Festivals & Events

Looking for an event in Yorkshire? Whatever your interest, we're sure there's an event in Bradford to interest you. Throughout the summer months there's lots going on including the Bradford Mela, the Ilkley Literature FestivalBingley Music Live and Bradford city centre events.

Bradford is also well-known for its three film festivals including the Bradford Film Festival (March), Bite the Mango (September) and the Bradford Animation Festival (November) which are organised by the National Media Museum.

Other highlights include the Ilkley Summer Festival in August, the Saltaire Festival  and Christmas events in Haworth. 

 

What's on August

Find out what events are happening in August in Bradford district. We're sure there's something to interest you this month.

 

Bradford Events

Visit Bradford this Spring for some excellent events.  Kids events, theatre, fresh produce markets, recitals and music; there's something for all the family.

 
 

Ilkley Events

The Ilkley Literature Festival is one the largest literature festivals in the North and attracts a host of celeberities. Other big events include the popular Ilkley Summer Festival.

 

Brontë Country Events

Visit Brontë Country this May for 1940s Weekend. A weekend of 1940s nostalgia, with military vehichles, a visit from the Churchill and 1940s dances on Friday and Saturday night.

 
 

Film Festivals

The National Media Museum has three annual film festivals showcasing the best in international cinema.  

 

Markets

Sample some of the best in Yorkshire produce at one of Bradford's local produce markets.

 

 

 

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