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Welcome to Bradford 2025, your next UK City of Culture. We’ve just revealed the first events for our thrilling year of culture, creativity and the arts – and we’ll be announcing much more in the months to come. See you next year.

10 & 11 Jan 2025

RISE

Kirsty Housley & Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo)

Our opening event. Believe your eyes – there’ll be magic in the Bradford air…

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12 Apr 2025

Richard Hawley & the Black Dyke Band

Bradford’s brass legends team up with Sheffield’s favourite son for a one-off concert – exclusively live for Bradford 2025.

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Free

11 Jan – 26 Apr 2025

Nationhood: Memory and Hope

Aïda Muluneh

A modern-day insight into our four nations.

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The Big Brass Blowout

From Black Dyke classics to bhangra mash-ups, join us to celebrate the best in brass.

13 Apr 2025

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What’s on

The time is now – our programme is live! Find out what’s happening in 2025.

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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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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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