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Dan McGlade – Live and Acoustic

13 Jul 2025

16:30 - 19:00

Al's Mars Bar

Dan plays his debut gig at this friendly intimate venue, favoured by so many local musicians.

Expect rock, Americana and Glam classics from the 60's, 70's and beyond, and original songs from Dan's 2024 EP, ‘Mid Vice Crisis’ - “Dramatic and mythical glam-rock…taking in Oscar Wilde deviance, Deep Purple swagger, Robert Johnson-like mythology, dark Southern Gothic and strutting Stones rock”
- Lorne Behrman (Village Voice, Guitar World)

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Art | Exhibition | Free Event

Vision & Verse

26 Jun - 31 Aug 2025

11:00 - 16:00

Craven Arts House

Craven Arts is proud to present Vision and Verse, the 2025 Members Summer Exhibition where visual art and poetry intertwine. This year, members have been invited to connect their artwork with a chosen piece of verse, poetry, or prose, offering visitors a deeper insight into their creative process, philosophy, or personality.

Yorkshire’s rich literary landscape, from emerging voices to the words of the nation’s Poet Laureate, provides the perfect backdrop for these poetic pairings, adding a unique layer of local resonance to each exhibit.

The gallery will be open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, and entry is free.

All are welcome to the Open Viewing on Friday 27 June from 5–8pm. An opportunity to meet the artists, view the work, and enjoy drinks and nibbles in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

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Craven Arts House

55 Otley Street
BD23 1ET

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Life Goes on by Ian Beesley

4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Bradford Heritage Festival | Heritage

Bradford Heritage Festival

11 - 13 Jul 2025

10:00

Bradford

Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the inaugural Bradford Heritage Festival, taking place from 11 to 13 July, 2025!

This exciting new Festival will showcase the rich history and heritage of Bradford district, offering a diverse lineup of activities, events and workshops that cater to families, enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Explore the heart of our community as you immerse yourself in local heritage, through uncovering new stories, taking part in engaging interactive sessions or captivating exhibitions and tours.

Whether you’re a history buff looking to deepen your knowledge or a family seeking fun and educational experiences, the Bradford Heritage Festival has something for everyone.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the past and celebrate our present! Mark your calendar and join us in making history as we launch the first-ever Bradford Heritage Festival.

Let’s make unforgettable memories together in Bradford district!

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Ice Age Art Now

21 Jun - 14 Sep 2025

Cliffe Castle Museum

Exhibition Family Free Event Heritage Official City of Culture 2025 Event

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Bradford Heritage Festival | Free Event | Heritage | Tour | Walk

Bradford’s Historic Pubs and Inns – A Walk through entertainment history

11 Jul 2025

10:30

Tour begins on Manor Row

This tour will take us around where Bradford’s pubs and inns once stood. Once the venues of arts and entertainment, some of these pubs hosted wrestling matches, concerts, and even Charles Dickens.

The Walking tour has 10 stops. Although most of these pubs no longer exist, these sites were once the venues for arts and entertainment across the city. We will look at sites of famous pubs and inns such as The Royal Standard, once a punk rock venue, and the infamous Bermondsey Hotel, where hundreds of people across the city would flock to to see a show. The focus of the tour is arts and entertainment. You can find out more about each stop here under the ‘arts and entertainment’ section. The tour will take about 1hr 30 mins in total and can be a free event.

To book a place please email development@historictownstrust.uk Places are limited so please do book early.

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Tour begins on Manor Row

Manor Row, Bradford, England, United Kingdom,

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Life Goes on by Ian Beesley

4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Club Night | Music

Bingley Ukulele Group

3 Jul 2025

19:00 - 21:00

The Peacock bar Wellington street Bingley

Regular meeting to thrash out some songs and have a laugh

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under 18 allowed but must be accompanied by an adult at all times

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General not applicable

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The Peacock bar Wellington street Bingley

Wellington Street, Bingley, England, BD16 2NB, United Kingdom,

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Art | Exhibition | Free Event

All about Bradford!

6 - 29 Jun 2025

11:00 - 15:00

South Square

An exhibition by artists in the Unit 9 collective celebrating what we love about Bradford, through paintings, prints, textiles, drawings.

Only one week left to see it! Open every day 11 - 15, except Monday.

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South Square

South Square, Thornton Road, Bradford
BD13 3LD

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Life Goes on by Ian Beesley

4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Bradford Literature Festival | Family | Free Event

Meet the Author: Nandana Sen

5 Jul 2025

12:30 - 13:30

Waterstones Bradford

Join us for a special Meet the Author event with the brilliant Nandana Sen, as she brings her delightful children’s book Kangaroo Kisses to life with a captivating reading.

