Outlining full details of everything that is coming up:
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The first weekend may be over, but lots of amazing are taking place at Bradford Literature Festival this week. |
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Discover the remarkable life of Alberta Vickridge, a prolific Bradford-born poet, publisher and printer, whose influence on early 20th-century literary culture is only now being fully recognised. |
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| | Beyond the Page: Mary Shelley175 Years On19:00
Step into the dark and dazzling world of Mary Shelley in this gripping illustrated talk marking 175 years since her death. |
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| | | | | Busbys: A ShopFull of Memories10:30
Step back into the past and throw open the doors to Busbys, Bradford’s iconic department store at the heart of Bradford. |
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| | Lunch Bite: Between Moor and Sky with Samuel Sharp12:00Join Bradford-born artist Samuel Sharp for a special Lunch Bite exploring the inspiration and creative process behind his exhibition, Between Moor and Sky, displayed adjacent to the event space. |
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| | | | | Great Art Explained with James Payne19:30
Join artist, curator and YouTube creator James Payne for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring the stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. |
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| | Maryville: An Evening with Joelle Taylor19:30Join award-winning poet Joelle Taylor for a powerful solo performance inspired by her acclaimed collection Maryville, winner of the T. S. Eliot Prize and Polari Book Prize. |
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| | | | | Red Hot Chilli Writers Live: With Special Guest Andrew Taylor17:30
Abir Mukherjee and Vaseem Khan, hosts of the wildly popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast, bring their wit, warmth and encyclopaedic knowledge of murder to Bradford Literature Festival, with highly acclaimed crime writer Andrew Taylor as a special guest. |
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| | Women Who Kill19:30C.J. Skuse, Asia Mackay and Laura Marshall, three of crime fiction’s sharpest voices, come together to explore a thrilling shift in the genre: women who don’t just survive the story, but they drive it. |
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| | | | | Lunch Bite: Darling Bud Book Launch with C.J. Skuse12:00
Join bestselling author C.J. Skuse to celebrate the launch of Darling Bud, her darkly funny new thriller from the world of the hit Sweetpea series. |
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| | Steve Stanworth: Keeping theBrontë Story Alive18:30Bradford-born heritage champion Steve Stanworth shares his remarkable 26‑year journey restoring and celebrating Thornton’s extraordinary Brontë legacy. |
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| Book online Visit bradfordlitfest.co.uk to see the full programme and book tickets.
Book by phone
Call the box office on 01274 044140.
Book in person
You can purchase tickets in person from the Festival Hub in City Park up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Some events may also have tickets available on the door.
Please note: tickets are subject to availability.
Discounts and Concessions BLF is committed to making all our events as inclusive and accessible as possible. As well as ticket prices remaining low, our Ethical Ticketing Policy offers a wide range of tickets free of charge. |
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See you at Bradford Festival – 18-19 July |
The countdown is on for Bradford Festival 2026! |
Join us on 18-19 July for a city-centre celebration of outdoor-art. Follow dynamic dancers moving through Market Street and beyond, experience breathtaking high-wire moments around the Mirror Pool, and discover powerful performance at St George’s Hall Plaza.
Enjoy live music from local and international artists on the Centenary Square stage, alongside free creative activities and family friendly experiences throughout the city-centre. |
Experience a world-class weekend of spectacular outdoor arts in Bradford City Centre.
Find out what's on, plan your visit and explore the full programme below. |
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What's on Bradford Festival 2026 |
Multiple performance times Norfolk Gardens |
Led by birdwatching enthusiast and disabled artist Tilly Ingram, this performance installation asks you to stop and consider what might not be immediately obvious to the eye. |
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Rite of Spring by Seeta Patel Dance |
Multiple performance timesCentenary Square
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This 33-minute pagan folk story is a striking fusion of Western classical music and Indian classical dance, celebrating the connection between cultures in an open-air setting. |
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Make sure you check out It's On In Bradford to explore even more art and culture, right across Bradford District. Discover free things to do, family days out, and what’s on this weekend in Ilkley, Saltaire, Bradford and beyond. |
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Company registration no. 12330027 |
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