Sunday, 6 September 2026

More things to do in Leeds, Bradford, London and more

Here are a few more ideas of things to do this weekend:

Festival @ Seven


Coming up this weekend, the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival and Seven has several run-up events to look forward to and the badly missed Seven Quiz returns after a summer break on Sunday 6th September, 7:30 pm.Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere; a great way to end the weekend with friends. With  special guest presenter. Seven Bar.  £5 per team entry. With prizes.

Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting. 
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The Jazz Jam
Hosted by Fergus Quill
Doors 7pm | Band 8pm


The Jazz Jam is back !

Ferg's Imaginary Big Band head honcho, Fergus Quill, will be ring-leading our monthly musical get-together.

Bring your weapon of choice, choose one of the songs from the extensive list of standards, and play with our top-notch house band. Our in-house sound engineer will deal with the rest.



The Domino Club




Pictureville Cinema

What's On: 4 – 10 September

Welcome to your weekly cinema listings.

Don't Look Back In Anger, look forward to this week at Bradford's biggest indie cinema, when National Cinema weekend arrives like a Champagne Supernova. Roll With it and discover £4 tickets and an incredible celebration of film on film.

If the terrible puns weren't enough of a giveaway, this week also sees the arrival of Oasis in IMAX with an all-access documentary following their triumphant return to the stage.


Ten days to go

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Marvellous Méliès: The Magician of Cinema (PG) [With live piano 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.

National Cinema Weekend is Here

Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton are locked in an intense embrace.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (15) [35th Anniversary]

Saturday, 17.00

35 years later… he's back! James Cameron's groundbreaking and Academy Award-winning sci-fi classic returns to the big screen in 4K.

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Robocop (18) [35mm]

Saturday, 20.00

Detroit... in the near future. A cop who dies in the line of duty is transformed into a chrome-plated, indestructible, crime-fighting cyborg by the corporation which now runs the police department.

Saorise Ronan stands in the middle of a classroom.

Preview: Bad Apples (15)

Saturday, 13.15

Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird) stars in this satirical thriller as a primary school teacher forced to take drastic action because of a foul-mouthed, violent student. 

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The Ladykillers (PG) [35mm]

Sunday 13.00

Five diverse oddball criminal types planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.

Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton are locked in an intense embrace.

& Sons (15)

Sunday 15.15

A genre-defying, darkly comedic drama starring an A-list cast, including Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, George MacKay, Dominic West, Johnny Flynn and Noah Jupe.

Two young men and a a young woman stand in a row. The men are both dressed in bright red t-shirts while the woman wears sunflowers in her hair.

Reclaim the Frame presents: Beautiful Thing (15) [35mm]

Sunday 18.00

Thirty years on, it's a joy to discover, or rediscover, Hettie Macdonald’s much-loved but underseen film, with the music of Mama Cass beating at its heart.

What's on in IMAX

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IMAX: Don't Look Back in Anger (15)

Wednesday and Thursday

Don’t Look Back In Anger charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time.  

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IMAX: The Odyssey (15)

Friday, Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday

Extra September screenings have been added of Christopher Nolan's IMAX epic.

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IMAX: The Dog Stars (15)

Friday-Sunday, Wednesday

The world that was doesn’t exist in Ridley Scott’s latest film, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley.

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IMAX: To Fly! [50th Anniversary] (U)

Screening Monday

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.

A 35mm classic, unearthed from our archive

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Psychotronic Cinema Presents: The Manchurian Candidate (12A) [35mm]

Friday 19.00

Simmering tensions and fractured psyches reveal themselves in John Frankenheimer’s 1962 Cold War thriller.

"Don't bother with Jonathan Demme's toothless 2004 remake; the rereleased classic cold war thriller from 1962 by John Frankenheimer packs a harder punch." - Peter Bradshaw

Palestinian Film Club

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Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk (12A)

Saturday 19.00

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona.

Their digital dialogue became a vital record, bearing witness to everyday life, loss, and acts of resistance amid escalating violence. 

New releases and restorations

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Preview: Pressure (15)

Screening Wednesday and Thursday

Discover the untold true story behind D-Day in Pressure, starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

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Bitter Christmas (15)

Screening daily

Renowned auteur director Pedro Almodóvar (All About My Mother, The Skin I Live In) returns with his magnificent, metafictional melodrama, grappling with love, loss and artistic freedom.

