Sunday, 16 August 2026

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Bradford Libraries Events and Activities

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Hi everyone!

We know you like to stay informed of what's going on in our libraries.

For events across ALL our libraries (because, after all, you are welcome at ANY of them) please follow our Bradford Libraries Facebook page here; Facebook

For ALL our Summer Reading Challenge Events please click on this link https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/children-and-young-people/summer-reading-challenge/

In today's bulletin we share news of...

  • Our Facebook Pages - click the links to open
  • Summer Reading Challenge 2026
  • Big Bright Feelings from Mind the Gap (Summer Reading Challenge event)
  • Free creative writing and printmaking workshops for adults
  • Alan Pearson talk, Rivers in the Sky, Local Studies Bradford
  • Musical Story Hunt (Summer Reading Challenge event)
  • Dance Workshop (Summer Reading Challenge event)

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Did YOU know that Bradford District Libraries, Keighley, Ilkley, Shipley, Eccleshill, Bingley, City and Manningham Libraries all have their very own Facebook Page? Follow us and keep up to date with what's happening. 

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We also have our very own blog - here Bradford Libraries' Blog – A site for news, reviews and events at Bradford Libraries

The blog is for anyone to use, share your poems, write a review or read advice and information from some of our amazing authors! Get in touch! We love to hear from you. 

Summer Reading Challenge 2026

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There's Still Time to Join the Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Read to the Beat is in full swing across Bradford Libraries, and it's not too late to get involved.

Children aged 4 to 12 can sign up at any library across the district. The Challenge is free to take part in and encourages children to keep reading over the summer holidays, building confidence and a lifelong love of reading.

Children can read anything they enjoy and set their own reading goals. Along the way, they’ll collect rewards, including an exclusive Storytime magazine, stickers and - after completing the challenge - a certificate and medal (subject to availability).

This year’s theme celebrates rhythm, music and storytelling, with a range of fun, free activities taking place in libraries across the district. From lively workshops to creative sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

A full list of events and activities can be found in our online Summer Reading Challenge brochure.

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest reading for pleasure programme for children, developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with libraries.

Read to the Beat: Still to Come

There's still plenty to enjoy at Bradford Libraries this summer! With storytelling, music, movement and imaginative adventures on offer, there are lots of opportunities for children and families to get involved during the remaining weeks of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Feeling Bright? Join the fun!

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Big Bright Feelings with Mind The Gap

Delivered by Mind The Gap and inspired by Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings, these playful, performance‑led workshops dive into big emotions. Children shape the story, make choices and meet feelings like worry or anger along the way, using music and percussion to bring them to life in a fun, friendly way.

Suitable for ages 4-8 years. Booking essential – contact the library directly to reserve a space.

Bingley Library Monday 17 August, 10:30am-12noon

Shipley Library Tuesday 18 August, 10:30am-12noon

Menston Library Wednesday 19 August, 10:30am-12noon

City Library Friday 21 August, 10:30am-12noon 

FREE Poetry and Printmaking

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Next week we offer you an exciting opportunity to take part in two free workshops - Creative Writing and Printmaking!

We are thrilled to be partnering with People Powered Press to offer two FREE workshops exploring peace and what it means to you.

Friday 14th August, Wyke Library. 2-4pm. A free creative writing with poet Antony Dunn — the winner of this year’s prestigious Northern Writer’s Award for Poetry — exploring themes of peacefulness and what peace means to you. Open to people totally new to writing and established writers. You'll be supported by Antony to find your inner poet and come away with a poem you have written.

Friday 28th August, People Powered Press Shipley. Times to be confirmed - to suit participants.

A free and fun group printmaking workshop at the World-Record Holding People Powered Press in Shipley. This hands-on group session will allow you to play with traditional printing techniques and materials and use the People Powered Press’ very special press. No experience necessary — you’ll make a print at the size of your choosing using words inspired by your writing workshop and create a beautiful print to take away. Free travel People Powered Press can be made available for those that need it from Wyke Library. You will be invited to have a copy of your print exhibited at The Peace Museum.

