50 upcoming events in Bradford · page 2 of 3
December 2026
Saltaire Living Advent Calendar
Windows across Saltaire lit up throughout December.
G4 Christmas, Bradford Cathedral
The classical vocal quartet G4 perform festive favourites and carols in the setting of Bradford Cathedral, a seasonal concert to kick off December.
Christmas at the Castle 2026
A festive weekend of activities at Cliffe Castle Museum.
Santa's Grotto in Haworth
Father Christmas welcomes visitors to his grotto on Haworth's cobbled Main Street, with tea and cake included, part of Christmas in Haworth.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Billy Pearce stars in Bradford Alhambra Theatre's festive pantomime, running through the Christmas and New Year period.
Kate Rusby, St George's Hall
Folk singer Kate Rusby performs at St George's Hall in December, a night of her distinctive Yorkshire voice and seasonal-leaning folk songs.
Christmas Carols Weekend in Haworth
Brass bands, choirs, singers and ukulele troupes perform along Haworth's historic Main Street as part of the village's Christmas celebrations.
Haworth Late Night Christmas Shopping
Haworth's independent shops, tea rooms and pubs stay open late for festive late-night shopping evenings on Main Street.
January 2027
Belle Roscoe, Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue
A live music evening with Belle Roscoe at the Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue in Queensbury, set in a historic textile mill.
Cirque: The Greatest Show, Alhambra Theatre
Musical theatre favourites meet acrobatics and live vocals in this circus-style show at the Alhambra Theatre. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
February 2027
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of), Alhambra Theatre
The Olivier Award-winning comedy retelling of Jane Austen's classic, with pop songs woven through, plays the Alhambra Theatre for a week.
Sindhu Vee, St George's Hall
Comedian Sindhu Vee performs stand-up at Bradford's historic St George's Hall on 25 February 2027.
March 2027
The Full Monty, Alhambra Theatre
The stage version of the Sheffield steelworkers story marks 30 years since the film, with Kevin Clifton in the cast, at the Alhambra Theatre for a week.
British Rapidplay Championship 2027, Cedar Court Hotel
The British Rapidplay chess championship comes to the Cedar Court hotel in Bradford, bringing fast-paced competitive chess to the city for a day.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra, St George's Hall
An orchestra reworks rock anthems by Queen, Led Zeppelin and Metallica at St George's Hall. A meet-and-greet package is available at the top price.
April 2027
Paranormal Activity, Alhambra Theatre
The film series is adapted as a stage thriller, with James Bye leading the cast, playing the Alhambra Theatre for a week. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
Heathers The Musical, Alhambra Theatre
The dark comedy rock musical about teenage cliques comes to the Alhambra Theatre for five days. Age guidance 14+, with strobe lights and loud noises.
Ghost Hunt, Royal Arcade Underground, Keighley (April)
An overnight-style paranormal investigation in the atmospheric underground vaults beneath Keighley's Royal Arcade. For thrill-seekers who like their evenings spooky.
CATS, Alhambra Theatre
A new staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, plays the Alhambra Theatre for one week.
May 2027
Back to the Future: The Musical, Alhambra Theatre
The award-winning stage adaptation of the time-travel film, with a moving DeLorean, takes a long run at the Alhambra Theatre.
Haworth 1940s Weekend
Wartime-themed weekend on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway with reenactors, vintage music, military displays and classic vehicles.
June 2027
Bradford Literature Festival
Major 10-day literature and arts festival across Bradford venues including City Park, building on the city's UK City of Culture 2025 legacy.
Chicago, Alhambra Theatre
The Tony- and Olivier-winning musical with Razzle Dazzle and Cell Block Tango visits the Alhambra Theatre for a week. Age guidance 12+.
Ghost Hunt, Royal Arcade Underground, Keighley (June)
A second date for the paranormal investigation in Keighley's Royal Arcade Underground, exploring the atmospheric vaults after dark.