Events

Crowded House at Halifax's Piece Hall in June this year

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The Human League, Busted, Roger Daltrey and Il Divo to play The Piece Hall

It's bonkers at the Mad Hatter's tea party

It's bonkers at the Mad Hatter's tea party

Follow in Alice’s footsteps to explore Wonderland at stately home

Louise Sowrey (central of the middle row) with the other award winners at the YCB Cricket Collective Awards

Louise Sowrey (central of the middle row) with the other award winners at the YCB Cricket Collective Awards

Incredible night for Undercliffe hero as she takes home award from Headingley

Bradford Cathedral will host an evening of carols, mince pies, mulled wine, and samba next Wednesday (December 4) in the form of 'Coming of Christmas'; the Mayor of Bradford will also be in attendance

Bradford Cathedral will host an evening of carols, mince pies, mulled wine, and samba next Wednesday (December 4) in the form of 'Coming of Christmas'; the Mayor of Bradford will also be in attendance

Classic Christmas tunes to be brought to life at Bradford Cathedral

Bradford-based Trinity Church will host a 'Carols by Candlelight' event at Victoria Hall in Saltaire on Sunday (December 1)

Bradford-based Trinity Church will host a 'Carols by Candlelight' event at Victoria Hall in Saltaire on Sunday (December 1)

Trinity Church's 'Carols by Candlelight' to take place in Saltaire

A spokesperson for the Hebden Makes Christmas events taking place this weekend has shared travel advice, including recommending that those coming from Keighley or Ilkley opt for public transport

A spokesperson for the Hebden Makes Christmas events taking place this weekend has shared travel advice, including recommending that those coming from Keighley or Ilkley opt for public transport

Christmas Markets

Transport advice shared for this weekend's Hebden Bridge markets

Bradford 2025 is leveraging the power of culture and creativity to address some of the city's most pressing health and social challenges

Bradford 2025 is leveraging the power of culture and creativity to address some of the city's most pressing health and social challenges

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Bradford 2025: New initiative aims to tackle inequalities in the district

Have you seen the events taking place next year as part of Bradford 2025?

Have you seen the events taking place next year as part of Bradford 2025?

UK City of Culture 2025

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Bradford named among VisitEngland's best places for 2025 in new 'hotlist'

For more than two decades, people across the district have remembered a loved one by placing a dedicated Christmas Star on a huge tree at City Hall.

For more than two decades, people across the district have remembered a loved one by placing a dedicated Christmas Star on a huge tree at City Hall.

Cultural attractions

Time running out to honour a loved one with special Christmas event at City Hall

Franklin Pele may well be one of the Bradford stars heading down to The Broadway. Photo: Tom Pearson

Franklin Pele may well be one of the Bradford stars heading down to The Broadway. Photo: Tom Pearson

Bulls' official kit launch set for Broadway as fans get chance to meet players

Pupils from Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, held a quiz for teachers as part of a charity day, 2007

Pupils from Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, held a quiz for teachers as part of a charity day, 2007

What's the capital of Kazakhstan? Here's some local quizzers from the past

The Ukrainian Community Centre on Legrams Lane will host a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 1, featuring a raffle, stalls, and mulled wine on arrival

The Ukrainian Community Centre on Legrams Lane will host a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 1, featuring a raffle, stalls, and mulled wine on arrival

Association of Ukrainian Women in Bradford to host Christmas Bazaar

Elizabeth Sharp, former Lady Mayoress

Elizabeth Sharp, former Lady Mayoress

City of Bradford Festival of Talent reinvented into Stars Variety Show

Shaun Ryder, of Black Grape, performing on stage at BST Hyde Park in London - ahead of headliner Robbie Williams - on July 6, 2024

Shaun Ryder, of Black Grape, performing on stage at BST Hyde Park in London - ahead of headliner Robbie Williams - on July 6, 2024

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Shaun Ryder event blighted by 'disrespectful' behaviour from some audience members

IMAX to relaunch next month with blockbuster film ahead of museum’s grand reopening

IMAX to relaunch next month with blockbuster film ahead of museum’s grand reopening

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IMAX to relaunch next month with blockbuster film ahead of museum’s grand reopening

Farsley is set to host a lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on event this Wednesday

Farsley is set to host a lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on event this Wednesday

Community to dazzle as it hosts lantern parade and Christmas lights switch-on

A previous 'catmas carol' themed window captured by Philip Lickley

A previous 'catmas carol' themed window captured by Philip Lickley

Living Advent Calendar returns to historic streets of Saltaire this Christmas

Channel 4 is casting for First Dates

Channel 4 is casting for First Dates

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Could you appear on the next series of First Dates?