Both workshops are free but we do just ask participants are able to commit to taking part in both workshops. Book on https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries/t-dkjemqx

Please email christina.wilson@bradford.gov.uk with any questions.

Rivers in the Sky, Talk by Alan Pearson

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A talk by Alan Pearson

Thursday, 27th August 2026   

11:30 -12:30 pm

Starting on Steeton Moor, on the edge of a sea of ice that stretched all the way to the North Pole, Alan's talk will follow a string of lakes and the overflow channels that connected them.

At the end of the Ice Age, huge volumes of meltwater cascaded across the hills high above the Aire Valley. This river ran for 50 kilometres alongside the ice and passed through places in Bradford where Alan grew up.

Over the last five years Alan has walked along all these ancient riverbeds and recorded in photographs the retreat of the glacier, detailing each new channel as the ice melted back.

Join him for a walk in a barren, frozen landscape when a glacier filled the Aire Valley

Bradford Local Studies Library, Tel: 01274 433688, Margaret McMillan Tower (side entrance), Princes Way, BD1 1NN

The event is free but booking is essential. 

Email local.studies@bradford.gov.uk.

Musical Story Hunt!

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We’re Going On A Musical Story Hunt

Join storyteller John Kirk for a family storytelling experience like no other as storytelling collides with the chaotic fun of scavenging. Lasting 40 minutes and suitable for families with children of primary school age, this special musical story hunt will consider the perfect pitch for a story through a mix of traditional tales and stories.

Suitable for ages 4-11 years. Booking essential – contact the library directly to reserve a space

Wyke Library - Thursday 20 August, 10:30am 

Clayton Library - Thursday 20 August, 12:30pm 

Manningham Library - Thursday 20 August, 2:30pm 

Dance Workshops for Children

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Dance Workshops – Let’s Read to the Beat!

A joyful dance workshop with BRAVE Festival, inspired by storybooks about African animals. Expect music, movement, games, and props in a fun, creative session.

No experience needed, just come ready to move and imagine!

Suitable for children aged 4-9 years (their grown-ups can join in too). FREE. Drop in.

Wyke Library - Tuesday 18 August, 10:30am-11:30am

 Wibsey Library - Tuesday 18 August, 1:30pm-2:30pm

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Hi KAREN,

Summer Bands in Leeds Parks is now well underway, with plenty more free outdoor concerts to enjoy over the coming weeks. From brass bands to jazz and concert bands, there's still time to discover live music in some of Leeds' most beautiful green spaces. Keep reading to plan your summer Sundays!

Looking ahead to autumn, tickets are on sale now for our new Leeds International Chamber Series and Leeds International Piano Series. Save 20% when you book six concerts in a single transaction.

See you at a concert soon, 
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Summer Bands in Leeds Parks

Enjoy the sounds of summer with these free outdoor concerts. Featuring great entertainment from the region’s best brass, jazz and concert bands, these relaxed Sunday afternoon concerts offer the chance to enjoy live music alfresco in some of Leeds’ most beautiful parks and green spaces.

Free admission, no booking required!
Sundays at 2.30pm, in Leeds' parks and green spaces

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Leeds Best of Brass

From iconic names with a global reputation to brilliant Yorkshire favourites, the Leeds Best of Brass series brings together some of the very best brass players in the country for eight unforgettable Saturday night concerts. Book four or more Leeds Best of Brass concerts in the same transaction to save 10%!

Saturdays at 7.30pm
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Leeds International Chamber Series: In the Shadows of Giants

Curated by pianist Simon Callaghan, the six concerts in the brand-new season of the Leeds International Chamber Series explore works that have too often lived in the shadows of the ‘Greats’ of the musical canon, despite their extraordinary quality.

From Tuesday 6 October
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Leeds International Piano Series

Tickets are already selling fast for the brand-new season of the Leeds International Piano Series, presented by Leeds International Concert Season in partnership with the Leeds International Piano Competition.

