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Press releases

Read the latest press releases from the Bradford 2025 Press & PR team.

A fantastical graphic of a person bending through a picture frame with city hall in the background. Text on the image reads 'Rise'.

November 14, 2024 

Magic rises as tickets released for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s opening event

Magic rises as tickets released for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture’s opening event.
Two young people in bright clothing smile as they climb up a wooden play tower.

November 27, 2024 

Bradford 2025 launches its new Creative Health programme

This is our vision to transform health, wellbeing and culture across the district.

November 14, 2024 

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture is on the hunt for recipes

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture invites the people of Bradford to submit their treasured family recipes for inclusion in a brand new cookbook. 

November 14, 2024 

Bradford 2025 announces next round of successful recipients of Artist Awards

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has announced a new cohort of artists who will receive awards to create projects forming part of next year’s events programme.
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.