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?
37. Earth & Sky (May 24 – October)
Also at Penistone Hill Country Park, "Earth & Sky" is a sound art installation created by Bradford 2025 and Opera North. The installation features new music and sound works inspired by the landscape and the music of Bradford-born composer Frederick Delius, using geolocation technology to create an interactive sound experience for visitors. | Tom Arber
38. Basel Zaraa: Without Exile (May 31-June 22)
Bowling Park will host this artwork by Basel Zaraa, commissioned as part of the Moomin 80 project. Inspired by The Moomins and the Great Flood, this is one of four public artworks being created nationally. | Bradford2025
39. CHANNELS (May 31-November 16)
Audio artworks created by Turbynes will be installed at three bodies of water in Bradford District: Bingley Five Rise Locks, Chellow Dean Reservoirs, and the Mirror Pool in City Park. CHANNELS offers a collection of stories, soundscapes and musings, designed to encourage listeners to pause and reflect. | Bradford2025