20 & 21 Dec 2025
Brighter Still
The finale! Join us for our big closing event - and look ahead to a brilliant Bradford future together.
Under 16s and seniors free ↓
- BSL interpreted
- Audio described
Here we are, Bradford – back together again…
Brighter Still is the uplifting closing event for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Starring hundreds of people from across our district, it’s a celebration of who we are, where we live and the ties that bind us together – and everyone’s invited.
Join us in Myrtle Park on the two longest nights of the year for an epic gathering. As dusk descends and the chill of night falls, you’ll feel magic in the air – and the warmth of thousands of Bradfordians, all here to celebrate together.
A huge community cast of all ages will join forces with dancers, poets and choirs to bring down the curtain on our year as UK City of Culture with a joyous, moving and spectacular open-air production. Created by Emily Lim and Dan Canham, Brighter Still will spark stories, fire imaginations and fuel lasting memories – bringing Bradford 2025 to an unmissable, unforgettable conclusion.
Tickets for Brighter Still are just £2 for adults, free for under-16s, over-60s and Youth Pass members.
FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions below to plan your visit to Bingley for Brighter Still. This page includes accessibility information, public transport, and what to expect at the event.
Getting there
Myrtle Park
Myrtle Grove
Bingley
BD16 2LQ
Credits
Dan Canham & Emily Lim
Emily Lim
Dan Canham
Access
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There will be an accessible viewing platform at this event with limited spaces. Please contact [email protected] to book a space.
See additional accessibility information in our Brighter Still frequently asked questions.
BSL interpreted
This event will have BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.
Audio described
This event will have audio description in English.
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- AD = Audio Described
- BSL = British Sign Language Interpreted
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