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Rip it Up: Rocks (12A)

Sunday 13.45

This acclaimed coming of age drama follows teenager Rocks and her little brother Emmanuel.

As part of this season we're running a special 'Bring a Pal' promo where for every screening as part of Rip It Up, you can get two tickets for the price of one. 

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& Sons (15)

Screening daily

This star-studded, darkly comedic drama is led by spellbinding performances from Academy Award nominees Bill Nighy (Living, About Time) and Imelda Staunton (The CrownVera Drake), BAFTA nominee George MacKay (1917Rose of Nevada), BAFTA winner Dominic West (The WireDownton Abbey), Johnny Flynn (Operation MincemeatRipley), and rising star Noah Jupe (HamnetA Quiet Place). 

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

Family Cinema

The government's summer savings scheme may be over but with tickets still as low as £2, there's a great chance to see some film with the whoe family!

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CineMinis: Intro to Sarah & Duck (U)

Friday, 10.30

Meet Sarah, seven years old, with big eyes and a green hat who lives with her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck. 

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Kids' Club: The Pout Pout Fish (PG)

Friday 15.00

The hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr Fish a prickly recluse and Pip a hyperactive sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest.

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

Kids’ Club: James and the Giant Peach (U) [35mm]

Saturday and Sunday, 11.00

Roald Dahl’s beloved animated adaptation is presented on a 35mm film print.

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 & Sons, a star-studded drama in which Mark Kermode was "engrossed".

Coming Soon

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Late Fame (15)

11–13, 15–17 September

Willem Dafoe stars as a rediscovered poet who toyed with by a talented theatre actress.

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IMAX: Whisper of the Heart (U)

25, 26, 30 September

Discover the brilliance of this heart-warming coming-of-age classic from the legendary Studio Ghibli.

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IMAX: Raiders of the Lost Ark (12A) [45th Anniversary]

11–13 September

Steven Spielberg’s iconic adventure returns to the big screen with a 4K restoration.

Two girls sit side by side in a classroom, their heads resting on their hands.

Extra Geography (12A) + director Q&A

Tuesday 22 September

Director Molly Manners visits Pictureville for a screening of her acclaimed debut feature, followed by an insightful Q&A. 

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IMAX: Avengers: Endgame Encore (12A)

25, 26, 30 September

The epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to cinemas with Avengers: Endgame Encore.

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IMAX: Queen Budapest (TBC)

7 and 10 October

Queen's iconic Budapest concert celebrates its 40th anniversary with this newly restored 4K release beautifully rescanned alongside a dynamic new audio mix, featuring many of Queen’s favourite tracks.

Callum Turner and George Mackay are dressed in yellow fisherman's coats, standing against the black night.

Rose of Nevada (15) + live score performed by The Cornish Sound Unit

Thursday 22 October

Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada comes to Pictureville with its score performed live in the cinema by Jenkin and Dion Star, ising tape machines, analogue synths, guitars, feedback and field recordings.

NOW ON GENERAL SALE: A spooky Cine Spotlights

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Cine Spotlights: Monster Mash: Four Monsters That Changed Horror with Christina Brennan

24 and 31 October

Monster Mash: Four Monsters That Changed Horror brings together four landmark horror films spanning more than fifty years of cinema history, ranging from the birth of the Universal monster to the visceral, gore-splattered transformations of 1980s body horror. 

Picureville members have priority booking for these Cine Spotlight screenings until Tuesday 1 September 2026. 

Not yet a Pictureville member? From a free Community tier to an IMAX Premium membership, we’ve got a range of options so that you can support Pictureville in a way that works for you.

Widescreen Weekend tickets are now on sale

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Widescreen Weekend

24–28 September

Widescreen Weekend returns 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 are now on sale, so don't miss out an incredible programme as seats are filling up fast!

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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 Your guide to attractions, events, and activities in and around Bradford... There's a lot to discover; visit www.visitbradford.com for more possibilities.

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Visit the Real-Life Locations Behind Gentleman Jack

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Northern Ballet's Gentleman Jack arrives at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, from 3rd to 5th September 2026, making it the perfect opportunity to explore the places that shaped Anne Lister's remarkable life. 

