Free Events This Autumn

Welcome to our guide to free events this autumn in Bradford!

Enjoying Bradford’s cultural highlights doesn’t have to break the bank. There are dozens of fantastic free events taking place right across the district this autumn including festivals, live music, talks, exhibitions and more.

Take advantage of the many free events at Bradford’s diverse festivals! Experience live music and entertainments for free at Saltaire Festival, or immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of Intercultured Festival, featuring talks by published writers and thought-provoking exhibitions. Enjoy family-friendly fun at the vibrant Word on the Street events, part of the annual Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing festival.

Discover the wondrous array of free exhibitions at Bradford’s galleries and museums. At Cliffe Castle Museum, delve in to art of the natural world in Within Nature – East and West, or visit the vibrant textile installation New Lands – Hidden Hands at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Whether you’re looking for family activities or a personal cultural adventure, check out our curated guide of free-to-attend events happening in the Bradford district this summer.

Saltaire Living Advent Calendar

Saltaire Village (various locations)

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Silent Folk

The Old Silent Inn

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