A group of young people sat in an audience laughing.
Free

20 Nov 2025

Creative Careers Festival

A careers festival for young people aged 16-25 in the heart of Bradford.

Event Details
Date 20 Nov 2025
Times 11am-3pm
Location Bradford Live
Ages 16-25
Access
  • Quiet space available
  • Wheelchair user access

Created by young people for young people - come and gain insight, inspiration and FREE access to the cultural sector.

The Creative Careers Festival is for young people interested in working in the creative industry. On 20 November, we will be bringing together industry professionals from across the nation who will offer a range of activities to help you map out your potential career in the creative arts sector.

There will be the opportunity to chat to employers about creative careers across different organisations as well as learning about the educational offer and creative courses available in the North.

This is your chance to spend the day in one of Bradford’s newest performance venues, Bradford Live!

Our host of creative VIPs will be announced soon, along with the schedule for this day of creativity.

What's On

  • Panel discussions with Industry Professionals
  • Speed mentoring sessions, this is your chance to get 1-1 advice from those who work in the industry
  • Live music, spoken word and comedy by local artists
  • Exhibitors – employers and training providers giving an insight into the world of work and support for your next steps
  • Specialist workshops in creative writing, self tapes, art & design, and how to use digital tools and social media to get noticed

Quiet Hour

From 10am – 11am, we will host a quiet hour for anyone who wants to attend that would benefit from a quieter environment. An allocated quiet space will also be available throughout the day.

An event like this is essential in spreading the awareness of what opportunities and career paths are out there for young people who are interested in the industry.”
Kieran Jones
Operations Apprentice at Bradford 2025

If you are a school/college interested in one of the workshops offered at our event, please email [email protected] subject to availability.

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