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September 12, 2024

First Programme announced for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

The Brontës, David Hockney, Andrea Dunbar, Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo), Akram Khan, Jeremy Deller, Clio Barnard & The Turner Prize feature in the year-long programme.

Large red puppet girafes tower over a group of performers wearing red.

August 14, 2024

Giant Giraffes to visit Bradford city centre this August bank holiday

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s event ‘Les Girafes’ will take place in Bradford city centre on Saturday 24 August.

A group of people sit in rows, smiling towards the camera.

July 11, 2024

Lights Camera Action: Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture kicks off specialist film workshops with 10 Bradford creatives

Eight film projects unveiled as part of the FORGE Film Labs training and mentorship programme.

A photograph of the outside of Cartwright Hall art gallery. Osman Yousefzada's installation covers a statue in front of the gallery, in a blue textile-like material.

May 3, 2024

Artist Osman Yousefzada creates new work for Bradford, in his exhibition Where It Began.

Osman Yousefzada takes a deeply personal look at migration, identity and community in Where It Began.

A group of people wearing Bradford 2025 branded clothing sit on seats in the Bradford City football stadium.

March 19, 2024

Kickstarting the countdown to 2025

We've announced some major news ahead of 2025.

March 19, 2024

Introducing the new Bradford 2025 brand

We've got a brand new look…

A group of people wearing Bradford 2025 branded clothing in the Bradford City football stadium.

March 15, 2024

West Yorkshire leaders back Bradford 2025

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority shows support for Bradford 2025.

A group of young people stand in a line in a Bradford street

January 22, 2024

The UK’s youngest city counts down to 2025

We're creating opportunities for young people throughout our year as UK City of Culture.