The event is scheduled for the afternoon of 1 December 2025, from 1pm to 4pm, with lunch provided from 12pm.

The workshop will take place at Bradford’s new entertainment venue, Bradford Live, the beautifully restored former Odeon. Sessions will focus on providing guidance and tips for Expression of Interest and full bid applications. Attendees will also hear reflections from key Bradford 2025 leaders and partners, including their experiences of bidding for and delivering a UK City of Culture programme.

If you can not attend this workshop in person, you can also book a ticket to join online via the link below.

The agenda for the event will include a variety of sessions, such as panel discussions. The list of speakers include:

• Sir Phil Redmond, UK City of Culture Panel Chair
• Claire McColgan, UK City of Culture Panel Deputy Chair
• Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader for Bradford Council
• Lorraine O’Donnell, Chief Executive for Bradford Council
• Dan Bates, Executive Director for Bradford Culture Company
• Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director for Bradford Culture Company
• Phil Batty, former Director of Public Engagement for Hull 2017 and Vice Chair of Bradford 2025.
• Pete Massey, Director North, Yorkshire and Humber/Northern Economy and Partnership for Arts Council England

The sessions will also be supported by DCMS Policy Officials and Analysts, and wider UK City of Culture partners.

Make the most of your visit to Bradford and join us for a UK City of Culture walking tour around Bradford City Centre from 11am – 12pm. Find out more and book tickets below.

From 4 – 5.30pm, join us for a networking reception at Bradford 2025 HQ to meet some of the team behind Bradford 2025 and other workshop attendees. Book your place below.