Follow in the footsteps of Anne Lister with this inspiring West Yorkshire itinerary, taking in the places that shaped her story and the filming locations featured in Gentleman Jack. From Shibden Hall in Halifax to Bradford's historic Little Germany and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire, discover the rich heritage, fascinating stories and stunning landscapes that celebrate Anne Lister's enduring legacy and the story that continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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Tractors, Triumphs and Family Fun

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Celebrate Yorkshire's rural traditions at the Keighley and District Agricultural Show on Saturday 5th September. This much-loved annual event features livestock competitions, equestrian displays, vintage tractors, horticulture, baking, arts and crafts, alongside family entertainment and exciting attractions, including an ATV Quad Bike Stunt Show. With children's activities and food and drink stalls, it's a fantastic day out for the whole family. Admission is £10 for adults, free for under 16s, and tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day.

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Unlock Stories Across Bradford District

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Discover the Bradford district's rich history and culture during Heritage Open Days, taking place from 11th to 20th September. With more than 60 free events across Bradford, Keighley, Saltaire, Ilkley and beyond, the programme includes guided walks, historic building tours, archive experiences and family activities. Highlights include the Suffragette Walking Tour at Shipley Glen Tramway, Heritage Games in the Market at Darley Street Market, the chance to explore Dobson Locks Blacksmith Forge, discover the history of East Riddlesden Hall, step back in time at Ilkley Manor House, and enjoy heritage crafts at Bradford Industrial Museum. These are just a few of the many events on offer, so start planning your free heritage adventure and uncover the stories that have shaped the district.

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Last Chance to Win Tickets to Sunset Boulevard

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Today is your last chance to enter for the opportunity to win tickets to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical Sunset Boulevard at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford. The production tells the story of former silent film star Norma Desmond as she dreams of a return to the spotlight.

Entries close at midnight tonight (Wednesday 2nd September 2026), so make sure you get your entry in before the deadline. T&Cs apply.

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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Bradford Libraries Events and Activities

Fun events included in today's bulletin...

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  •  LET'S TALK BUSINESS DROP-INS SHIPLEY LIBRARY        
  • YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SOUGHT FOR XMAS MARKET
  • TALK FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AT SHIPLEY LIBRARY
  • TOPIC FOLK CLUB 70TH ANNIVERSARY GIG
  • THROUGH MRS GASKELL'S EYES, TALK AT KEIGHLEY LOCAL STUDIES
  • EVENTS FROM BRADFORD LOCAL STUDIES
  • SIGN UP TO THE READ ON APP AND TRACK YOUR READING SUCCESS

Let's Talk Business

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Free Drop-In Sessions with Invest in Bradford
Thinking about starting a business, becoming self-employed, or growing an established company?
Let's Talk Business gives you the opportunity to meet business advisers from Invest in Bradford, Bradford Council's business support service, for an informal one-to-one discussion about your ideas, ambitions, opportunities and challenges.
Our advisers can provide an independent perspective, help you explore your options, identify potential next steps, and connect you with relevant organisations, networks, initiatives and sources of support across the Bradford district and beyond.
Whether you're just starting out or have years of business experience behind you, these free sessions are open to anyone looking to discuss their business journey.
Who Should Attend?
  • Established businesses
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Self-employed individuals and sole traders
  • Start-up businesses
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
Upcoming Sessions
Shipley Library Enterprise Hub
Shipley Library, 2 Well Croft, Shipley, BD18 3QH
 24 September | 10.30am to 2.30pm
22 October | 10.30am to 2.30pm
26 November | 10.30am to 2.30pm
Join the Conversation
Come along for an informal chat about your business, your ambitions and the opportunities available across the Bradford district.
No appointment necessary. Just drop in and let's talk business.

Young Entrepreneurs Needed!

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Young Entrepreneurs aged 12-18 are encouraged to make and sell for our Christmas Craft fair at Shipley Library.

The event will coincide with the Christmas Light's Switch-On, one of the busiest dates in our calendar. 

Youngsters are asked to sign up now in order to have plenty of stock to sell on November 28. 

You will be given a table and must bring your own cash float and goods to sell. 

