1 January to 31 December
UK City of Culture 2025
Various venues Bradford
Bradford 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. 1 January to 31 December. https://www.visitbradford.com/

5 April to 1 November
Trial By Jury
Bradford Police Museum,, City Hall, Centenary Square,, Bradford
Experience the drama and intrigue of a Victorian-era courtroom like never before! Join us for an immersive reenactment where you become part of the story. First Saturday of each month. £15/£20. 5 April to 1 November. bradfordpolicemuseum.com

21 May to 29 June
Mary Poppins
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Various times & prices. 21 May to 29 June. bradford-theatres.co.uk

27 May
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Experience the unique and best film scores from Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar and many more top productions in a fascinating concert featuring film orchestra, choir, guest soloists, a special guest from the films, and selected film clips! £37.65 - £80.65. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

27 June to 6 July
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre, Various venues, Bradford
Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms. 27 June to 6 July. visitbradford.com

29 June
Bradford Brick Festival – Lego
Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre,, Low Moor, Bradford
A Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new Lego sets, retired lego sets, plus a dedicated building area. £5 - £18. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk

8 July to 12 July
Picture You Dead
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead, which has opened to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Various times & prices. 8 July to 12 July. bradford-theatres.co.uk

11 July
80’s Live!
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. £34. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

17 July
Rhythm of the Dance
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed. £30.25 - £37.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

24 July
Sky Full of Stars – A Tribute to Coldplay
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at A Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay! Join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the exhilarating essence of one of the world's most iconic bands!   £32.75 - £34.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

26 July
Simon & Garfunkel: Through The Years
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is one of the most authentic sounding concerts to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Hear many of the hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and Bookends’ own beautiful rendition of the unforgettable Bridge Over Troubled Water. £33.00 - £35.00. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

2 September to 6 September
Calamity Jane – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Various times & prices. 2 September to 6 September. bradford-theatres.co.uk

3 September
The Makings Of A Murder 2
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers. £32.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

7 September
BBC Proms: Angelique Kidjo: African Symphony
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a special concert in Bradford as part of BBC Proms. £11 - £31. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk