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We can't wait to welcome you to the Bradford district for the summer holidays with lots of exciting events to keep you entertained this year, from BD:Festival to Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's summer steam. Explore the exciting delights of Bradford's fantastic restaurants and bars, attractions and things to do as you set out on your long summer journey.
“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” J B Priestley.
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Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4NSBradford
Step into the imaginative world of Jim Moir, the celebrated British artist, AKA Vic Reeves at Cartwright Hall, Bradford.
Dates
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- 28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Loading Bay, 1 Duke Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3QRBradford
Following its success in 2025, Extraordinary Portraits with Bill Bailey returns to The Loading Bay in Bradford. All six original artworks from the hit BBC One series will be on display at this free exhibition.
Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2026to26 July 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3HPTelephone
01274 435900Eccleshill, Bradford
At Bradford Industrial Museum, Made by Many Hands highlights local craft traditions inspired by the Heritage Crafts list and is accompanied by workshops and events across the site.
Dates
- From:
- 3 May 2026to15 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
Address
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQTelephone
033 0058 0058Bradford
Celebrating 70 years of Eurovision at the National Science and Media Museum. Go behind the sequins of the world’s largest live music event and discover how the magic really happens.
Dates
- From:
- 15 May 2026to1 Feb 2027
Address
Across Bradford Museums, Bradford, West YorkshireBradford
Free monthly stay‑and‑play sessions for children aged 0–5 and their parents/carers, inspired by 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five.
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2026to16 Dec 2026
Address
Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DTTelephone
07480 064142Ilkley
photoILKLEY is a grassroots photography festival. As part of the festival, Ilkley Manor House will host exhibitions in both the Western Gallery upstairs and the Housebody downstairs.
Dates
- From:
- 3 July 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DTTelephone
07480 064142Ilkley
‘Vivid Impressions’ is a vibrant and colourful selection of work by the Solar Gallery Artists at Ilkley Manor House
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Haworth Village, Keighley, West YorkshireKeighley
Haworth Festival is a celebration of creativity, performance and community spirit, bringing music, theatre, art, workshops and family activities to venues across the village.
Dates
- From:
- 8 July 2026to26 July 2026
Address
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQTelephone
0330 058 0058Bradford
Unleash your inner pop star over the summer holidays with creative activities for all ages at the National Science and Media Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Address
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJHaworth , Keighley
Summer Steam brings daily heritage journeys to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway throughout the summer, offering relaxed scenic trips, family‑friendly stops and the timeless charm of steam travel.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AJTelephone
01274 432000Bradford
The boys are coming back to the Alhambra Theatre.
Dates
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- 20 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Bracken Hill Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4RSBradford
Enjoy all the thrills of a traditional travelling funfair at Brackenhill Park, Bradford, with rides and attractions for all ages, family-friendly entertainment and free entry.
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to26 July 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth, BD22 8DRTelephone
01535 642323Haworth
Emily and Lucy, founders of Soft Girls Who Hike and creators of “soft hiking,” will join the walk setting off from outside the Brontë Parsonage Museum Shop.
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 -
Address
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Glen Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EATelephone
07938 063 062Baildon
July at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre is packed with hands‑on nature fun, all centered on this month’s 'Wings' theme.
Dates
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- 25 July 2026
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- 31 July 2026
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Various Bradford District ParksFree outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night take place this summer at Haworth Central Park, Saltaire Roberts Park and Cliffe Castle Park.
Dates
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- 25 July 2026Open 13:30 -
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- 26 July 2026Open 13:30 -
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- 1 Aug 2026Open 13:30 -
Address
Bold Privateer, 69 Wrose Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1HXShipley
Wrose Live! returns on Saturday 25 July at The Bold Privateer, bringing an afternoon of live music, great food and community fun.
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026Open 11:30 - 16:30
Address
Packetts HQ in Saltaire, Ashley Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7DBShipley
The Packetts Tour De Dales 2026 is an annual charity bike ride sponsored by Packetts in support of One In A Million. Riders cycle from Saltaire in Bradford through the Yorkshire Dales over two days, with two routes designed for different abilities,…
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026
Address
Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DTTelephone
07480 064142Ilkley
The makers fair returns to Ilkley Manor House
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
NT East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5ELTelephone
01535 607075Keighley
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley.
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Bradford Live, 1 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 2EPTelephone
0343 310 0026Bradford
Catch the all‑new Be Like Blippi Tour live at Bradford Live, bringing Blippi and Meekah to the stage for an interactive family adventure.
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2026
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