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LIFI 26: Strength beyond the silence

Award-winning deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and content creator and deaf advocate Tasha Ghouri will explore how they have each broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and forged their own paths to success.

Hosted by broadcaster and arts accessibility campaigner Dr Hannah French, this uplifting fireside chat will delve into inclusion, resilience, and the limitless potential of human talent.

Thu 8 October, 7.30pm
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Part of Leeds International Festival of Ideas 26

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Northern Star Organ Trio
Doors 7:00pm -  Band start at 8pm

The Northern Star Organ trio formed in 2023 as an informal meet up between three old friends. We quickly realised a strong musical connection and started to play out live in the North of England. The trio consists of Bruce Renshaw (drums), Rob Bromhead (guitar), and Bob Birch (Hammond organ).The combo play a mixture of instrument soul classics, rare groove and original tunes with a definite nod to 1960’s Blue Note recordings.




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Look out at the horizon – what can you see? We can see the future taking shape: Riverside Sessions curated by exciting youth collectives, up-and-coming voices sharing what matters, and boundary-pushing art and creative technology for you to discover. 



Highlights this week

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Tracks on Tap: A Journey Through UK Music

THU 13 AUG

Immaculate vibes and old-school anthems with a new-school twist from the grassroots music community. 

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FRI 14 AUG

Embrace folk culture, queer resistance and all things witchy with a magic evening of music, art and garland making.

Dancers in teal tops and patterned skirts perform with colorful pleated hats on a stage lit by warm red spotlights.

Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase

FRI 14 AUG

Celebrate the music that has bent genres, sparked new dance styles and forged new sounds. 

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ZooNation

SAT 15 & SUN 16 AUG

Day-to-night riverside heat from some of the UK's finest hip-hop dancers.


Discover tech

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Creative Intelligence

FRI 11 – SUN 13 SEP

The future is in your hands at a three-day takeover packed with art, performance, music, free demos, debate, play and experimentation.


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Get Your Hands-Dirty with Creative Tech

FRI 11 – SUN 13 SEP

Peckham Digital showcases London's creative computing communities, with interactive artworks and workshops.

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Ayoung Kim: Delivery Dancer's Sphere

SAT 12 & SUN 13 SEP

An enigmatic artwork where Seoul is a labyrinth of endless delivery work controlled by an algorithm.

Rows of rectangular server racks inside a dark cave, illuminated by a dramatic beam of warm overhead light.

Liam Young: World Machine

SAT 12 & SUN 13 SEP

A planetary supercomputer transforms Earth into a machine in a mesmerising film artwork.

Glossy white molecular-style structures sit on a beige plane, linked by glowing pink and yellow light filaments.

Exploration Bazaar

SAT 12 & SUN 13 SEP

Ignite your curiosity, play with new ideas or join a debate at an exploration of creative AI innovation.


Music for all

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Kinetika Bloco: Beats by the Bank

THU 20 AUG

Expect music, dance and heaps of fun as the south London creative collective curates a musical evening. 

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Raze Collective: Friday

FRI 21 AUG

A fabulous evening of fun curated by Raze Collective Young Producers, an artist-led LGBTQIA+ charity. 

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Heart n Soul’s Let It Be Awesome Party!

SAT 29 AUG

Come along for summer vibes and a big mix-up from Heart n Soul, with DJs, dancing and eclectic live music.


Future thinkers

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Arts Emergency

SAT 22 & SUN 23 AUG

Let loose and set your big feelings free with workshops, storytelling and live music.

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LIVE + BREATHE: Sounds of Solidarity

SUN 30 AUG

Champion local climate action through dancing and music, hosted by Love Ssega.


Calling aspiring poets and writers!

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The Word Exchange competition

UNTIL MON 30 NOV

We’re looking for the best poem from across the UK that uses words or sayings from the area you call home. The winner gets the chance to perform it live at the London Literature Festival in 2027.


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AUTUMN 2026 at 
What a year it has been so far. Slung Low has been super busy since the shutters lifted on the beginning of the season, with a range of shows that you could only find in a Slung Low programme and all for Pay What You Decide. 

