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A woman in white clothes is suspended in the air. She is holding a balletic pose and in her hand a flare gives out pink smoke that surrounds her in the blue sky.

Bradford Festival

A weekend of spectacular outdoor arts and family entertainment, combining world-class circus, street theatre, dance and more.

18 & 19 July 2026

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Bill Bailey stands in the centre of this image, with a group of six artists behind him standing in a line. He wears a blue suit and t shirt, and the artists variously wear casual clothes and painting aprons.
FREE Part of Loading Bay

1 May - 26 Jul 2026

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey

Breathtaking portraits – incredible personal stories.

The pink arch installation Infinite Light in front of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. Blue sky with light clouds
FREE

From the end of May 2026

Infinite Light

Zarah Hussain & Fatima Mejbil

A place for reflection, gathering, and cultural celebration.

Four women wearing white trousers and yellow tops hold a pose whilst dancing.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

ALIH

Gigi Art of Dance

An immersive dance performance of connections, cultures and conversations on the human experience. Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

Baba Yaga engages a group of young children.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Baba Yaga

Dizzy O'Dare

Come and meet the fearsome Baba Yaga! Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

A person holds craft materials in their hands, with string, fabric and a basket of craft materials in front of them.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Become a Crafty Fox with Sponge Tree

Calling all crafty foxes, help turn nature into art! Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

A group of children sit in a circle drawing a colourful flower on the floor using chalk.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Blom

Gijs Van Bon

Make creations on the streets with sand. Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

The back of a deck of cards, featuring a green border and purple diamond shapes in the centre of the card
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Cards on the Table

Erin Hughes

Roaming performers present intimate magic on beautifully crafted wearable tables. Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

Loading Bay

Exhibitions, theatre, music and more in Bradford City Centre.

The entrance to Loading Bay, with rows of benches under a canopy light by warm light.

The Beacon

Our pop-up venue, coming to Wibsey Park in August 2026.

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