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Bradford Festival 2026

A weekend of spectacular outdoor arts and family entertainment, combining world-class circus, street theatre, dance and more.

Bill Bailey stands in the centre of this image, with a group of six artists behind him standing in a line. He wears a blue suit and t shirt, and the artists variously wear casual clothes and painting aprons.
Free

1 May - 26 Jul 2026

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey

Breathtaking portraits – incredible personal stories.

Upcoming events

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Bill Bailey stands in the centre of this image, with a group of six artists behind him standing in a line. He wears a blue suit and t shirt, and the artists variously wear casual clothes and painting aprons.
FREE Part of Loading Bay

1 May - 26 Jul 2026

Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey

Breathtaking portraits – incredible personal stories.

Performer Velma Celli is open mouthed, with glam drag make up and green hair.
Part of Loading Bay

27 Jun 2026

Velma Celli’s A Brief History of Drag

An electrifying five star cabaret comprising a collective mix of the music that we all know and love.

FREE Part of The Beacon

Sundays from 5 Jul - 9 Aug 2026

Intro to Comedy Course

with Alex Dunlop

Learn joke writing, performance skills and more at a course of comedy workshops.

A comedian stands holding a microphone.
Part of Loading Bay

18 Jul 2026

Loaded Laughs – Edinburgh Previews

Fresh ideas, new jokes, and full shows taking shape at Loading Bay.

The pink arch installation Infinite Light in front of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. Blue sky with light clouds
FREE

From the end of May 2026

Infinite Light

Zarah Hussain & Fatima Mejbil

A place for reflection, gathering, and cultural celebration.

Four women wearing white trousers and yellow tops hold a pose whilst dancing.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 - 19 Jul 2026

ALIH

Gigi Art of Dance

An immersive dance performance of connections, cultures and conversations on the human experience. Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

Baba Yaga engages a group of young children.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Baba Yaga

Dizzy O'Dare

Come and meet the fearsome Baba Yaga! Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

A person holds craft materials in their hands, with string, fabric and a basket of craft materials in front of them.
FREE Part of Bradford Festival

18 & 19 Jul 2026

Become a Crafty Fox with Sponge Tree

Sponge Tree

Calling all crafty foxes, help turn nature into art! Part of Bradford Festival 2026.

BD: Walls

BD: Walls is an ambitious exhibition with a difference: the gallery is Bradford District itself.

Explore all BD: Walls →
Vibrant mural spelling out 'Breathe' in several fonts, sizes and colours. Members of the public walking by.
Part of BD: Walls

On display now

Breathe Breathe Breathe

Ricky Also in collaboration with Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik's lyrics make up this bold typographic artwork in Bradford City Centre, part of BD: Walls.

Part of BD: Walls

On display now

Wayfinders

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This striking mural is a stark consideration of our connection to the natural environment and the ways in which we navigate physical and emotional spaces.

Part of BD: Walls

On display now

Mills to the Hills

(Roids)

The Broadway is the home for a stunning public artwork created especially for Bradford 2025.

FREE Part of BD: Walls

On display now

Come On In My Friend

Jemima Spence

New striking street art inspired by the people of Buttershaw.

FREE Part of BD: Walls

On display now

RAVO

Alastair Flindall

Street art that celebrates the energy and joy of the Ravenscliffe community.

It's On In Bradford

Explore even more arts and culture with It's On In Bradford, your ultimate guide to what's on across Bradford District.