We of course have to thank visiting artists and companies for their superb work, great storytelling and wonderful imaginations in making the first half of 2026 one to remember. 

The rest of the year is sure to carry on that theme with some amazing shows arriving, ranging from hip-hop to clowning, opera to puppetry. There is so much planned, have a look below for some of the highlights and we look forward to spending some autumn evenings with you. 

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What's On: 14 – 20 August

Welcome to your cinema listings.

As the UK looks up to the skies at tonight's solar eclipse, we're staring firmly at The End of Oak Street, a new filmed-for-IMAX adventure which joins The Odyssey in our very own Anne Hathaway double bill at Bradford's biggest screen.

For something off the beaten path, two cult classics screen as part of our summer takeover and some very special guests take part in a Q&A for a rare screening you won't find elsewhere in the north.

See you at the cinema!

The Biggest Films on the Biggest Screen

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IMAX: The End of Oak Street (12A)

Screening daily

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathway star in a cosmic adventure, filmed for IMAX.

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

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IMAX: The Odyssey (15)

Screening daily

Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic which brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras.

"Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is an absolute triumph and a crowning cinematic achievement from one of the great filmmakers of our time." - Erik Davis

Staff Pick - A rare UK screening of a vital play

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Gandhi and Jinnah Return Home (Cert TBC) + Q&A

Saturday 15 August, 16.00

A rare UK screening of Dr Akbar Ahmed’s vital play, exploring the perspectives of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi & Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) in the final years of British India. The performance is especially timely, taking place as Pakistan and India commemorate their respective Independence Days on 14 and 15 August.

This screening will be introduced by Dr Amineh Hoti and is followed by a Q&A hosted by Dr Mohammed Ali OBE who will be joined by online by Dr. Akbar Ahmed and Manjula Kumar. Professor Adeeba Malik CBE will give closing remarks.  

A prominent interfaith advocate, Dr. Akbar Ahmed has held distinguished posts in academia and public service for over four decades, including as Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland. 

Summer Takeover: Rediscover cult classics

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Video Povera presents: Gummo (18) [35mm]

Friday, 20.30

Harmony Korine’s debut feature is an audacious, lyrical evocation of America’s rural underbelly, presented on 35mm using a print from our archive. 

A still from Gummo featuring a young boy wearing rabbit ears, sat on a bridge.

Glue Gun Presents: Woman in the Dunes (15)

Thursday, 19.00

Blending erotic drama with proto folk horror, Hiroshi Teshigahara’s sensuous existential nightmare is one of the defining films of the Japanese new wave.  

Adapted by Kobo Abe from his own novel, Woman in the Dunes was an international arthouse hit upon its release in 1964, with Oscar nominations for best director and best foreign language film.

An Exciting Local Partnership

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Heavy Load (12A) with Gig Buddies

Thursday, 19.00

Explore a year in the life of punk band, Heavy Load, in this one-night-only screening with Gig Buddies, a local organisation which supports adults with a learning disability and/or autism who live in the Bradford district to have an amazing social life.

Shot over two years Heavy Load follows the band as they record their first album The Queen Mother’s Dead, the film is a comedy of conflicting ambitions, capturing the sweat and romance of playing in a band as they move out of the ghetto of disability club nights to test whether their dreams can survive in the mainstream.

Technicolor Summer

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Vertigo (PG)

Saturday and Monday

Hitchcock's romantic story of obsession, manipulation and fear, voted the greatest film of all time in Sight & Sound’s 2012 poll.

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Classic Sunday: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (U)

Sunday, 13.15

Anchored by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell's sparkling magnetism, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a delightfully entertaining 1950s musical.

New releases and restorations

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Screening daily

A charming British coming-of-age comedy-romance celebrating love, friendship and challenging adversity.

"It is sharply funny, shrewdly directed and catches the rhythms of teen interactions just so." - Radio Times

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Screening daily

Adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, The Summer Book explores grief, nature, and the delicate bonds between a young girl, her wise grandmother (Glenn Close), and her grieving father.

