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The 2017 festival has now finished.
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Welcome to the Bradford Literature Festival, hailed as one of the most inspirational festivals in the UK. With over 300 events packed into iconic venues across 10 days, we celebrate the written and spoken word in all its wonderful forms. Every year we invite world-renowned authors, poets, musicians and artists to visit our spectacular city and share their expertise and passions with you, the audience.
Festival Themes
The festival prides itself on exploring current affairs and topical subjects, as well as history, literature and poetry. Each year the festival focuses on particular themes, see below for this year’s highlighted themes and their events.
Festival Information
2017 Comic Con Weekend
This year we will host our first Comic Con weekend! Click here for more information and to get involved.
2016 Festival Highlights
Click here to see highlights from the 2016 festival and a sneak peak of what’s to come in 2017!
Bradford History & Heritage
Bradford is known not only for its artistic excellence and cultural, architectural and literary heritage, but the Yorkshire city also boasts an impressive history.
Travel & Accomodation
We want you to make sure your visit to the festival is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Read our helpful hints on the best accommodation and how to travel to the city.
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