Have you been to any of these local Christmas markets in the Bradford district?

Have you been to any of these local Christmas markets in the Bradford district?

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'Tis the season - Christmas markets in Bradford's towns and villages for 2024

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

When should I take my Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

Ben Blythe scores Avenue's winner against Sheffield at Horsfall last month.

Ben Blythe scores Avenue's winner against Sheffield at Horsfall last month.

Bradford Park Avenue AFC

Avenue doing it by halves as fans enticed to join for promotion push

The Country Roadshow, billed as the biggest Nashville party to hit the UK, will take place at Leeds' Royal Armouries in March 2025

The Country Roadshow, billed as the biggest Nashville party to hit the UK, will take place at Leeds' Royal Armouries in March 2025

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Nashville party with line dancing and tribute acts coming to Leeds

Shipley's Christmas lights switch-on will take place this weekend

Shipley's Christmas lights switch-on will take place this weekend

Town's Christmas lights switch-on will go ahead as planned after electricity restored

Bradford Council’s Museums and Galleries Service has shared a festive event programme that includes Christmas at Cliffe Castle and a Victorian Christmas market

Bradford Council’s Museums and Galleries Service has shared a festive event programme that includes Christmas at Cliffe Castle and a Victorian Christmas market

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Victorian Christmas market to kick off festive museums programme

The Super Soapbox Challenge has been hosted in Bradford city centre for the last three years

The Super Soapbox Challenge has been hosted in Bradford city centre for the last three years

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Call for more funding to ensure 'significant' Bradford event goes ahead

An art exhibition and sale, organised by Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society, is taking place this month at Wilsden Village Hall

An art exhibition and sale, organised by Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society, is taking place this month at Wilsden Village Hall

Wilsden Art Class and Bingley Art Society to host exhibition and sale

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

The inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards took place in the State Rooms at Speaker's House, within the House of Commons in London, recently. The event recognised the contributions of South Asian communities and players to the sport

British Asian Rugby Association

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Inaugural British Asian Rugby Awards take place at Speaker's House

The annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church, in Thornton, will take place from Saturday, November 23 to Saturday, November 30

The annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church, in Thornton, will take place from Saturday, November 23 to Saturday, November 30

Charity Christmas tree festival to open at Thornton's St James Church

Stephen Frayne has helped create Rise, which will launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture

Stephen Frayne has helped create Rise, which will launch Bradford's year as UK City of Culture

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Tickets on sale next week for 'unmissable opening event' of Bradford 2025

Baby Week Bradford runs from Thursday, November 14 to Wednesday, November 20. A range of activities are on offer including Music for Babies, a Happy Hearts Play Day, and even a touring Wiggle Room Play Bus

Baby Week Bradford runs from Thursday, November 14 to Wednesday, November 20. A range of activities are on offer including Music for Babies, a Happy Hearts Play Day, and even a touring Wiggle Room Play Bus

Baby Week Bradford events to take place over the coming week

£2 tickets each way are available on select routes for those travelling to the Christmas markets in Harrogate and Skipton

£2 tickets each way are available on select routes for those travelling to the Christmas markets in Harrogate and Skipton

Christmas Markets

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£2 train fare for Christmas market shoppers to Skipton and Harrogate

Marie Curie's Bradford Hospice, on Maudsley Street, will host a Christmas Fundraising Fayre on Saturday, November 30 and is appealing for donations

Marie Curie's Bradford Hospice, on Maudsley Street, will host a Christmas Fundraising Fayre on Saturday, November 30 and is appealing for donations

Marie Curie Bradford Hospice to host Christmas Fundraising Fayre

Staff from Ilkley Grammar School dressed up as the Spice Girls, 2007. L-R: Joan Baker, Gill Cavaliere, Sue Pawson, Wendy Het and Jo Crossley

Staff from Ilkley Grammar School dressed up as the Spice Girls, 2007. L-R: Joan Baker, Gill Cavaliere, Sue Pawson, Wendy Het and Jo Crossley

Looking back: the fun we had for Children in Need

Members of Fitness First in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, took part in a Zumba marathon to raise cash for Children in Need in 2011.
The event was organised by ND Dance Academy and Total Dance UK

Members of Fitness First in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, took part in a Zumba marathon to raise cash for Children in Need in 2011.
The event was organised by ND Dance Academy and Total Dance UK

Looking back: dancers raise funds for Children in Need

Brighouse & Rastrick Band will perform at Brighouse Central Methodist Church on December 7