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Bouchra (15)

Friday, Saturday, Monday-Thursday

Juggling her life in New York and family in Morocco, 35-year-old queer artist Bouchra finishes the script for her autobiographical film, pursuing new romances in the process.

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On the Sea (15)

Friday-Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday

On The Sea is a beautiful, sensual and at times, tragic exploration of masculinity, place and desire, set in a remote coastal community. 

"Echoes of Brokeback Mountain and God’s Own Country abound. But On the Sea has powerful enough moments to be heard over them: a set of fine performances; eloquent photography of a landscape at once expansive and hemmed in." - Financial Times

Family Films

Summer Cinema at Pictureville; Kids' Club tickets now £2.60, CineMinis tickets now £1.70; Baby friendly screenings £7.80, IMAX features from £8.30

Summer Family Cinema

As part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, our children's and family tickets are discounted this summer. There's never been a better time to take in a summer of cinema, with an extended programme featuring sing-alongs,  previews and more family favourites than ever before. 

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CineMinis: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories (U)

Friday, 10.30

This is a compilation of popular stories which bring the wonders of the world into focus. Gentle, colourful music enhances the beautiful animation and delights the senses. 

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Kids’ Club: Happy Feet [20th Anniversary] (U)

Friday, Monday-Thursday

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!

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Kids' Club: Moana (PG)

Friday, Monday-Thursday

Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure.

Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

IMAX 3D Documentaries

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IMAX 3D Documentaries

Screening daily 

Take in an epic 3D adventure on our largest cinema screen for a cheaper price than a feature film and discover prehistoric action and out of this world exploration.

Discover incredible sights and species in our new IMAX doc Wild Asia: Life at Extremes, which promises never-seen-before animals and heart-warming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas.

Accessible Screenings

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Accessible Screenings

Our cinemas are open to everyone—discover all our special screenings and accessible options on our website. 

This week you'll find a Subtitled Sunday screening of Sunny Dancer, a charming coming-of-age comedy star Bella Ramsay, James Norton and Neil Patrick Harris.

Coming Soon

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Marvellous Méliès: The Magician of Cinema (PG) [With live accompaniment]

Sunday 13 September

Northern Silents presents a selection of Méliès’ shorts alongside an improvised live piano soundtrack.

Immerse yourself in a musical cornucopia of fantastical adventures, mind‑teasing illusions and shimmering visions from the very beginnings of cinema.

Northern Silents presents a selection of Méliès’s shorts, some painstakingly hand‑coloured, including his most famous work, A Trip to the Moon, which gave cinema its first truly iconic image—the rocket in the moon’s eye.

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IMAX: Kiki's Delivery Service (U)

21–27 August

Hayao Miyazaki's timeless masterpiece comes to IMAX.

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Trainspotting [30th Anniversary] (18)

Screening from 21 August

Choose life. Choose the big screen. Choose the 30th anniversary of Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting.

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Saturday 29 August 

A definitive cult classic from iconic director John Carpenter, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Big Trouble in Little China (1986), with a special 70mm film presentation.

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Screening from 5 September 

This spectacular documentary about the history of flight was the first film ever screened in our IMAX back in 1983 and returns to the big screen throughout September.

The Widescreen Weekend programme is now live

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Widescreen Weekend

24–28 September

Widescreen Weekend returns this autumn from 24–28 September for five days of unmissable widescreen cinema, celebrating large-screen formats and Pictureville's unique cinema technology.

Tickets to individual screenings and festival events will be on sale on Wednesday 19 August.

Gifts at Pictureville

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Give the gift of great cinema with our brand-new gift memberships and vouchers.

Treat the film lover in your life to a full year of fun, from the latest releases to their old favourites, exclusive events and tasty treats, all at Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema.

Make that gift extra special with our gift card holder, perfect for wrapping up and passing along to that special someone. Please note this can only be collected at the bar upon purchase of a gift membership.

