The Beacon

An Evening with Resi/Dance

Dance United

Dancers from BD4 and surrounding areas take the stage in this community dance celebration.

Street Sounds & Bhangra Niche

Aswad Arts

Bhangra meets bassline for a one-of-a-kind evening at The Beacon.

Bowling Collective Family Welcome

Join us in Bowling Park for an afternoon of family fun.

RedBall Project

Kurt Perschke

The longest-running street art project in the world is coming to the UK City of Culture.

Robyn Hood

Fidget Theatre

Fidget Theatre reinvents the classic folk tale for family audiences in 2025.

Bank Holiday Party in the Park

Teen Scene Parties

Bradford’s premier teen party producer present an unmissable Bank Holiday special in Bowling.

Let’s Make – Bowling Park

Lou Sumray

Get creative with artist Lou Sumray at these free family-friendly workshops in Bowling Park.

Dancing with Colours

JoAnne Haines

A joyful, sensory and gloriously messy creative experience for children aged 4+.

Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground – Bowling Park

Play Bradford

We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon in Bowling Park.

Happy Hype

Collectif OUINCH OUINCH x Mulah

From Geneva to Bowling – OUINCH OUINCH bring carnival culture to the Beacon!

Sisters 360

Turtle Key Arts

Two Muslim stepsisters try and skate to victory in the new family show from Bradford writer Asif Khan.

Creative Play for Under-5s

Get crafty in Bowling Park at this special session for under-5s and their grown-ups.

The Draw! Tour: Workshop at The Beacon

Enjoy a hands-on drawing workshop at The Beacon. Part of Our Patch.

Greed

Tavaziva Dance

Bawren Tavaziva’s electrifying dance piece reimagines the Seven Deadly Sins for the 21st century.

The Tiger Lillies

Oddball cabaret, dark humour and seriously catchy tunes from London’s legendary masters of the macabre.

Sikh Heritage and Culture by Saath

SD Theatre

Celebrate Sikh Heritage and Culture through song, dance and poetry

Wonky Olympics

SD Theatre

Two clueless PE teachers give traditional sports day a hilarious makeover.

Sustenance: The Power of Food

Edible Archives

Listen up and chow down for a shared meal and discussion on the importance of food in our communities.

Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon, Bowling Park

National Literacy Trust in Bradford

The Bradford Stories Bus is coming to The Beacon for a one-day story spectacular.

STATUESQUE at Bowling Park

Chicks on Sticks & Naomi Parker

Costumed characters, free family workshop and a community parade.

Pop-Up Family Pride

Curious Arts

Celebrate creativity, individuality and self-expression with our family-friendly Pride celebration.

Big Quiffy Bingo

Boogaloo Stu

Eyes down! Boogaloo Stu brings a bingo night like no other to The Beacon…

Museums for Play and Growth

A free stay-and-play session for under-5s and their grown-ups in Bowling Park and Bolling Hall Museum.

Say It As It Is: Bowling Park

with Kirsty Taylor

Speak up and listen in – Kirsty Taylor hosts a special open mic night for Bradford 2025

Back to Black

Belgrave House Band

Leeds’s leading jazz and soul masters perform Amy Winehouse’s iconic album live at The Beacon.

Happy Baby

Stand and Be Counted

Two special sessions of sensory play for under-4s and their grown-ups at The Beacon in Bowling Park.

Penguin

Hamzeh Al Hussien & Amy Golding

One man’s extraordinary journey from Syria to England. “Be proud. Be who you are. Be more Penguin.”

Peace Picnic: Bowling

The Peace Museum

The Peace Museum host the second of five free gatherings to celebrate peace, protest and community.

Intercultured Festival: Connecting Communities

Family activities to mark Refugee Week, aimed at building bridges with communities.