The Beacon
Everyone’s welcome at The Beacon – our very own touring venue.
We’re taking Bradford 2025 on the road in our custom-made touring venue.
The Beacon is a venue like no other – a stunning performance space that will be touring the district during Bradford 2025. This super-versatile venue can be built and rebuilt anywhere – and we’re taking it for month-long stays in Wibsey Park, Bowling Park, Cliffe Castle Park and Lister Park.
We’re working with the people of Bradford to create bespoke programmes in each location. There’ll be headline acts: music, comedy and much more. There’ll be weekday shows and weekend festivals. But there’ll also be clubs, classes, family activities, neighbourhood get-togethers… you name it.
Everyone’s welcome at The Beacon – and (almost) anything goes.
What's on - Lister Park
See what's on at The Beacon in Lister Park.
8 Sep 2025
Share and Care
Bradford New Church
Hands-on sustainable arts and crafts for all ages.
9 Sep 2025
The Baton of Hope
The Baton of Hope is the UK’s largest ever suicide prevention initiative.
10-14 Sep 2025
On Yer Bike
Discover the unexpected meanings of cycling... with no lycra in sight!
12 Sep 2025
Qigong and Tai Chi Mid Autumn Moon Festival
Yorkshire Chi
Have a go at and learn more about Qigong and Tai Chi.
13 Sep 2025
Share Your Story: On Board at The Beacon
National Literacy Trust in Bradford
The Bradford Stories Bus is coming to The Beacon for a one-day story spectacular.
17-20 Sep 2025
The Invite
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap’s new immersive theatre experience invites you to a surprise party with music, movement… and cake.
19-21 Sep 2025
Poetry Takeaway
The Poetry Takeaway serves high quality, personalised poetry to diners, written, performed and wrapped up to takeaway.
21 Sep 2025
Big Bradford WESTival Celebration
Bradford West Area Coordinators
A showcase evening of music, dance and performance.
21 Sep 2025
Let’s Make
Lou Sumray
Get creative with artist Lou Sumray at these free family-friendly workshops in Lister Park.
20 & 27 Sep 2025
Play Bradford’s Mobile Adventure Playground
We’re teaming up with Play Bradford to bring mobile play to The Beacon at Lister Park.
27 Sep 2025
The Beacon DRAW!
Part of Our Patch
Join us for a colourful celebration of creativity inspired by David Hockney.
28 Sep 2025
STATUESQUE at Lister Park
Chicks on Sticks & Naomi Parker
Costumed characters, free family workshop and a community parade.
28 Sep 2025
CultureCam
Photo Hub North CIC
The mobile camera and dark room touring communities around Bradford.
Plan your visit to The Beacon
Find out about accessibility, facilities, parking and more – plan your visit to our touring venue, The Beacon.
The Beacon Visual Story
This visual story is to help you plan your trip to The Beacon, our custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025. It includes photographs around the venue and it’s facilities.
The Beacon locations
Wibsey Park
Wibsey
Bowling Park
Bowling
Cliffe Castle Park
Keighley
Lister Park
Manningham
