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With over 500 events and a fantastic line-up featuring John Cooper Clarke, Celia Imrie, Larry Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Steph McGovern, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Grace Dent, Ash Sarkar, and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 

As Bradford celebrates it’s year as UK City of Culture, immerse yourself in incredible cultural events with Bradford Literature Festival.

 

Returning for this year’s festival are our ever-popular annual events Lyrical Mehfil, Poetry with a Punch, Sufiyana Kalaam, Brontë Heritage Bus Tour and An Evening of Comedy. From engaging talks and panel discussions to captivating readings and workshops, BLF offers you the chance to immerse yourselves in the world of literature and culture.

Highlights include four free Family Fun Days in City Park, and a wide-ranging showcase of visual culture. From storytelling and manga drawing workshops, to behind-the-scenes TV writing masterclasses and very special screening of David Attenborough’s Ocean with a talk from co-creator Colin Butfield, the festival welcomes attendees of all ages and interests.

 

This year’s festival will also feature a selection of exciting book launches, including Liz Mistry’s Deadly Reckoning, the latest gripping instalment in the Solanki and McQueen crime series, and Pauline Brown’s Diego’s Team, a heartwarming tale of kindness, courage and alpacas, perfect for children and families.