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

January 17, 2025
Bradford 2025 exhibition explores the connections between boxing and the art of calligraphy
Fighting to Be Heard, a new free exhibition, that forms part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture's opening celebrations, explores the connections between boxing and calligraphy, through the eyes of a group of British South Asian Muslim men living in Bradford today.

January 16, 2025
Bradford 2025 launches Our Patch, and unveils David Hockney as the first artist for DRAW!
Bradford 2025 is ensuring as many people as possible can get involved in creative activities celebrating the district with the launch of two new initiatives.

December 13, 2024
Bradford 2025 UK City Of Culture to launch with magical outdoor spectacle and reopening of the National Science and Media Museum
Bradford 2025 will celebrate contemporary culture in all forms and showcase the rich history and heritage of the area.

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.

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.

October 24, 2024