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CHANNELS
Take a seat at our waterside listening benches and tune into audio artworks created especially for Bradford 2025.
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Bradford Literature Festival 2025
One of the largest literature festivals in the UK and Europe’s most eclectic and diverse literature festival.
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Elevate Workshop: Embedding Access in Your Projects
Explore how you can open up your projects to be more accessible.
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The Bradford Progress: Bradford Industrial Museum
Singer Jennifer Reid leads a surprising musical happening at Bradford Industrial Museum.
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Punjabi Culture by Saath
Celebrate Punjabi Culture through song and poetry from the local community.
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Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers – Live
Back on the big screen – with the soundtrack played live by the City of Bradford Brass Band.
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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground
We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Wibsey Park
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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground – Bowling Park
We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Bowling Park.
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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground
We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park.
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Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground
We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon at Lister Park.
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The Bradford Progress: Cow & Calf
First light, first note: Paraorchestra and Commoners Choir gather on Ilkley Moor to begin The Bradford Progress.
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The Bradford Progress: The Broadway
Experience the orchestra from the inside out in the unlikely surroundings of The Broadway shopping centre.
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Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group
The torchbearers of Qawwali music visit Bradford for their only show in the North this year.
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The Bradford Progress: The Broadway to the Mirror Pool
The Bradford Progress concludes with a major musical moment in the heart of the city.
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My Thousand Year Old Land (A Song for BiH)
A story of the search for truth, justice and hope through three generations of women.
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The Bradford Progress: Roberts Park
Our two-day journey across the district reaches Saltaire for a free musical celebration in the park.
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Penumbra
6.15pm: Loading BayExplore how this musical collaboration combines, voice, video, lighting and looping in their performance.
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Ghost Weavers
1.30pm: Loading BayImmerse yourself in a multilayered sound experience infused with folk song
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Voice Notes
6pm: Loading BayListen as refugees and migrants share their stories in this creative sound-world
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Thar Farraige (Over Sea)
1.30pm: Loading BayHear chamber and folk music combined, in a moving meditation on love, loss and home
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Little Wimmin
An unorthodox, apocalyptic, cosmically catastrophic adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.
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BOLD! Bradford Artist Scratch Night
New work-in-progress performance from Bradford artists and creatives.
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RIDE!
Rap, dance and theatre combine in this powerful new work created with Gypsy and Traveller communities and the people of BD4.
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The Bradford Progress: Undercliffe Cemetery
See out day one of The Bradford Progress with a reflective collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Gilank.
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N’dehou
7.45pm: Bradford CathedralDon’t miss composer Daniel Kidane’s premiere of his choral work, performed by The Carice Singers
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Bantam’s Drift
9.15pm: The UndergroundImmerse yourself in the deconstructed soundscapes and images drawing on Bradford’s South Asian youth culture.
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Holocene
4.30pm: Bradford CathedralReimagining the contemporary brass ensemble with a bold and unconventional work exploring our current geological epoch.
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DANCE SUITE
9pm: The UndergroundHear what baroque music would sound like on today’s dance floor.
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The Invite
Mind the Gap’s new immersive theatre experience invites you to a surprise party, with music, movement… and cake.
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Richard Hawley & the Black Dyke Band
Bradford’s brass legends team up with Sheffield’s favourite son for one night only.
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The Great Adventure Build – for home educators
Home educators, let's make an adventure play structure like no other!
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Public Interest Bassline Night
Common/Wealth presents a Bradford Bassline line up like no other, including special guest performances from our Public Interest cast.
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The Bradford Progress: Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The Bradford Progress takes to the water for a slow-moving musical journey down the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
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Eid Mini Mela
Celebrate Eid al-Adha at East Riddlesden Hall, in partnership with Highfield Community Centre and Sangat Centre Keighley.
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Online information session: Artist-Led Project Awards
Learn more about our upcoming funding awards.
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BD: Walls – Session 1: techniques and methods
Practical session. An introduction to street art painting, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 3: doodle grid and pounce practice
Practical session. An explanation of the doodle grid and pounce methods, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 7: mockup and scaling
Practical session. An introduction to mockup and scaling in street art, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 9: public mural creation, part 1
Practical session. Get closer to creating a mural in a public space in this training session, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 10: public mural creation, part 2
Practical session. The second session of two, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 2: digital design and scaling
Classroom-based session. An introduction to digital tools used in mural design, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 4: responding to a brief
Classroom-based session. Learn how to analyse and respond to a brief for a public mural, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 5: collaborative design
Classroom-based session. Develop your skills in collaborative design, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 6: pitching work
Classroom-based session. Refine your pitching skills, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 8: selecting paint and materials
Classroom and practical session. Learn how to choose the right materials for your work, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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BD: Walls – Session 11: unveiling and programme wrap-up
Classroom and practical session. The final session, including a public unveiling of the finished mural, part of the BD: Walls Talent Development Programme.
