Press releases
Read the latest press releases from the Bradford 2025 Press & PR team.
October 6, 2025
Steven Frayne announces a week of up close magic shows for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
The world-famous magician Steven Frayne will return to his home city of Bradford this December for an exclusive UK City of Culture residency.
August 14, 2025
Artist Sam Shendi unveils new sculpture at MAPA for Bradford 2025
Bradford 2025 and MAPA today unveil Balancing Acts, a new sculpture by internationally renowned artist Sam Shendi, created as part of the UK City of Culture celebrations.
September 25, 2025
Shipley’s skies burst into Bloom for spectacular Bradford 2025 circus performance
The skies above Shipley’s newly renovated Market Square are blooming this weekend as the town plays host to a spectacular large-scale outdoor event.
September 18, 2025
Life Class: Powerful new music theatre piece for Bradford 2025 gives voice to older people
A brand-new music theatre exploration of ageing is set for a world premiere in Bradford next month as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
October 16, 2025
Large-scale photography exhibition transforms city street into gallery
Hardy and Free is an outdoor photography installation by the acclaimed artist and portrait photographer Carolyn Mendelsohn,
September 30, 2025