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The Bradford 2025 Youth Pass is your passport to culture in 2025. It’s our scheme to make Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture as accessible as possible to young people across the district – and you can sign up today for free.

Bradford 2025 Youth Pass benefits include:

  • Discounted tickets* for Bradford 2025 events – as low as £5
  • Priority booking – 24 or 48 hours (depending on event)
  • Exclusive events and invitations – masterclasses, workshops, talks and other special events
  • Training and skills opportunities
  • Regular newsletters with curated content
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A young person wearing a cap and track suit performs on stage during a Bradford 2025 launch event.

Past Youth Pass events

We ran these free members only workshops and special events designed just for our Youth Pass members!

Artist David Hockney sits on a chair in a gallery, in front of one of his paintings.
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: DRAW! with Shanaz Gulzar

A hands-on drawing workshop with Shanaz Gulzar.

young people having a photoshoot outside of the Bradford 2025 office
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Bradford Walking Tour

Explore the city with Blue Badge guide Sarah Cowling.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: DJ Turntablist Workshop

Youth Pass members learnt the art of turntablism with Turn Styles.

Aerial Photograph of Roberts Park in Saltaire
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Guided walk, chat & treats in Saltaire

Youth Pass members took a walk with Bradford creatives and Bradford 2025's Creative Director Shanaz Gulzar.

Cartoon / comical drawings, with pens glue and scissors on the table
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Sip & DRAW! Zine & Comic Workshop

Attendees sipped mocktails, ate cake, and got creative with artist YAYA, making their own zine or comic!

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Radio Production Workshops

Youth Pass members created, delivered and recorded their very own radio show with BCB!

PAST FREE

Cardboard Set Design Workshop

You created a set piece to be featured at the Re:Born event.

PAST FREE

Textile Set Design Workshop

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Sip & DRAW! Charcoal Skills

Attendees sipped mocktails, ate cake, and explored the artistic ways you can use charcoal.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Turner Prize Preview

Youth Pass members were one of the first to see the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition.

Football stadium, focused on one of the stands labelled TL Dallas.
PAST Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Bradford City AFC V Burton Albion

An exclusive ticket offer for our Youth Pass members in partnership with TLDallas and Bradford City Community Foundation.

PAST FREE Part of Turner Prize 2025

Turner Lates: November

DJs, music, fashion, food, workshops and more at our young people’s night.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Boxing with Tasif Khan

A free training session with world champion boxer, Tasif Khan

Bradford City footballer in a pink kit, mid air kicking the football
PAST Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Bradford City AFC V Exeter City FC

An exclusive ticket offer for our Youth Pass members in partnership with TLDallas and Bradford City Community Foundation.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Padel Coaching Sessions

You levelled up your padel game with free, exclusive coaching sessions with Strike Padel.

A painted plate with bacon, croissant, orange and a cup of tea
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Pottery Painting – sold out!

You painted your own pottery at a Bradford local studio.

Two people stood against a wall smiling
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Get Seen Get Hired

Short Supply

A practical session breaking down how to use digital tools and social media to get noticed.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Calligraphy Workshop with Razwan Ul-Haq

You learnt new skills in hands-on calligraphy sessions led by artist Razwan Ul-Haq.

PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Padel Session

We provided free court hire at Bradford's first premium indoor padel centre.

A photo of a man lifting paper from a printing press with the words HOPE and ACT printed on it in black and pink
PAST FREE Youth Pass

Youth Pass: Letterpress Printing Workshop

You learnt how to create your very own letterpress print using the largest letterpress of its kind in the world.

The Radio Production course was very insightful. It was useful to become familiar with the recording environment and Dipak was a helpful guide to the radio production process.
It was relatable and interesting to hear similar issues I struggle with. I just loved the way the workshop was delivered. It was friendly and informative.

Your Youth Pass – how it works

Once you sign up for a Youth Pass, log in to your Bradford 2025 Account at bradford2025.co.uk/my-account to access your discount tickets and priority booking.

As a Youth Pass member you also get access to exclusive member-only events.

Check out our useful tips below – or get in touch with our Ticketing team on [email protected] / 01274 053100 if you have any questions.

How do I book my discounted tickets?

You can book your tickets online, by phone or by visiting the Ticket + Info Hub in Bradford City Centre.

When you book online, log in to your account at bradford2025.co.uk/my-account and check that you have added your date of birth and your full address and postcode to your account – we use this to check you’re eligible for this membership.

