Free

6 Aug 2025

Creative Summer Social

Cultural Voice Forum

A relaxed and welcoming indoor and outdoor event celebrating Bradford’s creative sector.

Event Details
Date 6 Aug 2025
Times 5:30-10pm
Location The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
Ages 18+
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

Join local creatives for an evening of connection, creativity and celebration.

Enjoy a variety of participatory and visual arts activity both indoors and outdoors. Highlights include the MEGA Drawing Box, an interactive installation led by Keighley Creative, and get your creative problems diagnosed and receive a prescription from the Art Doctors.

There will be a bar selling a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus free ice cream! A live DJ will play into the evening, so bring your best dancing shoes!

About Cultural Voice Forum

Cultural Voice Forum (CVF) is a network of artists, organisations and freelancers working across arts, culture and heritage in Bradford. Find out more here.

Visit The Beacon in Cliffe Castle Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From 10 July – 10 August, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Ln,
Keighley,
BD20 6LH

Credits
In partnership with Bradford Producing Hub and Keighley Creative.

Image © Keyhan Modaressi

Access

Join our access scheme to view access tickets or contact our Ticketing team for more information.
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Wheelchair spaces available to book

If you are a member of our access scheme, sign in to your Bradford 2025 account to book a wheelchair space and companion ticket.

If you have any questions or would like to join the scheme, contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]

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