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A group of Moomin characters against a pink background.

October 24, 2024

Bradford 2025 to host 80th anniversary of the Moomins with new artwork from Basel Zaraa

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has been selected as one of four partners around the UK to host a brand-new artwork co-commissioned by Counterpoints Arts and made possible by the support of Moomin Characters in celebration of 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin story.

A group of young people standing in a line.

October 16, 2024

Bradford 2025: A Game-Changer for the Youth of the District

With a focus on empowering local talent and nurturing a vibrant, sustainable cultural sector, Bradford 2025 is creating new skills and professional opportunities that will leave an enduring impact on the region.

September 12, 2024

First Programme announced for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

The Brontës, David Hockney, Andrea Dunbar, Steven Frayne (FKA Dynamo), Akram Khan, Jeremy Deller, Clio Barnard & The Turner Prize feature in the year-long programme.

Large red puppet girafes tower over a group of performers wearing red.

August 14, 2024

Giant Giraffes to visit Bradford city centre this August bank holiday

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s event ‘Les Girafes’ will take place in Bradford city centre on Saturday 24 August.

A group of people sit in rows, smiling towards the camera.

July 11, 2024

Lights Camera Action: Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture kicks off specialist film workshops with 10 Bradford creatives

Eight film projects unveiled as part of the FORGE Film Labs training and mentorship programme.

A photograph of the outside of Cartwright Hall art gallery. Osman Yousefzada's installation covers a statue in front of the gallery, in a blue textile-like material.

May 3, 2024

Artist Osman Yousefzada creates new work for Bradford, in his exhibition Where It Began.

Osman Yousefzada takes a deeply personal look at migration, identity and community in Where It Began.

A group of people wearing Bradford 2025 branded clothing sit on seats in the Bradford City football stadium.

March 19, 2024

Kickstarting the countdown to 2025

We've announced some major news ahead of 2025.

March 19, 2024

Introducing the new Bradford 2025 brand

We've got a brand new look…