

Mercury Prize-nominated Shah brings her mesmerising voice to Bradford.

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Loading Bay

Loading Bay is our very own pop-up venue in the city.

We’re transforming a disused storage depot into a temporary culture hub for Bradford 2025 – and it’s set to open in March 2025 with an action-packed programme.

What's on

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A woman with a white painted face in a red shawl and headscarf holds a white flower. She is sat in front of a blue background covered in yellow feathers. To the left of the image is a yellow wooden chair
FREE

11 Jan – 26 Apr 2025 

Nationhood: Memory and Hope

Aïda Muluneh

A modern-day insight into our four nations.
FREE

17 Jan – 27 Apr 2025 

Fighting to Be Heard

British Library

Boxing, calligraphy and the collections of the British Library.
The Ramadan Pavilion, comprises of several arches that take inspiration from Bradford's City Hall. The pavilion is a bright pink and sits in front of the City Hall, and there is a woman stood within the arches of the pavilion.
FREE Part of Ramadan Festival 2025

From 15 Feb 2025 

Ramadan Pavilion 2025

Zarah Hussain & Fatima Mejbil

A specially commissioned structure to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.
A young woman wearing a pink outfit and pink makeup, holding a pink beaded handbag. The phrase 'I DIDN'T ASK YOUR OPINION' is written on the bag in dark pink beads.
FREE

31 Jan – 5 May 2025 

I AM ME

A new exhibition created with young people from across Bradford District.
Artist David Hockney working on the floor of a studio.

15 Jan – 18 May 2025 

David Hockney: Pieced Together

A new temporary exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum.
FREE Part of Our Patch

12–28 Mar 2025 

The DRAW! Tour: Workshops

Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.

DRAW! supported by David Hockney

David Hockney has drawn the world around him for 60 years – and the Bradford-born artist is now supporting DRAW!, a nationwide drawing project for Bradford 2025.

Find out how you can get involved.

Let's DRAW! →
Artist David Hockney sits on a chair in front of one of his paintings. The artwork is hung on a white wall.

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Stories

We are Bradford – and these are our stories.

Looking forward

From skills and training to grants for artists, we’re investing in the future of our district.

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In your community

Find out how we’re bringing creativity and joy into communities, towns and villages right across Bradford District.

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Bradford 2025 Youth Pass

Aged 16-25 and live in Bradford? Sign up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass for cheap tickets, priority booking and more.

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Take part

Volunteer with us, take part in an event and find out how your community can get involved in Bradford 2025.

Learn

All ages welcome – find out what’s coming up next year for children, young people, teachers and educators.

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It’s On In Bradford

Check out what's on across the district at It’s On In Bradford, the ultimate what’s-on guide for Bradford District.

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