Our Ticket Prices

Standard Screenings

Adult £9 / Concessions £7 / Personal Assistant - Free


IMAX

3D Short Documentary* - Adult £9 / Concessions £7.50 / Child £5.60

2D Feature - Adult £12.50 / Concessions £10.50 / Child £8.60

3D Feature* - Adult £13.50 / £11.50 / £9.10

Special Screenings/Event Cinema - Adult £20 / Concessions £18 / Child £10.50

Kids’ Club £2.60

CineMinis £1.70

Discounts for Pictureville Members and Silver Screen Club are available. For a full list of memberships and discounts please visit our website.


*Includes 3D glasses


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Celebrating Nature Season

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Flower Carpet

Experience art in the great outdoors with a spectacular new programme from Bradford Culture Company, celebrating the connection between people, place and nature.

From 9th to 13th September, Harmonic Fields will transform Baildon Moor into an extraordinary outdoor orchestra of more than 200 wind-powered instruments, creating a unique symphonic experience against the backdrop of Bradford District's stunning landscape. Then, from 24th to 27th September, the internationally renowned Flower Carpet makes its UK premiere in Bradford. Created from more than 300,000 dahlia flowerheads, the breathtaking 29-metre floral artwork will take over Centenary Square, illuminated with sound and light each evening.

The programme also includes artist residencies in the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve, a new 18-mile walking route launch, guided walks, family activities and a special screening of Super Nature on 10th October.

As part of Nature Season, it's also a great opportunity to explore the wider region, with even more inspiration for days out and visitor experiences available through Explore West Yorkshire.

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The Power Of The Written Word

Brontë Women's Writing Festival

This autumn, the Brontë Parsonage Museum welcomes the return of the Brontë Women's Writing Festival, celebrating women's voices across fiction, non-fiction, poetry and scriptwriting. The programme includes events with bestselling author and folklorist Sharon Blackie, playwright Miriam Battye, poet Emma Conally-Barklem and author Lauren Mooney. With talks, workshops and discussions exploring Gothic fiction, historical storytelling, nature writing and literary connections between Accra and Bradford, there's something for every book lover. Join fellow readers and writers on the cobbles in Haworth from 25th to 27th September. Browse the programme and book your tickets now to avoid missing out. 

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Summer Fun In Bradford

Summer is packed with exciting things to do across the Bradford District, from live music and cultural celebrations to family-friendly activities and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a great day out, free entertainment or something a little different, there's lots happening across the district to help you make the most of the summer holidays.

This Week's Highlights:

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The Three Little Pigs vs The Wolf: Join the Bradford Police Museum in the jury box as the Big Bad Wolf goes on trial on Saturday 15th August. This interactive family show lets the audience help decide the verdict in a courtroom adventure.

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Live at the Courtyard: Enjoy a weekend of live music from 14th-16th August at Darley Street Market. Featuring Pulled Apart By Horses, Lucy Spraggan and The Hoosiers, this city-centre music festival is one not to miss. Book your tickets today.

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Leeds Road Festival: Featuring Oojami, Nach de Tapde, Plummer Drummers and headline act Abrar Ul-Haq, Bradford Moor Park hosts a packed weekend of live entertainment on 15th-16th August, alongside international street food, stalls and funfair rides.

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Bradford by the Sea: Bradford BID is bringing beach-day fun to the city centre from 17th-27th August, with giant games, sand sculptures, deckchairs and free family activities in City Park. Follow Bradford BID on social media for updates and the chance to win a £100 Bradford City Centre Gift Card.

These are just a few of the exciting events taking place this summer. For more inspiration and ideas for great days out: www.visitbradford.com/summer

Exciting Look Ahead

If you're planning to visit the Bradford District in the next few weeks, here are some highlights for your diary.

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Ship N' Shore

Buffalo's Ultimate Waterfront Summer Party

 

Join us at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 20, for a fun and memorable evening on the Buffalo Waterfront. Enjoy food from some of Buffalo's favorite restaurants, a wide variety of beer and wine, live music all evening, a silent auction, basket raffle, and an entertaining live auction.


