Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) is an annual festival and year-round cultural engagement programme encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, discussions, lectures and family events. BLF is unique in the UK for its diverse and imaginative approach to high-quality arts and cultural programming. BLF is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible programme; keeping ticket prices low (from £5), offering free family events and free tickets to those who might not otherwise be able to attend.

Festival programming encompasses important literary and historical anniversaries, celebrated through the lens of newly commissioned works that offer a fresh perspective, and annually recurring strands including The Brontë’s, Poetry, World Affairs & Politics, Hockney, Global Futures, Film and Comedy. Events across this broad range of themes take the form of in-conversations, panel discussions, workshops and salons.

Bradford Literature Festival has played a significant role in the revitalisation of the local culture sector and in creating a profile for Bradford regionally, nationally and internationally.

Bradford 2025 are proud to be supporting the Festival this year through the Big Tasty Read campaign, in partnership with The Reading Agency, and across the programme.