No food, henna or perfumes/toiletries please as we can not take responsibility for allergies. 

This event follows the Summer Fun Day, which saw our Young Entrepreneurs make over £500 between them. 

Eight applicants will be chosen from a list. We are opening this opportunity to new sellers especially, but if you have already taken part during the summer you may still get a chance to sell. Email Andrea.Hardaker@bradford.gov.uk to book a place. 

We are also hosting a special session for youngsters about how to start your entrepreneurial business as a market staller on Nov 7. Please see post below. 


Speaker event for Young Entrepreneurs

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Youngsters wanting to top tips on how to set up their own market stall are invited to talk with York based seller Charlie Lane.

Charlie set up his stall, 'Charlie's Woodland Wonders' aged 12. Since then he has been selling regularly at markets throughout the UK and has won awards for his work. He can tell you all the tricks of the trade and help YOU start your very own business from a young age!

The event takes place on Saturday, November 7, at Shipley Enterprise Hub, Shipley Library. Tickets are FREE but booking is essential. Spaces are limited so HURRY!

Book here https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries/t-oevqjyv


Topic Folk Club 70th anniversary gig and talk at Shipley Library

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Come and listen to a fascinating talk and music from the longest running folk club in the world!

The Topic celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. 
There will be a talk about the founding of the club, and how it has transformed itself to keep up with the changing times (and multiple venues), as well as live songs and music from its members.

This is a free event but we are asking for Pay as You Feel. So please bring some cash along!You are also welcome to bring your own bottle, but in order to help create a welcoming atmosphere for all, please keep alcohol consumption to a minimum.

Shipley Library, 2 Well Croft, Shipley BD18 3QH 
 Friday 9th October 2026 7:00PM

To book click the link below; 

https://www.ticketsource.com/bradfordlibraries/t-ejqzdke


Through Mrs Gaskell's Eyes - Haworth, Yorkshire and Charlotte Bronte

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A talk by SUSAN DUNNE

KEIGHLEY LOCAL STUDIES LIBRARY SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER

2.00PM

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was a prolific Victorian Novelist known for her social realism and vivid depictions of provincial life.

She was also a biographer, her most famous biography being of her friend and fellow author Charlotte Brontë. Join us as Susan Dunne explores Elizabeth Gaskell’s fascinating portrayal of Haworth and the wider Yorkshire landscape and discover how local people responded to her portrayal.

Susan Dunne is a journalist, teacher and author of the book ‘Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell’


LOVE YOUR LOCAL HISTORY...

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A MEDIEVAL BURGLARY AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY (with links to Yorkshire)

A talk by Janet Senior

Thursday September 10th 11:30 – 12:30pm

A Medieval Burglary at Westminster with links to Yorkshire!

The ruling monarchs of England lived close to Westminster Abbey in the early Middle Ages and used the Abbey for storage facilities. But the monarchs were not always in the palace and when they were away anything could happen. One of these ‘happenings’ was an audacious burglary in 1302/03. The talk will include information on the buildings, the people involved, reasons for the burglary. what happened to the perpetrators and the resulting actions of the Exchequer.

Bradford Local Studies History Lectures - at Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, BD1 1NN.

These talks are supported by member of FoBALS (Friends of Bradford Archives & Local Studies) with Bradford Local Studies and West Yorkshire Archives Bradford.

Email local.studies@bradford.gov.uk. Tel: 01274 433688, 


Read On App for Libraries

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Want to challenge yourself to read more?

Why not sign up to the Read On App on your phone? It tracks how many words you have read, links to your local library and catalogue, helps you to set goals and celebrate achievements AND will soon showcase our events. 

It's simple to download from the App Store or Google Play. You must be a library member to use it, but after that, you are off and away. 

We'd LOVE to know about your reading achievements this year, during the #National Year of Reading. 

Did you read more than you expected to? Have YOU broken any of your own records? Please get in touch, Andrea.Hardaker@bradford.gov.uk. 


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Keeping things exciting



Explore digital innovation and AI at Creative Intelligence, plus hear from star authors and inspiring speakers at London Literature Festival and Letters to the Future.

Hit the button below to explore our accessible programme, then use the ‘filter by access provision’ option to refine your search.


