15-30 Sep 2025

World Curry Festival

The World Curry Festival returns to Bradford – the UK's Curry Capital.

Event Details
Date 15-30 Sep 2025
Location Venues to be announced

Spice up your life in the home of curry with pop up dinners, food markets, cookalongs, talks, tours and more.

Feel the heat in the UK’s curry capital as the World Curry Festival returns to Bradford.

This vibrant culinary celebration brings together top chefs, sizzling street food, immersive cookalongs, flavour-filled talks and foodie tours inspired by curry cultures from across the globe.

Expect a joyful fusion of food, culture and community in this two-week long celebration of curry.

So whether you’re a seasoned spice lover or curious to try something new, come hungry and leave inspired.

More information and line-up to be announced soon.

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