Once you are logged in you can choose the events you want to attend.

When you select your tickets, remember to choose the ‘Bradford Youth Pass’ option to apply your discounted tickets. Your discounts will apply at the checkout.

Please note, there are a maximum of two discounted tickets per person, per event.

Still having trouble? Contact our Ticketing team by emailing [email protected] or call 01274 053100.

Which events will have priority booking or discounts for Youth Pass members?

Priority booking is available for all ticket on-sales for Youth Pass members. We will contact you by email with a list of relevant events and when you can book. We’ll also provide information about the discounted ticket prices you can expect for each eligible event. Stay tuned for the latest updates on events and special offers!

Do I need a membership before I book my tickets?

Yes – you will need to sign up for your (free!) membership before you book your tickets, if you want your Youth Pass benefits.

Sign up for your Youth Pass at bradford2025.co.uk/membership/youth-pass – remember to complete your order and check out, so that we can apply the Youth Pass benefits to your account. You may need to wait 10-15 minutes after you check out for your benefits to start working.

Please note: if you have a Youth Pass membership and tickets in your basket at the same time, your Youth Pass benefits won’t apply.

Still having trouble? Contact our Ticketing team by emailing [email protected] or call 01274 053100.

My priority booking isn’t working!

If you’re eligible for priority booking, make sure you’re logged in to an account with a Bradford 2025 Youth Pass membership.

Once you’re logged in you will automatically gain access to any events with priority booking that you are eligible for.

My discounts aren’t working!

Once you choose your tickets and add them to your basket, select the dropdown menu for ticket types and choose ‘Bradford Youth Pass’ instead of ‘Full Price’.

Your ticket discount will apply at the checkout.

Please note, there are a maximum of two discounted tickets per person, per event.

Still having trouble online? Contact our Ticketing team by emailing [email protected] or call 01274 053100.

I don't live in Bradford but I'd still love to join!

Bradford is one of the UK’s youngest and most vibrant cities, and this scheme has been created with young people at its heart. While it’s designed for local residents, we’re excited to welcome young people from outside the area who meet the age requirement and can provide proof of age. Our aim is to create a space where all eligible young people feel included, supported, and celebrated.

If you have a connection to Bradford but now live outside the district, you’re just as much a part of this and we’d love for you to join our Youth Pass scheme. You can join on our website here or by contacting our friendly Ticketing team by email [email protected] or by phone on 01274 053100. We can’t wait to welcome you!

* The small print

The Bradford 2025 Youth Pass is open to Bradford residents (living in a BD or LS29 postcode) aged 16–25.

Youth Pass holders can purchase a maximum of two discounted tickets per eligible Bradford 2025 event.

All discounted tickets are subject to availability.

You may be required to show ID when collecting tickets and/or attending events.

All Youth Pass tickets are non-transferable and are not eligible for resale.

All Youth Pass tickets are sold in accordance with our terms and conditions.

By signing up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass you accept the terms of our privacy policy.

By signing up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass you agree to receive newsletters and updates from the Bradford 2025 team. You can opt out of these at any time.

What's on

A man stands with arms folded outside a shop, in a 1980s photograph.
FREE

Frontline 1984/1985

Victor Wedderburn

Take a step back in time with this exhibition exploring Bradford's African Caribbean communities in the ’80s.

A detailed view of the Tower of Now sculpture, against a blue sky.
FREE

Tower of Now

Saad Qureshi

This soaring sculpture explores what it means to be British – and celebrates Bradford’s dazzling diversity.

FREE Part of Our Patch

Urdu Shurdu

A monthly drop in group for anyone who has an interest in Urdu Poetry. Part of Our Patch.

An artwork hanging from the ceiling in a gallery. The work has lots of small gold objects hanging on long strings. Behind this there is a painting on the wall with bright colours.
FREE Part of Turner Prize 2025

In Conversation: Cultures of Memory

A response to Turner Prize 2025

The theme of memory in art is explored by a panel of artists, curators and academics.

FREE

Turner Prize

We’ve teamed up with Tate to bring the Turner Prize to Bradford - tickets available now.

A woman with short grey hair in a red lightweight jacket stands on a moor with the sun rising in the distance.
FREE

Hardy and Free

Carolyn Mendelsohn

The Kirkgate Shopping Centre turns gallery for a monumental exhibition celebrating Yorkshire women and the natural world.