September audio guide

Listen to our handy audio guide and find out what’s happening this month at the Southbank Centre.


Relaxed Performances

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WordPlay

FRI 18 SEP – FRI 18 DEC

Join us each fortnight for beautiful new songs and live music for you and your little one to enjoy together, within a playful, squishy space.

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Relaxed Hours: Anish Kapoor

TUE 22 SEP 

Experience our current Hayward Gallery exhibition, Anish Kapoor, in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support.

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Relaxed Sessions: Acrobalance with Mimbre

SAT 3 OCT

Unlock your own acroskills at an inclusive, family workshop with Mimbre’s professional acrobats.


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British Sign Language Tours: Anish Kapoor

SAT 12 SEP 

Dive deeper into our awe-inspiring exhibition at a British Sign Language tour on its themes and inspirations, led by artist Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq.

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Future Sounds: RAP Party x Out-Spoken

FRI 18 SEP 

What song would you save for the future? Ten of today’s most forward-thinking writers share their work and the songs that stir them for you to move to.

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Creative Encounters: 2B or not 2B's Life Drawing

WED 23 SEP

Switch off from the world and tune into the form, movement and language of the body with 2B or not 2B Collective’s fresh, welcoming take on life drawing.

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Making A Husband: Live

SUN 4 OCT

What do you get when a lazy comedian marries a high-flying professional? Catch this special live show of Tez and Shy Ilyas’ hilarious comedy podcast.


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& British Sign Language interpreted (BSL)

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Stanley Tucci: Film, Food and Me 

SUN 6 SEP

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Amelia Dimoldenberg: The Future of Digital Media

FRI 18 SEP

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Letters to My Younger Future Self

SUN 20 SEP

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The Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Announcement

TUE 22 SEP


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The Real Housewives of Regency England

SUN 6 SEP

Join Tom Holland and Marina Hyde for a tour of Regency England’s most glamorous, drama-fuelled women.

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Ancient Myths: Mary Beard & Josephine Quinn

SUN 6 SEP

Two of Britain's brightest classical minds venture through the ancient world’s most enduring tales.

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Creative Intelligence Summit

FRI 11 SEP

An industry day for the culture makers, artists, writers, designers and engineers shaping our world.

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Jack Thorne: Authorship in the Age of AI

SUN 13 SEP

The award-winning screenwriter of Adolescence takes an urgent look at what AI means for the future of storytelling.

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Omar El Akkad in Conversation

THU 24 SEP

Join the author for a discussion about his urgent and necessary bestselling book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.


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Image Credit: 

Installation view of Anish Kapoor, Palazzo Manfrin, Venice, 2022. Photograph: Attilio Maranzano © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026.

Anish Kapoor, Burple to Red, 2024. © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026.

Installation view of Anish KapoorTsunami, 2025. © Anish Kapoor. All rights reserved, DACS, 2026. Photo: Dave Morgan.



With thanks to Hannah of Get Lost Yorkshire:

Weekly Escape

Hey 

I know September can feel like the month when everything starts getting busy again, but it’s also one of the best times of year to squeeze in a few quieter Yorkshire adventures.

And this September, Heritage Open Days are back.

If you haven’t come across them before, Heritage Open Days are a brilliant chance to visit historic places, join special tours, climb towers, peek inside buildings, and discover local stories - all for free!

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the Yorkshire ones that have caught my eye, but I wanted to give you a little preview today because a few may need booking.

One I absolutely love is Victoria Tower on Castle Hill in Huddersfield. I’ve climbed it twice now, and the views from the top are incredible. You can see for miles across the patchwork of fields, towns and villages, with Emley Moor Mast rising in the distance. It’s one of those landmarks you spot from all over West Yorkshire, so getting the chance to stand at the top feels really special.

There’s also Wainhouse Tower in Halifax, also known as the Tower of Spite, which has one of the most brilliantly petty backstories in Yorkshire. It’s tall, dramatic, impossible to miss, and the climb to the top is definitely a workout - but the views across Calderdale are worth it!

For something completely different, Standedge Tunnel in Marsden is offering free discovery boat trips into the tunnel. It’s the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in the UK, and heading into that dark, narrow space beneath the Pennines genuinely feels like an adventure.

