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Bradford Arts Centre is a performance space, meeting place and creative home that spotlights the city’s brilliant culture, set in the historic heart of Bradford city centre.

We’re here for everyone. Whether you’re taking time out, exploring your creativity, developing new work, or seeing exceptional South Asian dance and contemporary performance — this is your space.

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Events

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 - Thursday, 16th October 2025

Artwork of paper cut-outsOtherhoodOld Bird Theatre presents a powerful tale of radical love and chosen family, touring venues throughout the Bradford District.
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Thursday, 9th October 2025 - Friday, 10th October 2025

A man holding anothers headAstitvaA rare and moving portrayal of British-Indian gay men at the Bradford Arts Centre
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Saturday, 11th October 2025 - Sunday, 12th October 2025

Group Picture of the Bradford South Asian Festival.Bradford South Asian FestivalCelebrate the vibrant traditions of South Asian weddings at Shadmanny!, part of the Bradford South Asian Festival, taking place at Bradford Arts Centre.
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Friday, 17th October 2025 - Friday, 17th October 2025

Mobius Dance: The Long Summer DayThe Long Summer DayA poetic journey at Bradford Arts Centre. 
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

African and Caribbean Folk Tales with Sabina ArthurBRAVE Festival: African and Caribbean Folk Tales with Sabina ArthurAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre presents Sabina Arthur in a vibrant storytelling performance inspired by African and Caribbean folktales.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

African Poetry Workshop, Negritude & Beyond with Tony Tokunbo FernandazBRAVE Festival: African Poetry Workshop, Negritude & Beyond with Tony Tokunbo FernandazAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a poetry workshop with Tony Tokunbo Fernandez, exploring West African verse and creative expression.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Beatbox Workshop with TestamentBRAVE Festival: Beatbox Workshop with TestamentAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a beatboxing workshop with world record holder Testament, exploring vocal percussion from West Africa to Hip-Hop.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

BRAVE Festival: Body Popping & Tutting Workshop with Elliott AugustineBRAVE Festival: Body Popping & Tutting Workshop with Elliott AugustineAs part of BRAVE Festival at Bradford Arts Centre, this street dance session teaches popping and tutting basics with sharp, stylish moves.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Breakin’ and Beat Boxing Performance with Clean North Crew and TestamentBRAVE Festival: Break and beats – Breakin’ and Beat Boxing Performance with Clean North Crew and TestamentAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre presents an electrifying double bill featuring breakin’ stars Clean North and world-record beatboxer Testament.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Breakin' Workshop with Clean North CrewBRAVE Festival: Breakin’ Workshop with Clean North CrewAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a high-energy breakin’ workshop with Lloyd Thompson and Clean North Crew—perfect for ages 6+ and open to all abilities.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Caribbean Dance Party Workshop with Tricia Arthur-Stubbs.BRAVE Festival: Caribbean Dance Party Workshop with Tricia Arthur-StubbsAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts Tricia’s lively Soca dance workshop, celebrating Trinidadian carnival traditions with joyful moves and a vibrant parade.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Brave Festival WorkshopsBRAVE Festival: Drop In Caribbean Carnival Costume Making WorkshopBradford Arts Centre hosts a vibrant drop-in Caribbean Carnival costume-making workshop as part of BRAVE Festival, welcoming all ages to get creative.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Drop-In Steel Pan Workshops  BRAVE Festival: Drop-In Steel Pan WorkshopsAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a drop-in steel pan workshop with Melvin Zakers—open to all, no experience needed.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Jamaican Dancehall Workshop with DHK Shortman.BRAVE Festival: Jamaican Dancehall Workshop with DHK ShortmanAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a lively Jamaican dancehall class, teaching authentic moves packed with rhythm, attitude, and good vibes.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Majorette Baton Dance 'n' Twirl with SS Dance.BRAVE Festival: Majorette Baton Dance ‘n’ Twirl with SS Dance & WellbeingAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a Majorette Baton Twirling workshop led by Sophie, teaching foundational techniques in a fun, inclusive setting.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Nigerian Headwrap Workshop and Storytelling with Ndidi NkwoparaBRAVE Festival: Nigerian Headwrap Workshop and Storytelling with Ndidi NkwoparaAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a family-friendly session with Ndidi, blending Nigerian storytelling and head wrapping to celebrate heritage and creativity.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

A cappella Singing Workshop with Femi Labad.BRAVE Festival: R&B A cappella Singing Workshop with Femi LabadAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a playful vocal workshop where participants create an a cappella R&B track using only their voices.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

A vibrant group shot featuring Swirl Soca Dance and Caribbean Breeze in their colourful carnival costumes.BRAVE Festival: Swirl Soca Dance and Caribbean Breeze Steel Pan PerformanceAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre presents a vibrant double bill with Caribbean Breeze Steel Pan and Swirl Soca, filling the theatre with music, dance, and carnival spirit.
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Saturday, 18th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