Each ticket purchased helps the Buffalo Naval Park maintain our ships, artifacts, museum, and grounds, and supports our mission to Honor, Educate, Inspire, and Preserve.


This is a 21+ event.

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Join us at one or more of these upcoming events!

 
 

RELICS Concert

on the USS Little Rock Fantail

Friday, August 14

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Nightmare Wharf Casting Call

Saturday - Sunday

August 15 & 16

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Ship N' Shore

Thursday, August 20

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes, & Signers

Saturday - Sunday

September 5 & 6

*Fireworks and VIP Event: Saturday Only

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Behind the Scenes

Curator Tour

Multiple Dates Available


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Docent-Led Tours

Multiple Dates Available



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Overnight Youth Encampments

Multiple Dates Available



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Hours of Operation

 

The Buffalo Naval Park is open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

 

Operating schedules and availability are subject to change. Last ticket is sold one hour before the Naval Park closes. Visit our website to learn more about guided tours, group visits, overnight youth encampments, and other programs.

 

Become a member and enjoy unlimited admission and special discounts!


 
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Weekly Escape

Hey 

I spent a lovely day in York at the weekend, and while I’ll save the main reason for our visit for another email, I wanted to quickly share two little independent finds I really enjoyed.

The first was Days, a coffee shop on Parliament Street. Their sign claimed they served “the best hot chocolate in York,” which felt like a very bold statement in the Chocolate City!

Naturally, I had to investigate.

We sat outside in the morning sunshine, did a bit of people-watching, and I was fully prepared to be sceptical. But honestly? It was delicious. Creamy, rich, made with proper molten chocolate, and not at all sickly. I think I’ll need to go back next time I’m in York, purely for research purposes of course... 👀

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Later in the day, we went to Szechuan York, tucked beside the Grand Opera House.

I’d come across them on social media and loved the story behind the restaurant. The owner, Rina, moved to York from China as a student and wanted to share more of the food she grew up with, beyond the small slice of Chinese cuisine we often see here.

I wouldn’t usually describe myself as a big Chinese food person, but maybe I’ve just been eating from the wrong region, because I loved it!

We shared the Szechuan-style spicy beef, spicy Szechuan chicken with chilli, and egg fried rice. Everything was warming, filling and packed with flavour, and we completely cleared our plates.

So, that's it from me this week - just a little note to say, if you’re looking for somewhere independent to try next time you’re in York, these two are worth keeping in mind.

Do you have a favourite independent restaurant or shop in Yorkshire? Hit reply and let me know because I'd love to check them out!

Until our next adventure,

Yorkshire Events

What's on in Yorkshire this weekend?

Here's a glimpse of what's on in Yorkshire this weekend 👀

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​North Yorkshire: The Wizard Walk of York brings family-friendly magic to the streets of York this week, with mythical creatures, tricks and historic snickelways. It’s an enchanting experience perfect for families and wizarding fans. Pre-booking is required. Find out more.

West Yorkshire: Summer Celebration in Lister Park and Cartwright Hall brings free outdoor creativity, wellbeing and nature activities this Friday. You can bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the evening, with Lister Park’s gardens, lake and play areas nearby. Find out more.

East Yorkshire: Extreme Rockpool Safari at South Landing explores Flamborough’s rocky shore this Saturday during an exceptionally low tide. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust guides help you search kelp forests for lobsters, devil crabs and other marine life. Find out more.

South Yorkshire: Summer Holidays Whodunnit Crime Investigators adds a family mystery trail to Sheffield’s National Emergency Services Museum this week. You can search for clues while exploring fire engines, police cells, ambulances and other hands-on exhibits. Find out more.

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Discover more events in Yorkshire here:​
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→ See the full calendar of events happening in Yorkshire this August here​
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→ Plan ahead with this guide to the best events in Yorkshire this September​

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Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?

Check out the full 2026 events calendar →
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