And if you’re drawn to wild places, the Spurn Heritage Walking Tour sounds fascinating. Spurn Point already feels like the end of the earth, with the North Sea on one side and the Humber Estuary on the other, but this tour explores the history, shipwrecks, lighthouses and stories behind one of Yorkshire’s most unusual landscapes.

There are also brilliant options like Middleton Railway in Leeds, where you can learn more about the world’s oldest continuously operating railway, and a Kelham Island walking tour in Sheffield, exploring the industrial history, architecture, street art and community stories of one of South Yorkshire’s most fascinating neighbourhoods.

I’ll be sharing more of my Heritage Open Days recommendations on the Get Lost in Yorkshire Facebook Page and inside the Yorkshire Hidden Gems Facebook Group over the next few weeks, so come and follow along if you’d like more ideas and get all the booking details.

👉 Follow Get Lost in Yorkshire on Facebook here

👉 Join Yorkshire Hidden Gems here

Hopefully this gives you a few free September adventures to save - and a reminder that some of Yorkshire’s best stories are hidden inside places we walk past all the time.

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 👀


North Yorkshire: Race Across the World: The Experience York offers a self-guided clue-solving race through York throughout September. You can tackle the walking route at your own pace in around two to three hours. Find out more.

West Yorkshire: Leeds International Beer Festival brings independent breweries, cider and street food to Kirkstall Abbey from Thursday to Sunday. Book a session and dress for the outdoor abbey grounds. Find out more.

East Yorkshire: Freedom Festival fills Hull city centre with street theatre, installations and performances from today until Sunday. You can explore mostly free events, with some indoor shows requiring a free ticket. Find out more.

South Yorkshire: Art in the Gardens brings artists and makers to Sheffield Botanical Gardens this weekend. You can browse original art and crafts on Saturday or Sunday, with under-16s going free! Find out more.

Discover more events in Yorkshire here:

→ See the full calendar of events happening in Yorkshire this September here

→ Plan ahead with this guide to the best events in Yorkshire this October

Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?

Check out the full 2026 events calendar →

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 Kirklees Libraries

Meet, Try, Learn at Batley Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 13:00 - 15:00 | +1  

Meet new people and learn new skills!  Read more

This Way For English at Batley Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 13:00 - 16:00 | +1  

An ESOL advisor gives advice and signposts to learning opportunities. Run by Third Sector Leaders  Read more

Digital Drop In at Kirkheaton Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 15:30 - 17:00 | +1  

IT support drop in for help with any IT related issues  Read more

Andy's Man Club at Batley Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 19:00 - 21:00 | +1  

Social group for men's mental Health and Welbeing Coffee and games.  Read more

Kirklees Dementia Hub at Almondbury Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:00 - 13:00 

Information and advice about living with dementia. First Tuesday of the month.  Read more

Craft Group at Cleckheaton Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:00 - 12:00 

Craft and chat session for adults  Read more

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 Kirklees Museums

Makers Market & Croquet

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 16:00 

August Bank Holiday at Oakwell Hall  Read more

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 17:00 | +6  

Fourteen life-size reproductions of National Gallery paintings are to be displayed throughout the Oakwell estate.  Read more

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 Art Markets & Craft Fairs

Makers Market & Croquet

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 16:00 

August Bank Holiday at Oakwell Hall  Read more

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 Books & Literature

Online Creative Writing workshops

 Tue, 1.9.2026 18:30 - 19:30 

Free regular creative writing workshops with professional poets and writers  Read more

Board Games for Adults at Heckmondwike Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 17:00 - 19:00 

Free session with board games, cards and refreshments. Every Tuesday  Read more

W.I. Friends Group at Marsden Library

 Thu, 3.9.2026 10:00 - 12:00 

Activities including guest speakers, quizzes and crafts. Meets monthly.  Read more

Walking Group at Cleckheaton Library

 Thu, 3.9.2026 10:00 - 12:00 

A gentle low-level walk starting and ending at Cleckheaton library. Fortnightly on Thursday  Read more

Games and Coffee at Lindley Library

 Thu, 3.9.2026 14:15 - 16:00 

Free session with board games, cards and refreshments. Every Thursday  Read more

Story & Rhyme Time at Holmfirth Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:30 - 11:00 