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Youth Pass: Calligraphy Workshop with Razwan Ul-Haq
Learn new skills in a hands-on calligraphy session led by artist Razwan Ul-Haq.
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[Cancelled] Youth Pass: After-Hours Mobile Photography Workshop
This event has been cancelled.
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Youth Pass: DRAW! with Shanaz Gulzar
Join us for a hands-on drawing workshop with Shanaz Gulzar.
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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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The Bradford Progress: Undercliffe to The Broadway
The Bradford Progress marches through the streets into the heart of the city.
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Youth Pass: Guided walk, chat & treats in Saltaire
Take a walk and enjoy a treat on us with Bradford creatives and Bradford 2025 Creative Director Shanaz Gulzar
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Youth Pass: DRAW! Continuous Line Drawing Workshop
Event postponed. Ease the pressure of perfection in a new drawing technique with Alison McIntyre.
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Future of Music in Technology Conference
Explore the future of music with the intersection of technology.
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Les Enfants Terribles: A Gameshow for Awful Children
Comedian Marcel Lucont pits kids against grown-ups as he looks to crown the most awful child in Bradford…
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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
Alternative comedy meets group therapy – get your moans off your chest with the UK’s favourite French comic
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National Saturday Club: Performance & Theatre
Join Bradford College’s new Performance & Theatre Saturday Club.
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Archaeology Talks!
Enjoy a day of archaeology talks to celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology.
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Elmet
An explosive Northern drama – created especially for Bradford 2025 by The Javaad Alipoor Company.
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Poetry Takeaway
The Poetry Takeaway serves high quality, personalised Poetry to our diners, written, performed and wrapped up to Takeaway.
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Fighting to Be Heard: Calligraphy Lecture & Workshop
Learn new skills with artist and calligrapher Razwan Ul-Haq.
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Fighting to Be Heard: Big Celebration Day
A free day of family-friendly activities as part of Fighting to Be Heard.
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Journeys with Mai
Sir Joshua Reynolds' spectacular portrait visits Bradford on a UK-wide tour.
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An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth
One of Britain’s finest jazz singers brings her trio to The Beacon – exclusively for Bradford 2025.
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Eliza Carthy
The Queen of English folk music visits The Beacon for a rare solo show in Bradford.
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Curious Investigators
Stop an egg from smashing in this cracking new adventure for children aged 3–7 and their grown-ups…
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It’s Your Round
Pens at the ready – comedy meets cabaret down the pub at our fabulous quiz night.
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Lay Down Your Burdens
Rhiannon Faith’s acclaimed dance theatre show explores hope, compassion and transformation through the prism of a local pub
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CBeebies Bedtime Stories Day
Once upon a time… Evie Pickerill and George Webster from CBeebies bring the magic of Bedtime Stories to The Beacon.
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Say It As It Is: Wibsey Park
Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025
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A Night at the Musicals
Young performers bring the West End to Wibsey at this special concert.
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Easter Party in the Park
Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable Easter special in Wibsey.
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asses.masses: game making workshop
Join asses.masses creators Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim for an afternoon of game making.
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Let’s Make – Bowling Park
Get creative with artist Lou Sumray at these free family-friendly workshops in Bowling Park.
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Back to Black
Leeds’s leading jazz and soul masters perform Amy Winehouse’s iconic album live at The Beacon.
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Peace Picnic: Bowling
The Peace Museum host the second of five free gatherings to celebrate peace, protest and community.
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Museums for Play and Growth
A free stay-and-play session for under-5s and their grown-ups in Bowling Park and Bolling Hall Museum.
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Street Sounds & Bhangra Niche
Bhangra meets bassline for a one-of-a-kind evening at The Beacon.
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An Evening with Resi/Dance
Dancers from BD4 and surrounding areas take the stage in this community dance celebration.
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Sisters 360
Two Muslim stepsisters try and skate to victory in the new family show from Bradford writer Asif Khan.
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Greed
Bawren Tavaziva’s electrifying dance piece reimagines the Seven Deadly Sins for the 21st century.
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The Tiger Lillies
Oddball cabaret, dark humour and seriously catchy tunes from London’s legendary masters of the macabre.
