Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
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The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape. The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape.
Free

24 May – 12 Oct 2025

Wild Uplands

Striking new art for the moors above Haworth.

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Three children in Victorian dress wave red flags at a steam train, on a sunny day in West Yorkshire. Three children in Victorian dress wave red flags at a steam train, on a sunny day in West Yorkshire.

15 Jul – 7 Sep 2025

The Railway Children

The classic production heads to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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Free

27 Sep 2025 – 22 Feb 2026

Turner Prize

We’re teaming up with Tate to bring the Turner Prize to Bradford.

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Summer Sounds

A new two-day global music festival in Cliffe Castle Park.

2-3 Aug 2025

Loading Bay

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

We’ve transformed a disused storage depot into a temporary culture hub for Bradford 2025 – it's open now with an action-packed programme.

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

The Beacon

We’re taking Bradford 2025 on the road in our custom-made touring venue.

This super-versatile venue can be built and rebuilt anywhere – and we're taking it for month-long stays in Wibsey Park, Bowling Park, Cliffe Castle Park and Lister Park.

A colourful glass fronted building with The Beacon on the front surrounded by hundreds of people on a sunny day.

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A dark moorland scene with rocks in the foreground and a reservoir in the background. Laid on the moorland are fluorescent lighting tubes.
FREE Part of Wild Uplands

24 May – 12 Oct 2025 

Earth & Sky

Opera North

An immersive sound walk over the moors above Haworth.

A dark moorland scene with rocks in the foreground and a reservoir in the background. Laid on the moorland are fluorescent lighting tubes.
FREE Part of Wild Uplands

24 May - 12 Oct 

Earth & Sky: borrow a device

Use this page to reserve a device and explore the audio world of Earth & Sky on one of our pre-loaded devices.

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Part of The Beacon

18 Jun 2025 

Say It As It Is: Bowling Park

with Kirsty Taylor

Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025

Three women look into a mirror. They wear gold dresses and have drawings on their faces. One of them has a penis drawn on her forehead.
Part of Loading Bay

20 Jun 2025 

EGGS COLLECTIVE’S DARK NIGHTS

Twisted cabaret nights at Loading Bay.

A man in a black coat and jeans stands lit in blue on stage with his arms outstretched.

20-21 Jun 2025 

Penguin

Hamzeh Al Hussien & Amy Golding

One man’s extraordinary journey from Syria to England. “Be proud. Be who you are. Be more Penguin.”

A patchwork quilt made of squares designed by the community to represent peace
FREE

21 Jun 2025 

Peace Picnic: Bowling

The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum host the second of five free gatherings to celebrate peace, protest and community.

Exhibitions

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3 Apr 2025 – 28 Feb 2026 

YOU:MATTER

Marshmallow Laser Feast

Explore how we’re all connected at this spectacular immersive experience.

A detailed view of the Tower of Now sculpture, against a blue sky.
FREE

From 26 Apr 2025  

Tower of Now

Saad Qureshi

This soaring sculpture explores what it means to be British – and celebrates Bradford’s dazzling diversity.

A photo of a man lifting paper from a printing press with the words HOPE and ACT printed on it in black and pink
FREE Artist Award

30 April – 31 Dec 2025 

HOPE/ACT

People Powered Press

Installations from the world’s largest letterpress printing press.

A wide shot of a metal horn on a pole in front of a giant blue curtain. They are inside the roof of an old mill.
FREE

3 May – 2 Nov 2025 

We Will Sing

Ann Hamilton

Ann Hamilton transforms the immense top floor at Salts Mill for her largest solo UK installation to date

A Burgundy wall with 12 painted portraits in gold frames
FREE

23 May – 17 Aug 2025 

Journeys with Mai

Sir Joshua Reynolds' spectacular portrait visits Bradford on a UK-wide tour.

FREE

23 May - 17 Aug 2025 

Jameel Prize: Moving Images

Explore the relationship between contemporary practice and Islamic tradition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

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.

Each month a different artist is inviting us to create a drawing inspired by a theme.

In June, comedian Harry Hill is encouraging us all to ‘draw a typical Sunday morning’.

Find out more about how you can get involved.

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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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