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It’s On In Bradford City Centre

Welcome to our guide on what’s on in Bradford City Centre!

From delightful live music to captivating theatre shows, art exhibitions, and more, there’s a little something for everyone. Whether you fancy a wander during the day or are drawn to the city’s nighttime charm, our guide ensures there’s always something to enjoy, no matter the hour.

So, why not jot down a few dates for some of Bradford’s exciting events? You’ll be glad you did!

Kathak Classes at Kala Sangam

7 Sep - 14 Dec 2024

Kala Sangam

Dance Music Workshop

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NEON INTERMISSION Large Mural Piece in Manningham

16 Sep - 2 Sep 2025

City Hall

Connaught Rooms ,34 Manningham Lane,Bradford BD1 3EA

Arts & Crafts Community Family Free Event Outdoor

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Art of Action Film Season

16 Nov - 7 Dec 2024

Pictureville Cinema

Film

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Christmas at Pictureville

23 Nov - 24 Dec 2024

Pictureville Cinema

Family Film

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Kate Rusby – Winter Lights Tour

6 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music

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Hannah Stone at Beehive Poets

6 Dec 2024

City Library

Free Event Literature Performance Spoken Word

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Pinocchio

7 Dec - 19 Jan 2025

The Alhambra Theatre

Family Theatre

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It’s not Taylor – The Eras Experience

7 Dec 2024

The Bradford Playhouse

Music Performance

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Christmas By Candlelight

7 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Music

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December Kids’ Club at Pictureville

7 Dec - 29 Dec 2024

Pictureville Cinema

Arts & Crafts Family Film

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Christmas Magic – Christmas Trees Alive

7 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family

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SWAYZE EXPRESS

7 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Free Event Music

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Jackson Lake and the Travellin’ On Band

7 Dec 2024

The Underground

Music

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Live At The Lounge: The Underground Christmas Show

8 Dec 2024

The Underground

Free Event Music

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Christmas Magic – Buddy the Elf

8 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family Free Event

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Christmas Fellowship

9 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Free Event

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Christmas with Anton Du Beke

11 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Dance Music Performance

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Creative Winter Social

11 Dec 2024

Common Space

Art Community Free Event

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In the Margins – Scratch Sharing

11 Dec 2024

Theatre in the Mill

Theatre

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Apna Bradford – Launch of Apna Heritage

11 Dec 2024

City Hall

Community Family Film Free Event Heritage

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Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story

12 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music Performance

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Open Sounds – Open Deck Night

12 Dec - 13 Dec 2024

The Underground

Club Night Free Event Music

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LoFi Presents Sinead Campbell

13 Dec 2024

The Underground

Music

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Glyn’s Woolly Bradford Ghost Walk

13 Dec 2024

Waterstones Bradford

Tour

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Leeds Musical Theatre Choir – St Georges Hall

14 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music Performance Theatre

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Jack and the Beanstalk

14 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

The Bradford Playhouse

Family Performance Theatre

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CRAIG BRAUNS & DAVE WEEKS

14 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Music

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Christmas Magic – Bad Santas

14 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family

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Tonehenge, Bradford

14 Dec 2024

The Underground

Festival Music

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Christmas Magic – The Grinch

15 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family

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Carols for All

16 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Music

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Lost in Music – One Night At The Disco

19 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music

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Far From Refuge

19 Dec 2024

Nightrain

Music

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Brighouse & Rastrick Band Christmas Concert

20 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music

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Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience

20 Dec 2024

The Alhambra Theatre

Food & Drink

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Advent Meditation

20 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Art Performance

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IMAX: Mufasa: The Lion King

20 Dec - 2 Jan 2025

National Science and Media Museum

Family Film

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Black Dyke Band and Bradford Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert

21 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Music

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The Chicago Blues Brothers – Respect

21 Dec 2024

St George's Hall

Music Performance

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GET YOUR JINGLE ON

21 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Music

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Edward Scissorhands [70mm] (12A)

21 Dec 2024

Pictureville Cinema

Exhibition Family

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Christmas Magic – Christmas Stilt Walkers

21 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family

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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

22 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Free Event

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CURRY & CAROLS 2024

22 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Free Event Music

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Christmas Magic – Santa Band

22 Dec 2024

The Broadway Bradford

Family

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Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band – Carols & Capers the Fortieth Anniversary & Farewell Tour 2024

23 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Music

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Annual Lunchtime Carol Recital

24 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Free Event

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Messy Cathedral Crib Service

24 Dec 2024

Bradford Cathedral

Family Free Event

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CIERAN MILLER’S BOXING DAY BASH

26 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Music

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RUBBER KAZOOSTIC CHRISTMAS PARTY

29 Dec 2024

Boar & Fable

Free Event Music

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New Years Eve STRUT

31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

Common Space

Club Night Dance Music

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New Year’s Eve 2024

31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

Bleu RIvera Lounge, Bradford

Club Night Dance

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NYE PARTY with LUKE & SAM

31 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

Boar & Fable

Music

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New Year’s Eve Special! – KISS Tribute Hotter Than Hell + Local Heroes Sons of Robin

31 Dec 2024

Nightrain

Music

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New Year’s Eve Celebration

31 Dec 2024

The Lord Clyde

Music Performance

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Halle Orchestra

5 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Nationhood: Memory and Hope

10 Jan - 26 Apr 2025

Impressions Gallery

Exhibition Free Event Official City of Culture 2025 Event Photography

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RISE – Kirsty Housley & Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo)

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025

City Park

Family Official City of Culture 2025 Event Outdoor

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Richard Blackwood Live

10 Jan 2025

The Studio

Comedy Talk

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A Grand Day Out at The National Science and Media Museum

11 Jan 2025

National Science and Media Museum

Family Free Event

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Free Bollywood Taster Session at Kala Sangam

11 Jan 2025

Kala Sangam at Bank House

Dance Free Event Workshop

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La Haine – Live

15 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Film Official City of Culture 2025 Event

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Psychic Sally

16 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Performance Talk

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German National Orchestra

18 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Historical Pilgrimage around Bradford Cathedral – Son et Lumiere

18 Jan 2025

Bradford Cathedral

Heritage

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Historical Pilgrimage around Bradford Cathedral – Son et Lumiere

18 Jan 2025

Bradford Cathedral

Heritage

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Bollywood Dance Course at Kala Sangam

18 Jan - 22 Mar 2025

Kala Sangam at Bank House

Dance Music Workshop

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Oklahoma

23 Jan - 25 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Akram Khan Company – Jungle Book Reimagined

24 Jan - 25 Jan 2025

The Alhambra Theatre

Dance Official City of Culture 2025 Event

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The Bradford Police Museum Volunteer Open Day

25 Jan 2025

The Bradford Police Museum

Heritage Talk

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Hamilton

28 Jan - 15 Mar 2025

The Alhambra Theatre

Theatre

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Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain

30 Jan 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Ecclesiastical Textiles’ Tour

1 Feb 2025

Bradford Cathedral

Tour

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Country By Candlelight

7 Feb 2025

Bradford Cathedral

Music

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Pretty Vacant

8 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Wizard of Oz – Drag Panto

11 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Comedy Performance Theatre

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Giovanni Pernice – The Last Dance

12 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Dance Performance

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The Magic Of Motown

13 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Music

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Dinosaur Adventure Live

17 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Family

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Pop Princesses

18 Feb 2025

St George's Hall

Family Music

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