Bradford is proud to host a vibrant array of arts festivals that celebrate communities, art forms, and heritage! Use this collection as your one-stop shop to find the dates of Bradford’s new and returning festivals.
Love literature and topical discussions?
Bradford Literature Festival is one of the top three largest literature festivals in the UK, offering an unmissable and diverse programme. Founded in 1973, Ilkley Literature Festival is the longest-running literature festival in the North and the second-oldest in the UK.
Celebrate community and creativity
Experience the spirit of the district at the Haworth and Saltaire Festivals, both offering jam-packed programmes of arts and culture. The Bradford South Asian Festival returns in September with a vibrant celebration of South Asian cultural heritage.
Film fan?
Widescreen Weekend is back in September with a long weekend dedicated to large-screen formats and cinema technologies—celebrating the past, present, and future of film. Meanwhile, the brilliant Bradford Queer Film Festival returns in November with its biggest and boldest programme yet.
As these festivals approach, make sure to check back with It’s On In Bradford for full programme details and updates!
