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Bradford Literature Festival 2025
Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) returns for its 11th year from 27 June – 6 July 2025 with an expansive and eclectic programme. Enjoy 10 incredible days celebrating literature, poetry, music, history, film and theatre, plus inspiring events exploring business, creative industries, global futures, politics and much more.
With over 500 events and a fantastic line-up featuring John Cooper Clarke, Celia Imrie, Larry Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Steph McGovern, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Grace Dent, Ash Sarkar, and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
As Bradford celebrates it’s year as UK City of Culture, immerse yourself in incredible cultural events with Bradford Literature Festival.
Returning for this year’s festival are our ever-popular annual events Lyrical Mehfil, Poetry with a Punch, Sufiyana Kalaam, Brontë Heritage Bus Tour and An Evening of Comedy. From engaging talks and panel discussions to captivating readings and workshops, BLF offers you the chance to immerse yourselves in the world of literature and culture.
With over 500 events and a fantastic line-up featuring John Cooper Clarke, Celia Imrie, Larry Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Steph McGovern, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Grace Dent, Ash Sarkar, and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
As Bradford celebrates it’s year as UK City of Culture, immerse yourself in incredible cultural events with Bradford Literature Festival.
Returning for this year’s festival are our ever-popular annual events Lyrical Mehfil, Poetry with a Punch, Sufiyana Kalaam, Brontë Heritage Bus Tour and An Evening of Comedy. From engaging talks and panel discussions to captivating readings and workshops, BLF offers you the chance to immerse yourselves in the world of literature and culture.
Fri 27 Jun to Sunday 6 July
City Park, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY
Tickets start at £7, and many events such as BLF's Family Fun Days can be enjoyed for free. A range of free concessions tickets are available through the festival's Ethical Ticketing Policy.
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