Bradford continues to shine as a beacon of culture in 2025, with its official status as the UK’s City of Culture offering more brilliant events as the weather gets warmer.
With the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to get out and about in Bradford to check out some of the incredible activities taking place, be it at Wibsey Park with younger family members or a chance to take in some cinematic goodness at Cannon Mills’ drive-in theatre.
That’s on top of St George’s Hall being taken over by orchestras, EDM DJs and an utter plethora of events at the pop up Loading Bay location - exclusive to Bradford2025.
We’ve rounded up 39 of the events and exhibitions taking place across April and May that are worth your time - and even travelling from afar to Bradford. Tickets and more information about the events are available through the Bradford2025 website.
But what’s caught our eye at the City of Culture in the next two months?
7. Claytime (April 6)
Indefinite Articles presents Claytime, a play at The Beacon in Wibsey Park, created from clay and children’s imaginations. Children are invited to help make up a new play on the spot, with the company bringing their stories to life with clay. | Bradford2025
8. Palette(s) (April 7-9)
The Beacon in Wibsey Park hosts this unique show from Swiss performers Cédric Gagneur and Marc Oosterhoff. Blending dance, theatre and contemporary circus, Palette(s) uses the humble pallet as the centerpiece to explore themes of balance, falling, and perseverance. | Julien Mundry
9. Toxic (April 9)
Loading Bay will present Toxic, an explosive semi-autobiographical show from Nathaniel J Hall and Dibby Theatre. Through storytelling, movement, design, projections, lighting, and music, the show explores themes of HIV stigma, racism, homophobia and toxic gender norms. | Bradford2025
10. Roshni (April 10)
Sonia Sabri Company, a leading South Asian dance company, presents Roshni at The Beacon in Wibsey Park. This performance blends South Asian dance and music, drawing inspiration from everyday stories and experiences, and is comprised of three short dance pieces performed with live music: The Call, The Light and The Wave. | Simon Richardson
11. The Big Brass Blowout (April 11-13)
A three-day celebration of brass music held at various venues across the Bradford district; the event includes a diverse program, spanning traditional tunes to afrobeat rhythms, reggae, and fusion jazz, and features both classic performances and collaborations including BBC Radio 2 Loves Brass with Marti Pellow, Carly Paoli, and the Black Dyke Band at St George’s Hall, Bradford. | Bradford2025
12. Curious Investigators (April 13)
The Beacon at Wibsey Park will host Curious Investigators, a new show from One Tenth Human, an award-winning theatre company known for creating innovative performances. This production, designed for children aged 3-7, follows the characters Scribble and Clipboard as they sort recycling and uncover a mysterious egg. | Grant Archer