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Pop-Up Family Pride
Celebrate creativity, individuality and self-expression with our family-friendly Pride celebration.
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Sustenance: The Power of Food
Listen up and chow down for a shared meal and discussion on the importance of food in our communities.
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Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon, Bowling Park
The Bradford Stories Bus is coming to The Beacon for a one-day story spectacular.
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Penguin
One man’s extraordinary journey from Syria to England. “Be proud. Be who you are. Be more Penguin.”
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Bank Holiday Party in the Park
Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable Bank Holiday special in Bowling.
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The DRAW! Tour: May Workshops
Hands-on drawing workshops across the district, part of Our Patch.
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Bradford City Centre guided walking tour
Follow Bradford’s history, origins, and its transformation into the city it is today on this guided walking tour.
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The Draw! Tour: Workshop at The Beacon
Enjoy a hands-on drawing workshop at The Beacon. Part of Our Patch.
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Youth Pass: Sip & DRAW! Sketchbook Workshop
Sip mocktails, eat cake, and create your own 'zig zag' sketchbook with Naseem Darbey
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Wild Wednesdays: Forest School Fairy Dens Workshop
Make willow dens for mythical creatures and fairies, inspired by Monira Al Qadiri’s mythical installation.
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Creative Play for Under-5s
Get crafty in Bowling Park at this special session for under-5s and their grown-ups.
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North Street Band
Round off the Bowling Collective Family Day with a wide variety of music from Motown classics to current ‘top 40’.
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Yoga & Brunch
Unwind, network, and celebrate well-being at this Yoga and brunch event for women.
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Giddha Workshop
Celebrate culture, movement, and community in a women-only space designed to uplift and energise.
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Evening Conversations
Sudha invites her boys to ‘crack open a cold one’ and share their views on life.
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Evening Conversations – Loading Bay
Shots are fired in quick-fire exchanges between mother and sons.
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Imaginary Friends
After a tragic event, a floundering TV comic takes comfort in his imaginary friends.
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Little Explorers, Festival of Archaeology
Craft activities and exploration stations for little archaeologists and scientists.
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Cliffe Castle Park 75th Birthday Bash
Join us to celebrate 75 years of Cliffe Castle Park at their birthday bash!
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Say It As It Is: Cliffe Castle Park
Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025
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Let’s Make
Get creative with artist Lou Sumray at these free family-friendly workshops in Cliffe Castle Park.
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Youth Pass: Breakin – Dance Class
Join Bradford’s Breakin dance specialists for an energetic breakdancing session.
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Youth Pass: Sip & DRAW! Zine & Comic Workshop
Sip mocktails, eat cake, and get creative with artist YAYA, making your own zine or comic!
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A Good Yarn: City Centre Roll
Roll with it! We’re making a huge new artwork from the very fabric of Bradford.
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Cliffe Castle Party in the Park
Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable family friendly Party in the Park at Cliffe Castle.
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Peace Picnic: Cliffe Castle Park
The Peace Museum host the third of five free gatherings to celebrate peace, protest and community.
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The MEGA Drawing Box in the Park
Keighley Creative and artist Naseem Darbey present a nature inspired drawing box adventure!
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OUR STORY
Gain a unique insight into the challenges and strengths of being an autistic girl in today’s world.
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Celebrating Culture at Cliffe Castle
Celebrate South Asian culture in Keighley with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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Creative Summer Social
A relaxed and welcoming indoor and outdoor event celebrating Bradford’s creative sector.
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Health and Wellbeing Day
Connect with your community and check your health at this free daytime event.
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The Great Crafty Get-Together
Celebrate all the crafters - and all those that would like to be!
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Palingenesis
A mesmerising exploration of life's cycles, intimacy, and transformation through dance.
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North Street Band
Round off The Big Beacon Family Welcome at Cliffe Castle Park with a wide variety of music from Motown classics to current top 40.
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Art and Play Day
Have a go at different art techniques - for little artists and their grown ups.
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Cool Runnings Culture Day
Keighley's very own Caribbean eatery Cool Runnings takes over The Beacon.
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A Good Yarn
Get up close and personal with an extraordinary new artwork – made in BD10 from the fabric of Bradford.
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A Somali Village in Lister Park
Find out about this popular attraction at the 1904 Great Exhibition
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Nature-Inspired Crafts
A relaxed session full of hands-on creativity, all themed around nature.
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Looking back on the DRAW! Tour so far!