A celebrated writer, actress, and child rights advocate, Sen’s storytelling is full of warmth, wonder, and imagination. Perfect for young readers and their families, this interactive session promises joy, laughter, and a journey through bedtime adventures with cuddly animal friends.

Don’t miss this chance to meet Nandana Sen, hear her read aloud, and discover the magic of Kangaroo Kisses!

Suitable for ages 3+, and all lovers of stories and snuggles.

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Waterstones Bradford

The Wool Exchange, Hustlergate
BD1 1BL

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Life Goes on by Ian Beesley

4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Bradford Literature Festival | Family | Free Event

Flash Fiction: Improvised Stories

5 Jul 2025

12:00 - 18:00

City Park

Don’t miss Flash Fiction out and about at our Family Fun Days. Give them three words, one name, and five minutes, and watch as words are weaved and a story is written right before your eyes.

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City Park

City Park, Bradford
BD1

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4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Community | Family | Festival | Free Event | Music

Summer Bash

9 Aug 2025

13:00 - 17:00

Cottingley Community Centre

Join us for a fun filled family afternoon with entertainment from Sadie, workshops from Walter Lemon Face and Our Patch, magic and balloon animals from Mr McWitty and sports and games from KidsCoachingUK

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Cottingley Community Centre

Cottingley Communty Centre
BD16 1AL

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Community | Food & Drink | Quizzes & Games

Curry Night

19 Jul 2025

18:30 - 22:00

Cottingley Community Centre

Join us for an evening of delicious curry, great friends and a quiz

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General £12.00
child £8.00

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Cottingley Community Centre

Cottingley Communty Centre
BD16 1AL

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Bradford African Festival of Art

13 - 16 Aug 2025

Bradford

Community Festival

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Art

Lister Park

4 - 17 Jul 2025

12:00 - 15:00

South Square

An exhibition of drawings, paintings and textile work by Kate Stewart

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General free

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South Square

South Square, Thornton Road, Bradford
BD13 3LD

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4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Sport

Let’s Paddle Saltaire (Canoeing)

18 Aug 2025

10:00 - 15:30

Leeds Liverpool Canal Hirst Lock

Our Let's Paddle is designed as an introduction for those wanting to try canoeing. Join us at one of our free, Let’s Paddle! events. 7+

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Must be 7+

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Leeds Liverpool Canal Hirst Lock

Hirst Lane, Shipley, England, BD18 4BQ, United Kingdom,

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Canoeing: Keighley Festival of Sports

5 Aug 2025

Leeds Liverpool Canal Riddlesden

Sport

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Festival

Bingley Rocks

29 - 31 Aug 2025

17:00 - 22:00

Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club

Family friendly music festival featuring some of the countries top tribute bands supported by local talent.

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General From £15.00

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Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club

Wagon Lane, Bingley, England, BD16 1LT, United Kingdom,

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Bradford African Festival of Art

13 - 16 Aug 2025

Bradford

Community Festival

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Bradford Literature Festival 2025

27 Jun - 6 Jul 2025

City Park

Bradford Literature Festival Festival Literature

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Canoeing: Keighley Festival of Sports

5 Aug 2025

10:00 - 15:30

Leeds Liverpool Canal Riddlesden

Have you been wanting to try canoeing? Learn how to in our free canoe taster session on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. This event has kindly been funded by Keighley Town Council

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Must be 7+

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Leeds Liverpool Canal Riddlesden

Granby Lane, Keighley, England, BD20 5EP, United Kingdom,

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18 Aug 2025

Leeds Liverpool Canal Hirst Lock

Sport

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Club Night

Material at Pull Up To The Bumper

12 - 13 Jul 2025

20:00 - 02:00

The Beehive

Material DJ is flying in from Chicago for a mini tour that includes London Paris Amsterdam and Shipley! Serious DJ!!! Runs Durty Truth over in Chicago. Don’t sleep people!

Tickets £7

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18+

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The Beehive

2, Saltaire Road, Shipley, England, BD18 3HH, United Kingdom,

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Literature | Workshop

Creating Compelling Characters

16 Aug 2025

10:00 - 15:00

Bronte Writing Centre: Haworth

What makes a character come to life in the mind of the reader or the viewer? How do we create characters that feel real and are complex and multi-dimensional?

This course will teach you how to build a character that your readers or viewers will fall in love with, and want to live their lives vicariously through them.

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Bronte Writing Centre: Haworth

2-4, West Lane, Keighley, England, BD22 8EF, United Kingdom,

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Bradford Literature Festival 2025

27 Jun - 6 Jul 2025

City Park

Bradford Literature Festival Festival Literature

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Free Event | Literature

Bradford Writes

8 Jul 2025

18:00 - 20:30

Ilkley Library

A lovely evening of listening to Yorkshire's published writers share their stories, poetry and research, with light refreshments and the opportunity to chat with and buy the authors signed books.

