UK City of Culture 2025
Various venues BradfordBradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.
84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
National Coal Mining Museum New Road, Wakefield84/85 – The Longest Year is a yearlong exhibition and programme of events, held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Opened on 6th March 2024, it marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it. Free. Open Wed - Sun.
HENRY BARD
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Performances of English songs and broadside ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, paired with stories of old England.
ENGINEERY EXHIBITION
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LeedsOn the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject. The exhibition is on until 28th Sept 2025.
Nature Inspired
Heart Gallery The Arts Centre, Hebden BridgeExhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.
An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnJosh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life. "An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing" promises to be a spectacular celebration of the smooth sounds and irresistible rhythms that have captivated audiences for decades.