Live Music Venues

Bradford’s live music scene offers a vibrant mix of genres and venues, making it a leading destination in West Yorkshire for fans of jazz, folk, rock, blues, and classical. Bradford Live, a newly opened 4,000-capacity arena, hosts over 200 events annually and revives a historic venue once visited by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. St George’s Hall, one of the UK’s oldest concert halls, draws international pop acts, tribute bands, and touring orchestras. Kings Hall and Winter Gardens in Ilkley showcase top UK touring bands, while The Live Room in Saltaire delivers intimate blues and folk sets. Jazz lovers can enjoy JAPT Jazz, and folk fans head to Topic Folk Club. For rock and pop, Nightrain, The Underground, and Black Dyke Heritage Mills in Queensbury offer high-energy gigs with local and national talent.