7 & 8 Nov 2025
BD: is LIT
Watch as Bradford city centre is transformed by a stunning series of light and sound installations.
- Wheelchair user access
Bradford’s city centre will be transformed by a collection of dazzling light installations and performances by local, national and international artists as we explore the Colour of Light.
In collaboration with Bradford Council, BD: is LIT invites you to see Bradford in a new light and rediscover your city. From large scale installations to theatre and awe-inspiring light and sound artwork, there’s something for everyone and it’s absolutely free.
Programme Highlights
Norfolk Gardens:
City Park:
- Light Fall
- Monolith
- Spark!
- End Of End
Around Bradford City Centre:
- Sonic, Swirl and Silence – Loading Bay
- Lighthouse – Darley Street
- Flow (Of the Broad Ford) – Market Street
- Attaining Light – Trapezium Gallery
- Worstedopolis – City Hall
- Phenix – St George’s Hall
- Rever – Tyrrel Street
- Stitching Light – Bradford Interchange
- Harmonic Portal – Tiffin Coffee
- Eternal Ensemble – Broadway
Light Up The North Conference - 7 November
Alongside BD: is LIT, join Light Up The North for a series of talks exploring the dynamic world of light art.
Hear from exhibiting light artists at Light Up Lancaster and BD: is LIT on the nature of light art and their creative practice. Plus, engage with expert guests as we examine the phenomenal rise of light events across the UK, and the cultural and economic impact of light festivals on our towns and cities.
See the full programme of talks below.
