The Beacon

Everyone’s welcome at The Beacon – our very own touring venue.

We took Bradford 2025 on the road in our custom-made touring venue.

The Beacon is a venue like no other – a stunning performance space that toured the district during Bradford 2025. This super-versatile venue can be built and rebuilt anywhere – and we took it for month-long stays in Wibsey Park, Bowling Park, Cliffe Castle Park and Lister Park.

We worked with the people of Bradford to create bespoke programmes in each location, with headline acts, music, comedy and much more. Weekday shows and weekend festivals. Clubs, classes, family activities, neighbourhood get-togethers… you name it.

Everyone’s welcome at The Beacon – and (almost) anything goes.

The Beacon locations

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Wibsey Park

Wibsey

3 April to 5 May 2025
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Bowling Park

Bowling

22 May to 22 June 2025
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Cliffe Castle Park

Keighley

10 July to 10 August 2025

Lister Park

Manningham

28 August to 28 September 2025

The Beacon is supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation.