23 January to 25 January
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
One of West Yorkshire’s leading amateur theatre groups are bringing the ‘golden age of Broadway musicals’ to the 2025 City of Culture with their latest production, Oklahoma. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm. £25. 23 January to 25 January. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

30 January
Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the 'bonsai guitar'. £32.75. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

22 February
Defying Gravity-West End Women
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Defying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band. £26.75 - £32.75. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

28 February to 1 March
Do I Love You ?
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Join twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £26.75. 28 February to 1 March. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 March
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr will be back in Bradford with an extension to his current tour, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. £37.75. 7:00 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

29 March
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra & Bfd Festival Choral Society
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Bradford Festival Choral Society, in collaboration with the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, presents a dramatic and diverse concert - promising to captivate audiences with its blend of contemporary and classical masterpieces. Carl Orff's iconic Carmina Burana, Reena Esmail's This Love Between Us. £17.75 - £35.75. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

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

8 April to 12 April
Six – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Vaious times and prices. 8 April to 12 April. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

8 April
Easter Half Term Family Activities
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford
Families are invited to enjoy a variety of free activities during the Easter holiday, including crafts, colouring, trails, quizzes, and plenty of fun for all ages. 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm. Family-friendly guided tours will be held at 11am, and 2pm, or visitors can explore the Cathedral on their own with a self-guided tour. All day.

11 April to 13 April
The Big Brass Blowout
Bradford City Centre, Various venues, Bradford
The Big Brass Blowout brings together a variety of class brass acts for three glorious days and nights of music across Bradford District. From Black Dyke classics to bhangra mash-ups, come along to celebrate the best in brass. See website for the full programme of concerts and events. 11 April to 13 April. bradford2025.co.uk

15 April
La Boheme
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukranian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £30.25 - £48.25. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

29 April to 3 May
An Inspector Calls
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns after a record-breaking sell-out tour in 2022. Various times & prices. 29 April to 3 May. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

2 May
Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis 2025 Tour
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
With global success in over 20 countries including sell-out performances on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London's West End, don't miss Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis. £32.75 - £35.25. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

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

11 August
An Evening With Professor Alice Roberts
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. £35.00. 7:30 pm. www.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

10 September to 13 November
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Bradford Industrial Museum,, Moorside Road, Bradford
Born and raised in Bradford, Ian Beesley is an award winning and internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. During the 1970s and 80s, Ian was given the opportunity to photograph inside the working mills of Bradford. For this exhibition, Ian has revisited Bradford’s textile industry once again, capturing how it has changed in the decades since.  Closed Mon. Exhibition ends 16th Nov. 10 September to 13 November. bradfordmuseums.org

11 September
ROSIE JONES: I CAN’T TELL WHAT SHE’S SAYING
The Studio, Morley Street, Bradford
Join star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs. £21. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

12 September
The Return of the Legends
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian together with a supporting cast are back to create another evening of spectacular dancing, hilarious camaraderie, great music and a huge amount of laughter!  £32.50 - £58.00. 7:30 pm. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

13 September
Backstage Tour – Heritage Open Day
Bradford Playhouse, 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.
Ever wondered what Bradford Playhouse looks like behind the scenes? Find out on one of the free, guided backstage tours this September, part of our Heritage Open Day. 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Booking essential. All day. bradfordplayhouse.org.uk

13 September to 26 November
A Good Yarn
Bradford Industrial Museum,, Moorside Road, Bradford
A Good Yarn is quite the sight – a gigantic yarn ball, three metres high and wide. It was created by 2,500 residents of BD10, who plaited vast quantities of found and donated fabric into a kilometre-long rope and then wound it into a ball. After following its rolls through the streets of BD10 the yarn ball which was the brainchild of Luke Jerram, is now on display at Bradford Industrial Museum.   13 September to 26 November. https://bradford2025.co.uk/

13 September
Angela Barnes – Angst
The Studio, Morley Street, Bradford
A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo. This hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic, but mostly features stories of unmitigated failure, a distinct lack of wisdom, a little bit of German and loads of jokes. £20. 8:00 pm.

23 September to 27 September
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Bradford. Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. 7pm. Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £18.75 - £58.75. 23 September to 27 September. bradford-theatres.co.uk

23 September
Otherhood at The Beacon
The Beacon, Lister Park, , Bradford
Join Old Bird Theatre for an immersive theatre experience and soundscape mixed with real life stories. Otherhood switches between the here and now and an audio storytelling realm where we travel in time to an imagined fantastical Bradford. £10. 7:30 pm. booking.bradford2025.co.uk

25 September
More than a Mum
Bradford Playhouse, 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.
Join Susie for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that dives into what it is to be a mother. Have any of us worked it out? Who has the answer? £14.50. 7:30 pm. bradfordplayhouse.org.uk

27 September to 28 September
Twentieth Century Diva: Julie Andrews at 90
The National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford
During the week of her 90th birthday, Widescreen Weekend at National Science & Media Museum, Bradford presents Twentieth Century Diva: Julie Andrews at 90, a celebratory programme honouring her cinematic legacy. Various times. 27 September to 28 September. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

1 October
SANDI TOKSVIG: FRIENDS OF DOROTHY
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Come and join the comedian, broadcaster, campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books. £32. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

2 October
JOHN GRANT
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
The incomparable singer-songwriter performs his first headline show in the city – exclusively live for Bradford 2025. £18. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

6 October
An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, £35.00. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

11 October
CBEEBIES PANTO – CINDERELLA
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Featuring a host of CBeebies’ stars and specially adapted by Bradford’s own Chris Hannon, expect singing, dancing and laughs for the whole family. Various times and prices. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

14 October to 15 October
Cirque Éloize iD Reloaded
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Dance Consortium presents Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded. Directed and curated by Jeannot Painchaud. Mixing urban dance, daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics. iD Reloaded, inspired by iD, Cirque Eloize’s ground-breaking and breath-taking West End and international hit, is an intoxicating blend of circus arts and urban dance music; b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip hop and more. £20. 14 October to 15 October. bradford-theatres.co.uk

16 October
CALENDAR GIRLS
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Based on the incredible true story of eleven lovable and brave WI members in Knapley, Yorkshire, Calendar Girls is a sensitive, emotional, beautiful and heartwarming story about life, loss, aging, true friendships, and the power of a community. £33. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 October
THE PHANTOMS STARRING LEE MEAD
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take you on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera. £38. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 October
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. £21.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

28 October to 2 November
Bradford International Film Festival
Various Venues across Bradford
Bradford International Film Festival (BradIFF) is back! Celebrating the creativity of Bradford’s filmmakers alongside outstanding films from across the UK and beyond, BradIFF brings the magic of cinema to the heart of our UNESCO City of Film. With a rich filmmaking heritage and a thriving creative scene, Bradford has long been a powerhouse for film and television—and in 2025, the city shines even brighter as the UK City of Culture. 28 October to 2 November. www.bradiff.com

30 October to 23 November
Matilda
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
This anarchic production, about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical. Various times & prices.     30 October to 23 November. bradford-theatres.co.uk

6 November
SNOW WHITE
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all! Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with this year’s magical pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! £27 – £45. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

8 November
The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Join Michael and Hilary for an exclusive show as they bring their hit podcast to the stage.  Take a comfy (-ish) seat and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between! £30.50. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

22 November
The Night Sky Show
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders. £30. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

4 December
The Christmas Orchestra
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford
This winter, The Christmas Orchestra is bringing an enchanting live performance to new towns and cities across the UK. The audience will enjoy a 16-piece chamber orchestra, arranged by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor, Patrick Bailey. Performing festive favourites and timeless film soundtracks from classics such as Home Alone, Love Actually, The Holiday, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, The Grinch, Polar Express, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Elf, the evening will also feature a dazzling light show for an unforgettable festive experience. £33. 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. www.thechristmasorchestra.co.uk