Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

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The story of Bradford 2025

Take a journey through Bradford's amazing time as UK City of Culture, month by month.

Upcoming events

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A man stands with arms folded outside a shop, in a 1980s photograph.

FREE

Until 28 Feb 2026

Frontline 1984/1985

Victor Wedderburn

Take a step back in time with this exhibition exploring Bradford's African Caribbean communities in the ’80s.

Four children stand in a line in a woodland, throwing leaves into the air.

FREE Part of Our Patch

Wednesdays in Jan, Feb and Mar

Wild + Kind Gatherings

Explore nature together with other families!

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

FREE

On display now

Tower of Now

Saad Qureshi

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

FREE Part of Our Patch

15 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Mar 2026

Urdu Shurdu

A monthly drop in group for anyone who has an interest in Urdu Poetry. Part of Our Patch.

a drawing of a hand drawing leaves on a vine, some leaves are heart shaped

FREE Part of Our Patch

Fridays from 9 Jan - 20 Feb 2026

Heart and Hands Studio

A series of free creative workshops, part of Our Patch.

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

FREE Part of Our Patch

Tuesdays from 13 Jan - 10 Feb 2026

Make Me A Rag Doll

with Creative Flare

Create your very own personal rag doll at this Our Patch workshop.

FREE Part of Our Patch

31 Jan 2026

Be Kind Rewind (2008)

EatDoFilm

A free community cinema screening with talks and food.

Zadie Xa's Turner Prize installation. A large octagonal piece, around knee height, is in front of us. Behind is a large colourful painting on the wall and a person wakling past looking at the artwork.

Part of Turner Prize 2025

5 Feb 2026

Zadie Xa in Conversation

with Jennifer Higgie

Join us for an evening’s discussion between artist and Turner Prize nominee Zadie Xa with writer, curator and former Turner Prize juror Jennifer Higgie.

FREE

11 & 12 Feb 2026

The Creative Health Exchange

Creative Health for the future – starting now.

FREE Part of Turner Prize 2025

21 Oct 2025 - 17 Feb 2026

Turner Prize Curator Tours

Sold out! Guided Curator Tours of the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition.

A group of children on a stage, with an adult performer in the centre, smile and raise their hands in the air.

Bradford 2025 in numbers

As our year as UK City of Culture comes to an end, here are the stats so far.

Stories

The Young People at Bradford 2025 on Being Bold and Being Bradford

We spoke to three young people, Ella, Isra and Kelvin, about working for Bradford 2025 and the range of experiences they gained along the way.

Young children holding their hands out singing on stage

Posted December 11, 2025

Meet the stars of Sing, Dance, Leap

In 2025 a cast of Bradford young people took part in a brand new ballet and opera project, performing live to an audience of thousands.

An elderly lady playing dress up and dancing with a young boy

Posted December 11, 2025

Intergenerational Play

This year-long play project for Bradford 2025 linked 4 – 11 year olds with care home residents, building new connections through playful experiences. We caught up with some of the people involved.

Our Patch

Our Patch is a major creative programme for the people of Bradford, celebrating over a year of activity – and now looking ahead with excitement to what lies beyond 2025.

Get involved with Our Patch →

Three ladies and a man sat chatting and knitting around a table

Investing in the future

Through capital grants, artist-led project awards, skills development and more, we’ve invested in culture across the district.

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Young children holding up branded Bradford 2025 stickers

Shop

Celebrate this unforgettable year with your exclusive Bradford 2025 merchandise.

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A model smiles wearing a Bradford 2025 scarf.