Bradford Unveils Ambitious Lineup for UK City of Culture 2025

Year-long program to feature David Hockney's drawing project, Turner Prize, and tributes to the Brontës among diverse cultural events.

Bradford's City of Culture 2025 will kick off with a large-scale outdoor event by magician Dynamo in January.
David Hockney's nationwide drawing project, DRAW!, invites people across the UK to reflect their everyday lives through art.
The Turner Prize will be hosted at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, showcasing prominent contemporary artists from September 2025.
Tributes to the Brontë sisters include new visual artworks inspired by Wuthering Heights and a collection of stories revisiting their imaginary world of Angria.
Music will play a significant role with events like Bassline Symphony, Big Brass Blowout, and a celebration of South Asian music.