People dancingBRAVE FestivalAs part of Black History Month, BRAVE Festival returns to Bradford Arts Centre with a joyful celebration of Black culture through performances, workshops, and creative activities for all ages.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

African Drums from Canva.BRAVE Festival: African Drumming Drop-In Workshop with Khula African ArtsAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre presents a joyful introduction to African drumming, where participants explore traditional Kuku and Ewe rhythms in a hands-on, call-and-response session.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

African Singing Workshop with Furaha MussanziBRAVE Festival: African Singing Workshop with Furaha MussanziJoin Furaha Mussanzi at Bradford Arts Centre for a joyful BRAVE Festival workshop of African songs, storytelling, and vocal fun—open to all (ages 8+), no experience needed.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

AmaBallet Workshop with Bhungane MehlomakuluBRAVE Festival: AmaBallet Workshop with Bhungane MehlomakuluAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre presents Amaballet—a dynamic workshop blending South African Amapiano with classical Ballet in a vibrant Afro-European fusion.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

Zulu Performance and MPTheHitMaker.BRAVE Festival: Double Bill: Zulu Performance and MPTheHitMaker (feat. Femi Labad)Part of the BRAVE Festival, this vibrant double-bill at Kala Sangam features Khula African Arts’ dynamic Nguni dance and music, alongside a soulful live set from MPTheHitMaker and Femi Labad.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

Portrait of Akeim Toussaint Buck.BRAVE Festival: Free- Reggae Protest Songwriting Workshop with Akeim Toussaint BuckAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts a songwriting workshop with Akeim Toussaint Buck, exploring reggae rhythms, lyrical storytelling, and creative expression.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

Gumboot Dance workshop with Khula African ArtsBRAVE Festival: Gumboot Dance workshop with Khula African ArtsAs part of BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre hosts Khula African Arts for a lively gumboot dance session with chants, singing, and live drumming rooted in South African mining history.
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Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025

Swing Dance Workshop with Rebecca SlavenBRAVE Festival: Swing Dance Workshop with Rebecca SlavenSwing into joy at BRAVE Festival, Bradford Arts Centre—Rebecca’s inclusive dance class celebrates Lindy Hop and Black American culture.
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Thursday, 23rd October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

A woman dancingBring It BackA brand new play comes to Bradford Arts Centre. 
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Wednesday, 12th November 2025 - Wednesday, 12th November 2025

Northern Rascals: Sunny SideSunny SideExplore pain and loneliness at Bradford Arts Centre. 
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Thursday, 13th November 2025 - Thursday, 13th November 2025

Srishti – Nina Rajarani Dance Creations EkatAEkatABradford Arts Centre presents an evening of dance.
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Friday, 14th November 2025 - Saturday, 15th November 2025

Tech Styles 10 International Poster!Tech Styles 10Tech Styles 10 teams up with Breakin’ Convention for two days of hip hop battles, art, and celebration at Bradford Arts Centre.
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Friday, 21st November 2025 - Friday, 21st November 2025

A woman dancingToussaint To Move: FreeBradford Arts Centre presents an all new performance
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Thursday, 27th November 2025 - Thursday, 27th November 2025

A man looking at the cameraZahir Abbas QawwaliQawaali at Bradford Arts Centre
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Saturday, 13th December 2025 - Saturday, 13th December 2025

Meet the HatterJoss Arnott Dance: Meet the HatterWith dance, original music, and animation, this epic family production brings the iconic Hatter to life—with a twist—at Bradford Arts Centre.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Changing Places
  • Disabled access - The building offers step-free access throughout, with lift access to all floors
  • Disabled toilets

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Baby changing facilities

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Accessible Parking - Disabled parking is available for Blue Badge holders
  • Parking with charge - The nearest, secure car park is at the Broadway Shopping Centre, Hall Ings, Bradford BD1 1JR

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Road:From M62, take Junction 26 and join the M606, continue on M606 to the A6177 junction, take the A6177 (Bradford Ring Road, signposted Harrogate/Leeds) and follow for approx 1 mile, passing the ASDA Superstore on the left. At the roundabout, take first exit onto A650 Wakefield Road following signs for City Centre. Continue for 1.6m going straight on at the roundabouts towards the City Centre. Go past the Leisure Exchange/Express by Holiday Inn on your left and straight through lights onto Shipley Airedale Road, then almost immediately take the first left into Peckover Street. At the end of Peckover Street turn left down Church Bank. Kala Sangam is through the arch to your right.Due to limited car parking spaces, the car park at St Peter's House is for disabled car parking / unloading equipment only. Alternative parking is available on street (metered) or at the nearby Leisure Exchange.Accessible by Public Transport: Bradford Forster Sq station is 0 miles away.

Bradford Arts Centre

Type:Arts Centre

St Peters House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 4TY
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Awards

  • Other AwardsInvestors In People Investors In People 2020

Opening Times

* Bradford Arts Centre opens 8 October 2025; autumn programme now online.

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