Brighouse & Rastrick Band will perform at Brighouse Central Methodist Church on December 7

Brighouse & Rastrick Band to perform on home turf after travels

The winners of the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

The winners of the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

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Glittering night of celebration at the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

Simon, Anthony, and Duncan from Blue and Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Syndie Christmas perform at The Broadway, Bradford's Festive Launch before the acts switched on the lights

Simon, Anthony, and Duncan from Blue and Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Syndie Christmas perform at The Broadway, Bradford's Festive Launch before the acts switched on the lights

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Delighted crowd sing along to Blue, ‘Taylor Swift’ and BGT winner at Festive Launch

A resident found litter and firework debris strewn across Eccleshill Recreation Ground, off Post Office Road on Friday when taking Barney the Rottweiler out for his first walk in two weeks

A resident found litter and firework debris strewn across Eccleshill Recreation Ground, off Post Office Road on Friday when taking Barney the Rottweiler out for his first walk in two weeks

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Resident hits out at firework debris strewn across park and dogs being 'terrified'

Amanda Downing at the Remembrance garden

Amanda Downing at the Remembrance garden

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Beautiful Remembrance display has taken nearly one year to create

The SCARD Oakleaf Memorial Service will take place at Leeds Minster on Sunday, November 17

The SCARD Oakleaf Memorial Service will take place at Leeds Minster on Sunday, November 17

Road traffic victims remembrance service to take place this month

Idle Baptist Church will play host to The Memory Tree's special Christmas fundraiser café on December 2. Funds raised will go towards The Memory Tree's dementia support groups, which are held throughout the Bradford District

Idle Baptist Church will play host to The Memory Tree's special Christmas fundraiser café on December 2. Funds raised will go towards The Memory Tree's dementia support groups, which are held throughout the Bradford District

Idle Baptist Church to host The Memory Tree's fundraiser café

Tickets to next year’s Great Yorkshire Show are to go on sale on Tuesday, November 12

Tickets to next year’s Great Yorkshire Show are to go on sale on Tuesday, November 12

Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show 2025 tickets to go on sale next Tuesday

Bradford is the UK's City of Culture for 2025

Bradford is the UK's City of Culture for 2025

UK City of Culture 2025

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Warning issued as touts try to re-sell tickets for sold out City of Culture events

The Remembrance Sunday service in Bradford in 2022

The Remembrance Sunday service in Bradford in 2022

Remembrance Services

Bradford city centre Remembrance services return to cenotaph

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi will be keynote speaker at Bradford event

A panel event with filmakers L-R: Debbie Howard, Rory Power-Gill, Kamal Kaan, Oscar Garth, Jamie Swaby and Kenton Joseph Thomas

A panel event with filmakers L-R: Debbie Howard, Rory Power-Gill, Kamal Kaan, Oscar Garth, Jamie Swaby and Kenton Joseph Thomas

Film festival promotes independent filmmakers

Frozen Light's production, The Bar at the Edge of Time, is coming to Mind the Gap

Frozen Light's production, The Bar at the Edge of Time, is coming to Mind the Gap

The inclusive sensory theatre show coming to Bradford this November

Forget Me Not volunteers at their 2023 Christmas Fayre

Forget Me Not volunteers at their 2023 Christmas Fayre

Forget Me Not children's hospice announces 2024 Christmas Fayre

David Hockney's Bigger Trees Near Warter which was on display in Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in November 2011

David Hockney's Bigger Trees Near Warter which was on display in Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in November 2011

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Which Bradford artist created this huge painting once on display locally?

Pupils from St Stephen's Church of England Primary School in West Bowling take part in a workshop at Cartwright Hall, 2008

Pupils from St Stephen's Church of England Primary School in West Bowling take part in a workshop at Cartwright Hall, 2008

How Bradford's youngsters got creative at historic gallery

A sign of what to expect from the Bassline Symphony

A sign of what to expect from the Bassline Symphony

UK City of Culture 2025

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How to buy tickets for City of Culture events - orchestra, Railway Children and more

Fireworks seen from Surprise View in Otley

Fireworks seen from Surprise View in Otley

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Public treated to stunning fireworks displays across district

From left: Robert Wellock, Derek Mathewson and Beverley Wellock

From left: Robert Wellock, Derek Mathewson and Beverley Wellock

Bangers & Cash star is auctioneer at War of Roses wagon run

Spectators should stay well away from bonfires and fireworks

Spectators should stay well away from bonfires and fireworks

How to stay safe from injury and enjoy Bonfire Night