We’re shining a spotlight on the magic we’ve been making in Bradford East so far with the DRAW! Tour, part of Our Patch.
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Drumroll please
Bradford young people’s honest thoughts about their hometown are to be celebrated in a new poster series.
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Eight amazing music venues in Bradford District
Bradford is home to so many iconic music venues – plan your next night out in Bradford, Bingley, Saltaire and beyond.
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2024: That was the year that was
Join us to look back on a packed 2024, and look forward to an amazing year ahead.
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Bradford 2025 is GO!
Join us as we take a look back at January 2025, the month we kicked off Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.
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48 hours at Bradford 2025 for outdoor explorers
This two-day City of Culture itinerary takes you through moorland, woodland and riverside trails that feel a world away, yet sit at the heart of the district’s identity.
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48 hours at Bradford 2025 for heritage seekers
This two-day City of Culture heritage itinerary takes you through the places that shaped the district’s past and the people bringing it to life today.
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Audio Description
Listen to Audio Description for a number of Bradford 2025 events and exhibitions.
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Plan your visit to Loading Bay
Useful information for visitors to Loading Bay including facilities and access information.
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Open-Air Cinema FAQs – Thornton Viaduct
Useful information about our Open-Air Cinema screening at Thornton Viaduct.
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Loading Bay: Visual Story
This visual story has been created to help you plan your visit to Loading Bay in Bradford City Centre.
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Bradford 2025 Elevate Programme
Learn more about this development scheme for local heritage groups, organisations and individuals in Bradford District.
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The Beacon: Visual Story
This visual story has been created to help you plan your visit to The Beacon, Bradford 2025's very own touring venue.
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Plan your visit to The Beacon
Find out about accessibility, facilities, parking and more - plan your visit to our touring venue, The Beacon.
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Grue – FAQs
Useful information about Grue, a magical, family-friendly experience at Damart Mill.
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Open-Air Cinema FAQs – Ilkley Lido
Useful information about our Open-Air Cinema screenings at Ilkley Lido.
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Do Your Thing Awards
We've teamed up with Creative Lives to support over 50 local organisations through the Do Your Thing Awards.
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Cannon Mills drive in cinema – FAQs
Useful information about our drive-in cinema screenings at Cannon Mills.
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Skills and training
Discover how we’re supporting Bradford’s creative sector and building the next generation of cultural leaders.
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School visits
Plan a school visit to a Bradford 2025 event, get discounts for school bookings, access classroom resources, or get in touch.
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The Team
Our team are here to deliver Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture for audiences across the nation.
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The Incredible Moving Cinema – FAQs
Useful information about our Incredible Moving Cinema screenings.
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Artist-Led Project Awards
Learn more about the projects supported by Bradford 2025 through our Artist-Led Project Awards.
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Goit Stock Waterfall & Woods Walk
Take a walk through a hidden valley to a beautiful waterfall.
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Where It Began: Audio description
Two audio descriptions of Where It Began, Osman Yousefzada’s exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.
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Investing in the future
Bradford 2025 is a springboard to tomorrow. Learn more about how we’re investing in Bradford.
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Meet the team
We’re supporting culture in the community through Our Patch - meet our team of Our Patch Producers and Creative Practitioners.
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Bradford 2025 Youth Pass
Are you aged 16–25? Sign up today for cheap tickets, priority booking, exclusive events and more – it’s absolutely free.
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Cultural Learning Steering Group
This team of educators are helping to shape the Bradford 2025 cultural learning programme.
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The Railway Children – FAQs
Useful information about The Railway Children, presented by Bradford 2025 and York Theatre Royal in partnership with the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
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Planning an event at The Beacon – FAQs
Are you thinking of putting on an event at The Beacon, our travelling performance space? Here's what you need to know.
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Turner Prize 2025: school and education programme
Find out how schools and educators can get involved with the Turner Prize in Bradford.
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CHANNELS at The Mirror Pool
Listen to audio artworks inspired by The Mirror Pool in Bradford City Centre. Part of CHANNELS, created by Bradford-based duo Turbynes.
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Visual stories
These visual story pages have been created to help you plan your visit to Bradford 2025 events and venues. They include photography of the spaces and descriptions of facilities and accessibility.
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Access and Inclusion Partner – Request for Proposals
We're looking for a partner who can deliver Access and Inclusion support, consultancy, and reporting for our creative programmes.
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Request for Proposals – Access Specialist for Capital and Building Projects
Our access specialist will help improve facilities for audiences and visitors with access needs.
