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Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) returns this year, showcasing the best of literature, music, theatre, discussions, lectures and family events!

BLF is one of the top three largest literature festivals in the UK and Europe’s most eclectic and diverse literature festival, with hundreds of events happening between 27 June- 6 July.

With over 500 events and a fantastic line-up featuring John Cooper Clarke, Larry Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Steph McGovern, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Grace Dent, Ash Sarkar, and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Returning for this year’s festival are our ever-popular annual events Lyrical Mehfil, Poetry with a Punch, Sufiyana Kalaam, Brontë Heritage Tour and An Evening of Comedy.

From engaging talks and panel discussions to captivating readings and workshops, BLF offers you the chance to immerse yourselves in the world of literature and culture.

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