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

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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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Free

18 Apr – 11 May 2025

Frontline 1984/1985

Victor Wedderburn

A fascinating exhibition exploring Bradford's African Caribbean communities in the ’80s.

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Detail looking up at a large public artwork called Tower of Now
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.

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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 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.

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What's on

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15 Jan – 18 May 2025 

David Hockney: Pieced Together

A new temporary exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum.
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FREE

31 Jan – 5 May 2025 

I AM ME

A new exhibition created with young people from across Bradford District.
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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.
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FREE Part of The Beacon

Dates between 5 Apr – 5 May 2025 

Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground

Play Bradford

We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Wibsey Park
A man stands in a red convertible car.
FREE Part of Loading Bay

18 Apr – 11 May 2025 

Frontline 1984/1985

Victor Wedderburn

A fascinating exhibition exploring Bradford's African Caribbean communities in the ’80s.
Detail looking up at a large public artwork called Tower of Now
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.

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 May, designer Dame Zandra Rhodes is encouraging us all to ‘draw patterns’.

Find out more about how you can get involved.

Let's DRAW! →
Designer Dame Zandra Rhodes in her studio.

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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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