About

A brand-new indoor festival celebrating Bradford’s creativity, diversity and community spirit takes place this Sunday at the Karmand Centre. The Bradford Lifestyle & Culture Show (BLCS) brings together live music, food, fashion, arts and family activities for a full day of entertainment.

Mainstage Programme

The event features a packed lineup including Haider Qawal, Sona Walia, Anjaana Group, Bhumika Hirpara, Piro, TYM, Abdullah Shahid, MPtheHitMaker and Nirav. Performances span qawwali, Bollywood, Afrobeats and contemporary fusion, showcasing both Bradford-based and national talent.

Festival Zones

Food Court Independent traders offering a range of local and global cuisines.

Fashion & Lifestyle Zone Stalls from local designers, small brands and lifestyle businesses.

Artisan Market Handmade goods, crafts and unique items from makers across the district.

Creative Zones

• Children’s Creative Zone with supervised workshops

• Adult Art Zone led by artists from across Bradford

About the Organisers

The show is delivered by Our Light Bulb, a community organisation with experience producing large-scale festivals and creative programmes across Europe. The event has been co-designed with local artists, small businesses and volunteers from across the district to ensure it reflects Bradford’s communities.