EVENTS

EVENTS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

There’s no shortage of high quality events and festivals happening in the Bradford district in 2020. Whatever time of year you visit there will be something to inspire, entertain and excite.

YORKSHIRE GAMES FESTIVAL 5 - 9 February A five-day extravaganza celebrating games culture, design and production, with special guests, workshops, master classes, and a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages. National Science & Media Museum, Bradford BD1 1NQ www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

IN MOTION: KEIGHLEY TRANSPORT FESTIVAL 24 & 25 May Keighley transport, transit and motion. Expect to see the unexpected alongside classic cars, buses, steam trains, motorbikes and much more. Venues around Keighley www.keighley-in-motion.co.uk

HAWORTH 1940S WEEKEND 16 - 17 May Haworth’s annual 1940s weekend sees locals and visitors alike dress up in period clothing to enjoy a wide range of nostalgic events. Main Street, Haworth, BD22 8DF

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SALTAIRE ARTS TRAIL 23 - 25 May Saltaire Arts Trail celebrates the village’s rich heritage, offering opportunities to both emerging and established artists to exhibit in open houses . www.saltaireinspired.org.uk

BRADFORD LITERATURE FESTIVAL 26 June - 5 July Hailed as one of the most inspirational and inclusive festivals in the UK, Bradford Literature Festival sees over 500 events packed into iconic venues across 10 days. Celebrating the written and spoken word in all its wonderful forms with a wide range of authors, poets, speakers, musicians and artists. bradfordlitfest.co.uk

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 26 - 28 June The largest festival of it’s type in the UK with teams battling it out on the River Aire and live entertainment, food and drink in Roberts Park. www.bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk

ILKLEY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 13 & 14 June Ilkley Food & Drink Festival is a family friendly celebration of international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity. The two-day event showcases the very best local food and drink talent with stalls, exhibitions and demonstrations from top chefs and producers alongside family entertainment. www.ilkleyfoodfestival.com

BINGLEY SHOW 25 July Annual agricultural show with a range of show events, trade stands, street entertainers, local produce and animal demonstrations. Myrtle Park, Bingley www.bingleyshow.co.uk

BRADFORD SCIENCE FESTIVAL 11 & 12 July The Bradford Science Festival returns in July, celebrating science and technology with fun, familyfriendly activities and events with a host of organisations from Bradford District and beyond. The festival attracts thousands of people who discover, experiment and engage with science in new and exciting ways, and also provides information for careers and education. The festival takes place across City Park, The Broadway, the National Science and Media Museum and various other venues. City Park, Bradford, BD1 1SD www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

ILKLEY TROPHY 14 - 21 June The Ilkley Trophy tennis tournament, held at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, is a worldclass grass court event attracting elite players from the mens and women tour. The Ilkley Trophy is ideal for tennis fans including families to enjoy a professional tennis event right here in the Bradford district. www.lta.org.uk/major-tennis-events/trophy-series/ilkley-trophy

BRADFORD FESTIVAL 29 - 31 August Bradford’s amazingly vibrant, colourful and multicultural festival featuring some of the very best international, British and local acts set in the stunning surroundings of City Park. The festival includes incredibly creative street theatre, breathtakingly beautiful dance and highly talented music acts. City Park, Bradford, BD1 1SD www.bradfordfestival.org.uk

BRADFORD CLASSIC 15 August Annual classic car show with a wide range of cars from different eras on display in City Park. City Park , Bradford, BD1 1SD www.thebradfordclassic.com

SHUTTLE SHUFFLE FESTIVAL 15 - 16 August A music & arts festival showcasing music across all genres. Tapestry Arts, Performance, Eats, Studios, 9 Factory Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, BD4 9NW

BRADFORD FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 7 – 9 August A full festival weekend of food and drink in the amazing City Park, incorporating a range of hot and cold vendors, a bespoke bar serving a whole range of drinks, a well stocked producers section, live music, family entertainment and more. City Park , Bradford, BD1 1SD

ILKLEY SUMMER FESTIVAL August Live music and entertainment round Ilkley including a continental market and concert on the Grove. Ilkley Town Centre, LS29 www.summerfestival.ilkley.org

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN 50TH ANNIVERSARY 29 - 31 August The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is well known for starring in the 1970 film ‘The Railway Children’. This event marks the film’s 50th Anniversary, there’ll be re-enactments of scenes as well as interactive items and film displays. You can dress up as your favourite character and meet some of the original cast from the film too. KWVR, Station Road, Haworth, BD22 8NJ www.kwvr.co.uk

BINGLEY WEEKENDER 4 - 6 September Three day live music festival bringing some of the biggest names in rock and indie to Bingley. Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, Bingley, BD16 1LT www.bingleyweekender.co.uk

KEIGHLEY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW 5 September Keighley & District Agricultural Show is a traditional agricultural and horticultural show with a range of exhibitions and classes, together with handicrafts and local produce. You can also expect plenty of children’s entertainments, trade stands, food and refreshments, and much more. Marley Fields, Keighley, BD21 4DB www.keighleyshow.co.uk

SALTAIRE FESTIVAL 11 - 20 September Ten days of arts, culture and music in and around the World Heritage village of Saltaire. The Festival begins with the popular Open Gardens trail together with a range of children’s and family activities in the village and Roberts Park. Exhibitions run throughout the Festival in Saltaire’s historic buildings. The finale weekend features free live music in Roberts Park as well as food, drink and makers’ markets across the village. Saltaire Village www.saltairefestival.co.uk

ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2 - 18 October The North’s liveliest, most prestigious literature festival with over 200 events including authors’ events, discussions, readings, performances, workshops, reader’s events, Literary Walks, poetry, festival fringe, children’s and young people’s weekend. Venues around Ilkley www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

WIDESCREEN WEEKEND October Widescreen Weekend is a unique festival of largescreen formats and cinema technologies celebrating the past, present and future of film. National Science & Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

HAWORTH AT CHRISTMAS December Visit beautiful historic Haworth in the heart of Brontë Country for a traditional Christmas atmosphere every weekend leading up to the big day! Main Street, Haworth, BD22 8DF

VISITOR INFORMATION

Our friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you get the most out of your visit to Bradford and district.

We can help with itinerary planning, up to date information on attractions and events as well as details of places to stay and local gifts and souvenirs. Our Visitor Information Centres are located in Bradford and Ilkley and can be contacted by phone or email, or pop in and see us during your visit.

Bradford Visitor Information Centre Britannia House, Broadway, Bradford, BD1 1JF. t: 01274 433678 bradford.vic@bradford.gov.uk

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