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Forge: opportunity for short film Writers and Directors
We are seeking applications from Writers and Directors for Forge: Short Film Development Lab & Fund.
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Forge: opportunity for short film Producers
We are seeking applications from Producers for Forge: Short Film Development Lab & Fund.
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Freelance Mental Health Engagement Lead
We are seeking a freelancer to work with us as a Mental Health Engagement Lead.
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Take flight with a unique aerial training opportunity
Learn aerial performance and star in a Bradford 2025 show
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Apprenticeships: Programme & Engagement, Audiences, Operations
Apply for one of the first five Bradford 2025 Apprenticeships.
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Join Bradford 2025’s Cultural Learning Steering Group
We're looking for education experts to support our Cultural Learning team.
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Expression of Interest: Training Opportunity for Audio Describers
Bradford 2025 is looking to train and develop a small team of local Audio Describers to work on performances and events throughout our year of culture and as a legacy for the region.
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Casting Call: The Railway Children – Community Ensemble
Be a part of the production of The Railway Children
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Wandering Imaginations: opportunity for emerging female fantasy and sci-fi writers exchange
Exchange for emerging female fantasy and sci-fi writers.
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Writing Home: Creative Writing Programme
A creative writing programme inspired by Tower of Now.
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Get involved with the Curious Communities Project
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture in partnership with Bradford Producing Hub.
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Production Coordinator
Play a crucial role in the successful delivery of Bradford 2025's creative programme from indoor and outdoor performances to digital and broadcast initiatives.
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Community Participation Manager
Develop and manage creative community engagement and participation programmes that are people-led.
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Assistant Creative Technologist
Join the team and support our Creative Technologists with an exciting programme of work.
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Engagement Producer
Work to develop and deliver a Bradford district-wide creative engagement programme.
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Volunteer Programme Officer
Help us make our volunteering programme effective, inclusive and rewarding for people in Bradford.
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Freelance call out: Engagement Producers, Participation Co-ordinators and Engagement Project Managers
Engagement freelancers - let's work together.
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Join our Young Creatives Programme
18-24 year olds - are you creative and passionate about Bradford? Our Young Creatives programme may be for you.
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Venue Operations and Event Manager x2
We are searching for two Venue Operations and Event Managers.
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Young people – join the National Saturday Club!
Skills development opportunities for 13–16-year-olds in Bradford.
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BD: Walls – artist commissions for Ravenscliffe, Buttershaw and Brittania Gardens
Street art commission
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Youth, Skills and Training Officer
We're looking for a Youth, Skills and Training Officer to join the team!
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Freelance Duty Event Managers
We're searching for freelance Duty Event Managers to join our freelance database.
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Cultural Learning Programme Assistant
Join our team as a Cultural Learning Programme Assistant!
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New Focus: Call for Tender – Bradford Family Album Digital Archive
Impressions Gallery and New Focus are calling for tenders to develop a new digital archive of community-sourced family photographs and stories.
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Cultural Capital grants distributed
21 organisations across Bradford District are receiving grants from our Cultural Capital Fund.
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Thousands of local children create and perform new ballet and opera celebrating Bradford
More than 2,000 Bradford children joined together for Sing, Dance, Leap – a new ballet and opera project based on the hopes and dreams of Bradford’s young people.
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Bradford 2025 announces projects to improve health and wellbeing through culture
The Creative Health programme harnesses the transformative power of culture and creativity to tackle some of the district’s most urgent health and social challenges
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Bradford 2025: A Game-Changer for the Youth of the District
With a focus on empowering local talent and nurturing a vibrant, sustainable cultural sector, Bradford 2025 is creating new skills and professional opportunities that will leave an enduring impact on the region.
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£20m funding boost for Bradford 2025
The investment will support the delivery of our programme in 2025.
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Bradford 2025 launches its new Creative Health programme
This is our vision to transform health, wellbeing and culture across the district.
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Bradford 2025 and Creative Lives support over 50 local organisations through the Do Your Thing Awards
Over 50 grassroots creative groups have been selected to receive a share of just over £20,000 to open-up opportunities for cultural participation in a multitude of ways.
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The UK’s youngest city counts down to 2025
We're creating opportunities for young people throughout our year as UK City of Culture.
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Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and Penguin Books distribute over 4,000 books to secondary schools across the district
The books, by a diverse range of authors, will help improve literacy skills in secondary schools and encourage young people to foster a deeper understanding of literature.
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Tape Letters
Bradford 2025 to unveil exhibition on how families stayed connected worldwide through cassette tapes.
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