Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) 2025 ran for 10 days (27 June – 6 July). Thank you to every one of the visitors, artists, performers, funders, sponsors, supporting organisations and friends who joined us. We hope to see you all again next year between 3 – 12 July 2026.

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.

Education Programme

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.

Discover the Education Programme