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25-26 Jul 2025

Bradford City Centre

BD: Festival 2025

A jam-packed weekend of fun for all the family.

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BD: Festival returned for a spectacular two-day takeover in the city centre on 25 & 26 July.

There were performances, music, activities, food stalls, craft stands and other fun stuff across two days in City Park and Centenary Square. Highlights included high-wire act Cie Basinga on Friday night, plus Luke Jerram and Bloomin’ Buds’ A Good Yarn and the world premiere of Zee and the City on Saturday.

Close Act - Saurus
Firma Kodde – RoarRace
Justice in Motion – Parkour Park
Pagrav Dance Company – One Sky
Electrico 28 – Full House
Cirque Inextremiste – Damoclès

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