Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) 2026 ran for 10 days (3 – 12 July). Thank you to every one of the visitors, artists, performers, funders, sponsors, supporting organisations and friends who joined us.
BLF is a not-for-profit CIC. We believe in making arts accessible to all. Your donation supports free tickets for individuals, families, schools and community groups who would not otherwise be able to take part.
Bradford Literature Festival will return in 2027. The 15th edition of the festival will run 11 – 20 June 2027; use the button below to sign up to be the first to hear about it.
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Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) has developed an expansive, free Education Programme for Primary schools, Secondary schools, and Home Educators. Leading writers, performance poets, illustrators, scientists, historians, journalists, among many others, share their skills through live shows, performances and interactive workshops.
Each day features exciting events, following a curriculum-targeted theme, champions an inclusive curriculum that fosters different perspectives on taught topics.
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