Stories and crafts for under 5s.  Read more

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 Kirklees Town Halls

Strings of Opera North Chamber Concert

 Wed, 2.9.2026 12:30 - 13:30 

The string section of the Orchestra of Opera North takes centre stage for the first chamber lunchtime concert of the season, directed by Leader Katie ...  Read more

Musical Theatre Classes

 Wed, 2.9.2026 18:15 - 19:15 

Enrolling now for September  Read more

Gag N Bone Man Comedy presents Live from the Town Hall September 26

 Sat, 5.9.2026 20:00 - 23:00 

We’re back with another superb show. We have the superb Ria Lina, as seen on Mock the Week, QI, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and Nabi ...  Read more

David Pipe opens the Kirklees Organ Concert Season

 Mon, 7.9.2026 13:00 - 14:00 

David Pipe opens the new season with a concert of works inspired by the variation form. From Karg-Elert’s mighty 54-variation Homage to Handel to Bonn ...  Read more

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 Children & Families

Makers Market & Croquet

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 16:00 

August Bank Holiday at Oakwell Hall  Read more

The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: Yorkshire Dragons

 Mon, 31.8.2026 11:00 - 12:00 

Yorkshire Dragons: A Family Friendly Performance  Read more

Budding Builders Lego and Duplo Club at Denby Dale Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:30 - 12:30 

Get creative and build exciting things with Lego and Duplo at this fun and free family drop-in session. Lego and Duplo provided. Children of all ages ...  Read more

Rhymetime at Huddersfield Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 11:00 - 11:30 

Stories, rhymes and crafts for under 5s.  Read more

Storytime at Golcar Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 11:01 - 11:30 

Stories and crafts for under 5s. (Term time only)  Read more

Rhymetime at Batley Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 13:00 - 13:30 

Fun singing and activities for toddlers  Read more

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 Comedy

SisterHudd x Out & Loud Open Mic at Hive Coop Cafe

 Wed, 2.9.2026 19:00 - 22:00 

We are very happy to announce our next Northern Quarter Evenets CIC and SisterHudd open mic, which is an exciting collaboration with Out + Loud!  Read more

Gag N Bone Man Comedy presents Live from the Town Hall September 26

 Sat, 5.9.2026 20:00 - 23:00 

We’re back with another superb show. We have the superb Ria Lina, as seen on Mock the Week, QI, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and Nabi ...  Read more

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 Exhibitions

EXHIBITION: (Re)Use

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:00 - 17:00 | +4  

(Re)Use gathers together recent projects that look at how we can reuse, adapt and re-imagine materials and ideas in the built environment through both ...  Read more

Exhibition: Beyond Realms by Alex Ashbee

 Wed, 2.9.2026 08:30 - Thu, 8.10.2026 16:30 

The Media Centre is pleased to host Beyond Realms, a new exhibition by local artist Alex Ashbee, presenting a collection of 2D mixed media works on pa ...  Read more

LR Vandy: Rise

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:00 - 18:00 | +5  

Rise is an ambitious first solo museum exhibition by LR Vandy, created for The Weston Gallery.  Read more

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 17:00 | +6  

Fourteen life-size reproductions of National Gallery paintings are to be displayed throughout the Oakwell estate.  Read more

Hold to this Earth: Works by Contemporary Indigenous North American Artists from Tia Collection

 Tue, 1.9.2026 10:00 - 18:00 | +5  

Headlining our 2026 programme is a major presentation of work by contemporary Indigenous American artists from Tia Collection.  Read more

EXHIBITION: Post Office Cultures

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 15:00 | +2  

Post Office Cultures invites visitors to explore the histories, memories and meanings of post offices in the UK and India through creative scanning pr ...  Read more

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 History & Heritage

Makers Market & Croquet

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 16:00 

August Bank Holiday at Oakwell Hall  Read more

The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: Yorkshire Dragons

 Mon, 31.8.2026 11:00 - 12:00 

Yorkshire Dragons: A Family Friendly Performance  Read more

Family History at Kirkburton Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 16:00 - 18:00 

