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The Beacon - a large square bulding with The Beacon written on the side. There is a crowd of people in front of it sitting on the grass on a sunny day.

The Beacon

Join us in Wibsey Park this August for family days out, music, comedy and more.

1-31 Aug

Upcoming events

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

On now

Infinite Light

Zarah Hussain & Fatima Mejbil

A place for reflection, gathering, and cultural celebration.

FREE Part of The Beacon

28 Aug 2026

Dance On! Sessions for over 55s

Yorkshire Dance

Join us for these drop-in dance taster sessions for over 55s at the Beacon.

FREE Part of The Beacon

30 Aug

Wild & Kind

with The Wild Remains

Wild & Kind sessions help families explore nature and art to make the world a kinder place for everyone!

FREE Part of The Beacon

26 Aug

Better Place Bradford

with Better Start Bradford

Come and join Better Place at these playful, hands-on sessions to spark creativity, curiosity and outdoor fun!

FREE Part of The Beacon

26 Aug 2026

Pedal, Dash and Play

The Active Bradford Mini Duathlon at The Beacon.

FREE Part of The Beacon

27 Aug

Adventure Play with Play Bradford

Drop in adventure family play sessions at The Beacon in Wibsey Park!

Three musicians wearing purple clothing and holding drums.
FREE Part of The Beacon

27 Aug 2026

Roots Sound Lab

with Punjabi Roots

Step inside a recording studio with Punjabi Roots and learn how a professional studio works.

In a library decorated but multi-coloured bunting and books lining the walls, a librarian points to a book read by a daughter and her father
FREE Part of The Beacon

28 Aug 2026

Storytime with the National Literacy Trust

National Literacy Trust

Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with the National Literacy Trust

The entrance to Loading Bay, with rows of benches under a canopy light by warm light.

Loading Bay

Exhibitions, theatre, music and more in Bradford City Centre

Bassline Symphony

Bringing niche, 4x4 and UK bassline anthems to Bradford Live - reimagined with headline artists, live vocalists and a full orchestra.

BD: Walls

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

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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.