Age Guidance
16+

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Ilkley Library

Station Road, Ilkley
LS29 8HA

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Life Goes on by Ian Beesley

4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

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27 Jun - 6 Jul 2025

City Park

Bradford Literature Festival Festival Literature

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Art

‘Pressing On’

11 Jul 2025

18:00 - 21:00

The Apothecary Gallery

An exhibition to celebrate print by a group of 7 local printmakers in all its diverse forms and covering all genre incorporating the following printmaking methods and techniques; etching, collagraphs, mezzotint, linocut, monotype, monoprint, chine colle, gelli print, aquatint and wood lithography. The printmakers featured in the exhibition are; Janine Denby, Ruth Fettis, Annie Fforde, Anita Gwynn, Nobuo Okawa, June Russell and Patrick Whitehead

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None

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The Apothecary Gallery

57 Market Street, Thornton
BD13 3EN

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4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

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Music

Working on it

20 Jun 2025

21:00 - 23:00

Groove Pad & Studio 48

A hard working trio, playing original material and featuring guitars, mandolin, banjo and dobro.

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Groove Pad & Studio 48

48 Saltaire Road
Bd18 3HN

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Sons Of Robin

21 Jun 2025

21:00 - 23:00

Groove Pad & Studio 48

This just in... Saturday Sons of Robin are returning to Shipley!

Playing live on the upstairs Groove pad stage

So expect some Fray Bentos fuelled antics and they tease maybe a new song or 2!

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Groove Pad & Studio 48

48 Saltaire Road
Bd18 3HN

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Arts & Crafts

The Great Crafty Get-Together

21 Jul 2025

12:00

The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

The knitters and crochet-masters, the card-makers and sewers, the whittlers and fixer-uppers - whatever you enjoy doing that keeps your hands busy and your mind content, come along and get crafty!

Please bring something to work on with you, and we’ll provide cuppa’s, cake and company. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Great Crafty Get-Together at The Beacon!

We will also showcase our new Community Quilt, made this year to tell the stories of our group members, in celebration of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

LinkAge runs groups for older people in Keighley – currently based at St John’s and St Barnabas churches in Keighley and coming soon to St Michaels at Bracken Bank!

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The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

Cliffe Castle Park Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley,
BD20 6LH

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Community | Family | Free Event

Celebrating Culture at Cliffe Castle

31 Jul 2025

12:00

The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

A day to celebrate all the culture and creativity that South Asian Culture brings to Keighley.

Activities for children and all the family to enjoy including fun fair rides, games, arts and crafts, henna, music, entertainment, food and a range of stalls.

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The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

Cliffe Castle Park Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley,
BD20 6LH

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4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

Art Exhibition Free Event

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Film | Talk

What are you watching?

17 Jul 2025

14:00

The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

Cinema used to be the most important form of both mass entertainment and mass artistic experimentation. Since then it has lost audience to television, streaming services and social media. But people still watch films in this new context.

Does it matter where we watch films, how we choose which films to watch or how we make sense of them? We all enjoy some films but do we know why? What do we learn from films? These and other questions together define ‘film culture’. This will be an open session with a chance to contribute and learn from others as well as finding out about the history of film culture locally.

Presented by Roy Stafford – a writer and lecturer based in Keighley.

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The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park

Cliffe Castle Park Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley,
BD20 6LH

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The James Bond Concert Spectacular

20 Dec 2025

St George's Hall

Film Music

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Art | Arts & Crafts | Community | Exhibition | Free Event | Official City of Culture 2025 Event | Photography | Workshop

Imagine Zine Space

13 Jul 2025

12:00 - 16:00

Trapezium Gallery

Imagine Zine Space - Coming to Trapezium Arts on Sunday 13th July 2025, 12-4pm. Join us for a day of community, creativity & space to play with zine and art making! July is #InternationalZineMonth, so what better way to celebrate the joy of zines than to come together with the people of Bradford and get creative! Whether you are an experienced zinester, or never heard of a zine before - Everyone is welcome! You are encouraged to BYO materials but lots will be provided, along with some friendly faces and encouragement : ) Imagine Zine Space is brought to you by #LooselyBoundZineCollective, #BradfordSketchClub and friends of #BradfordZineFair. This event is part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, and supported by Creative Lives clc.

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All ages and everyone welcome - Children and vulnerable adults should be accompanied by appropriate carers and supervised

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Free Event N/A

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Trapezium Gallery

54, Kirkgate
BD1 1QT

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4 May - 31 Dec 2025

Salts Mill

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