Bradford Events 2013
Looking for events in Bradford & West Yorkshire? Whatever your interests, we're sure one of the Bradford events will interest you. Throughout the summer months there's lots going on including Bradford festivals; the Bradford Mela, the Ilkley Literature Festival, Live Music and Bradford city centre events.
Bradford can certainly put on a show and is well-known for its film festivals including the Bradford International Film Festival (April), and the Bradford Animation Festival (November) which are organised by the National Media Museum.
Wondering what's on in Bradford? Highlights include the Ilkley Summer Festival in August, the Saltaire Festival and Christmas events in Haworth. Make sure you find out what's on in Bradford and don't miss a thing!
Don't Miss ThreadFest 24 - 26 May. A Free Cross-City Festival of Independent Music. Spring Bank Holiday Weekend.
Major Events
From Film Festivals to major arts events and the Bradford Mela there's lots of big events in Bradford.
Fairs, Festivals Markets
Throughout the year there are markets where you can buy the best in local produce or browse one of our craft and antique fairs.
Exhibitions
Our list of the latest exhibitions at some of the best galleries in Yorkshire including Cartwright Hall and Impressions Gallery.
Walks and Tours
Join a Brontë guided walk or explore Bradford district's countryside on a walk with Bradford's Countryside Service.
Theatre and Films
The beautiful Alhambra Theatre has a fantastic programme of shows and the National Media Museum has three cinemas.
Live Music
There's lots of live music in Bradford district, from intimate gigs in our public houses to classical music at St George's Hall.
Events at the National Media Museum
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 8 Mar - Sun 16 Jun | Bollywood Icons: 100 Years of Indian Cinema at National Media Museum |
| Fri 8 Mar - Sun 16 Jun | Tom Wood Photographs 1973 - 2013 at National Media Museum |
| Sat 20 Apr - Sun 2 Jun | Family Film Fundays at National Media Museum |
| Sat 4 May - Sun 2 Jun | Bollywood Icons Family Trail at National Media Museum |
| Sat 4 May - Sun 2 Jun | Indian Folk Tale Shadow Puppets at National Media Museum |
| Sat 4 May - Sun 2 Jun | Lights, Camera, Action: The Beginning of Bollywood at National Media Museum |
| Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun | Dance Fusion Performance at National Media Museum |
| Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun | Dance Fusion Workshop at National Media Museum |
| Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun | Family Film Funday - Gattu (adv. PG) at National Media Museum |
| Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun | Lego Rangoli Poster at National Media Museum |
| Fri 12 Jul - Sun 6 Oct | Moving Stories at National Media Museum |
Events at Bradford Cathedral
From the magnificent organ recitals, to cultural evenings and exhibitions there's lots to going on at Bradford Cathedral.
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