Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
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26 & 27 Sep 2025

Bloom

Upswing

A magical open-air circus spectacle celebrating community, connection and the people of Shipley.

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The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape. The artwork Tower by Steve Messam, in the landscape of Penistone Hill. The large sculpture is covered in sheep fleece, creating the shape of an arch with angular corners, set against a cloudy sky and the natural landscape.
Free

24 May – 12 Oct 2025

Wild Uplands

Striking new art for the moors above Haworth.

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Free

27 Sep 2025 – 22 Feb 2026

Turner Prize

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

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Music

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Part of Loading Bay

6 Sep 2025

Camille O’Sullivan – All Souls

Hear Camille's love letter in song.

7 Sep 2025

BBC Proms

Angélique Kidjo – African Symphony

UK Premiere with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Part of BBC Contains Strong Language

19 Sep 2025

Antony Szmierek

Join critically acclaimed spoken-word artist and musician Antony Szmierek for an evening of infectious lyrics.

7 Oct 2025

John Grant

Plus support

John Grant makes his Bradford headline debut.

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Aug & Sep 2025

Open-Air Cinema

Step into a cinematic wonderland – immersive screenings of cult and classic films under the stars with Wild Rumpus.

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18-21 Sep 2025

BBC Contains Strong Language

The UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival comes to Bradford.

Artist David Hockney sits on a chair in front of one of his paintings. The artwork is hung on a white wall.

DRAW!

A nationwide drawing project supported by David Hockney.

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Bradford: A City of Film

Cinema for everyone, everywhere.

Loading Bay

Loading Bay is our very own pop-up venue in the city.

We’ve transformed a disused storage depot into a temporary culture hub for Bradford 2025 – it's open now with an action-packed programme.

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The Beacon

We’re taking Bradford 2025 on the road in our custom-made touring venue.

This super-versatile venue is coming to its final stop - in Lister Park. See what's on.

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Bradford 2025 Digital Map

Discover stories from across Bradford District with our Digital Map.

In your community

Find out how we’re bringing creativity and joy into communities, towns and villages right across Bradford District.

Youth Pass

Aged 16-25 and live in Bradford? Sign up for a Bradford 2025 Youth Pass for cheap tickets, priority booking and more.

Shop

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Celebrate this unforgettable year with your exclusive Bradford 2025 merchandise.

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Take part

Volunteer with us, take part in an event and find out how your community can get involved in Bradford 2025.

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Learn

All ages welcome – find out what’s coming up next year for children, young people, teachers and educators.

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