Local history and genealogy support  Read more

Local History Group at Kirkheaton Library

 Thu, 3.9.2026 18:00 - 19:00 

Informal group for people interested in genealogy and local history  Read more

The Whit Monday 1944 Flood Trail

 Wed, 11.2.2026 00:00 - Thu, 31.12.2026 00:00 

This trail follows key locations along the route of the 1944 Flood and helps to explain what occurred on that fateful day.  Read more

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 17:00 | +6  

Fourteen life-size reproductions of National Gallery paintings are to be displayed throughout the Oakwell estate.  Read more

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 Music

Strings of Opera North Chamber Concert

 Wed, 2.9.2026 12:30 - 13:30 

The string section of the Orchestra of Opera North takes centre stage for the first chamber lunchtime concert of the season, directed by Leader Katie ...  Read more

SisterHudd x Out & Loud Open Mic at Hive Coop Cafe

 Wed, 2.9.2026 19:00 - 22:00 

We are very happy to announce our next Northern Quarter Evenets CIC and SisterHudd open mic, which is an exciting collaboration with Out + Loud!  Read more

Shame

 Wed, 2.9.2026 20:00 - 22:00 

South London's finest have spent the last few years becoming one of the most electrifying live bands in British rock. Shame arrived fully formed with ...  Read more

Lucinda Williams Holmfirth Picturedrome

 Wed, 2.9.2026 20:30 - 22:30 

Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams has been carving her own path for more than three decades. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Williams w ...  Read more

When Rivers Meet

 Thu, 3.9.2026 19:30 - 21:30 

Grace and Aaron Bond are When Rivers Meet — and together they are one of the most compelling acts in British blues and roots music today. Winners of m ...  Read more

Monkey

 Thu, 3.9.2026 20:00 - 22:00 

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 Summer Holidays

Makers Market & Croquet

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 16:00 

August Bank Holiday at Oakwell Hall  Read more

The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: Yorkshire Dragons

 Mon, 31.8.2026 11:00 - 12:00 

Yorkshire Dragons: A Family Friendly Performance  Read more

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

 Mon, 31.8.2026 10:00 - 17:00 | +6  

Fourteen life-size reproductions of National Gallery paintings are to be displayed throughout the Oakwell estate.  Read more

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 Textiles

Knit and Natter at Birstall Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 13:00 - 15:00 

Knitting and crochet for charity.  Read more

Knit and Natter at Honley Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 13:30 - 15:00 

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.  Read more

Knit and Natter at Marsden Library

 Wed, 2.9.2026 13:30 - 15:00 

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.  Read more

Knit and Natter at Meltham Library

 Wed, 2.9.2026 13:30 - 15:30 

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.  Read more

Knit and Natter at Skelmanthorpe Library

 Wed, 2.9.2026 14:00 - 15:00 

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants h ...  Read more

Knit and Natter at Golcar Library

 Wed, 2.9.2026 15:00 - 17:00 

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.  Read more

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 Theatre

Sweeney Todd

 Thu, 3.9.2026 20:15 - 23:05 | +3  

DARK, DARING, AND DELICIOUSLY THEATRICAL, KIRKLEES YOUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE BRING THE ELECTRIFYING STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL SWEENEY TODD VIVIDLY TO LIFE ...  Read more

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 Workshops & Courses

Digital Drop In at Kirkheaton Library

 Mon, 31.8.2026 15:30 - 17:00 | +1  

IT support drop in for help with any IT related issues  Read more

Online Creative Writing workshops

 Tue, 1.9.2026 18:30 - 19:30 

Free regular creative writing workshops with professional poets and writers  Read more

Digital Drop In at Cleckheaton Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 13:00 - 15:00 

IT support drop in for help with any IT related issues  Read more

Board Games for Adults at Heckmondwike Library

 Tue, 1.9.2026 17:00 - 19:00 

Free session with board games, cards and refreshments. Every Tuesday  Read more

Drawing and Painting Classes, Wednesday Afternoon 1-3pm

 Wed, 2.9.2026 00:00 - Wed, 21.10.2026 00:00 

A weekly drawing and painting class, suitable for all abilities.  Read more

Wood Carving Classes in Holmfirth. Beginner's project- relief carving.

 Wed, 2.9.2026 00:00 - Wed, 21.10.2026 00:00 

Weekly carving sessions with acclaimed wood sculptor Jamie Frost  Read more

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