There will be road closures in place around Kirkgate and Market Square beginning on Sunday 21 September (various times and roads). Full details to be released shortly.

If you’re driving to Bloom, off-street and car parking in and around Shipley is free after 6pm. See locations here.

Please note that Shipley Market Place Car Park will be closed.

The closest Blue Badge parking provision is on Kirkgate, where parking is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Shipley Train Station is less than 10 minutes walk from Bloom. Please check with local transport providers for up to date information about timetables.

First Bus

WY Metro journey planner

Northern Trains

LNER

Bikes cannot be brought on to the site.

Uber and private-hire taxis:

Please be aware of the road closures listed above.

No, all audience members require a ticket, even if they are eligible for free entry. You will not be admitted without a valid ticket

Babes in arms (under 12 months only) do not require a ticket.

You can book free tickets here.

The site opens at 6.30pm on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September.

We recommend arriving no later than 7pm, as there may be queues and bag searches will take place on entry.

The performance starts at 7.30pm and should finish at approximately 8.15pm.

Entry gates will be situated on the south side of Market Square and on Kirkgate (close to the junction with Westgate).

Ticket holders can use any entry.

Bloom is suitable for all ages, but please note that under–16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

We want to ensure that Bradford 2025 events are safe for everyone to enjoy. The following items will not be allowed into the event site:

• Large luggage, bags and/or suitcases
• Professional film and photography equipment
• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Weapons
• Lasers
• Fireworks or sparklers
• Bikes
• Scooters or e-scooters
• Camping chairs
• Balaclavas may not be worn

RISE is a standing event – but there will be an accessible viewing platform for wheelchair users and their companion, and for anyone else who needs a seat for access reasons. Spaces on the platform are limited and must be booked in advance. Please contact our Ticketing team at [email protected] to book your space and/or to discuss your access requirements. 

There won’t be any cloakroom facilities on site, so please don’t bring large bags or luggage. 

Yes there will be portaloos, including accessible toilets on site.

Service animals are welcome, but no other animals will be allowed into the event site.

Smoking or vaping is not permitted within the event site.

Limited re-entry will be permitted through designated gates.

Bloom is a standing event, but there will be an accessible viewing platform for wheelchair users and their companions, as well as for anyone else who needs to be seated for access reasons.

Spaces on the platform are limited and must be booked in advance. Please contact our Ticketing team at [email protected] to book your space and/or to discuss your access requirements.

Audio description is available for the show on Saturday 27 September. Please contact our Ticketing team at [email protected] for more information.

There will be a quiet space marquee close to the Market Square.