Arts & Culture

We're proud of our cultural heritage and excited to be named UK City of Culture 2025. Throughout Bradford you will find art galleries, theatre, cinema and live music to entertain and inspire you.

This city was the birthplace of the famous artist David Hockney and you can be enthralled by his works at Salts Mill and Cartwright Hall. Smaller galleries across the district showcase works from artists of all styles and in the city centre you’ll find the Impressions Gallery, one of the UK’s most celebrated photography venues which champions emerging talent.

Theatres around the district range from the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford, which hosts the best in large scale entertainment, to thriving local Playhouses in Ilkley and Keighley and the Arts Centre in Bingley. Kala Sangam is a leading intercultural arts organisation based in Bradford that presents a varied programme which features south Asian and collaborative arts.

Bradford was awarded the title of the world's first UNESCO City of Film due to the city’s rich film heritage and its inspirational movie locations. To this day Bradford district is still chosen and featured in top films and TV series. The city is also a great place to watch film with a choice of cinemas from art house, to multiplex and of course the magnificent IMAX screen.

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Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold performance and local culture.

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Ilkley Playhouse

Address

Weston Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8DW

Telephone
01943 609539

Ilkley

Ilkley Playhouse is dedicated to the presentation of live amateur theatre and other arts activities and welcomes members and visitors to a season of 10 productions per annum, plus many other events over the year.
Bradford Arts Centre

Address

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

Telephone
01274 303340

info@bdartscentre.co.uk

Bradford

Bradford Arts Centre is a welcoming creative hub in the city’s historic heart, showcasing bold performance and local culture.
Theatre in the Mill

Address

Shearbridge Road, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP

theatre@bradford.ac.uk

Bradford

Theatre in the Mll has an enviable reputation as a vibrant, professional venue. One of the foremost fringe theatre venues in the country, hosting contemporary touring theatre.
This season: check with the box office for the exact venue.
Loading Bay

Address

Loading Bay, Duke Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3QR

ticketing@bradfordculture.co.uk

Bradford

Loading Bay is an arts venue in Bradford City Centre run by Bradford Culture Company, offering a flexible programme of creative events and experiences.
The Picture House

Address

The Picture House, North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3AF

Telephone
01535602561

Picturehousecinema@gmail.com

Keighley

The Picture House, situated in North Street, Keighley, is a purpose built cinema which first opened in 1913.
Nightrain

Address

Queensgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1RB

Telephone
07858 851705

Bradford

Nightrain is a popular live music venue and rock bar in Bradford city centre, showcasing live bands, tribute acts, and touring artists in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
Ilkley Cinema

Address

46a Leeds Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8DP

Telephone
01943 660007

info@ilkleycinema.co.uk

Ilkley

Europes Smallest Ultra 4k Digital Single Screen Independent Cinema based in Ilkley,
Keighley Playhouse

Address

5 Devonshire Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2BH

Telephone
07599 890769

boxoffice@keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

Keighley

We stage seven plays per season. Season tickets can be bought (7 for the price of 6) so you can be guaranteed a seat at every production. Our bar is open 30 minutes before curtain up and Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm outside performance week.
The Light

Address

23-33 Broadway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TW

help@thelight.co.uk

Bradford

We're more than just a cinema. We show everything from live theatre to rock concerts. Whether you're after a barista-made coffee or a cocktail, enjoy it at our bar. We even host fun events for the whole family!