Bradford Literature Festival

27 June – 6 July 2025
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Days To Go

Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) 2024 ran for 10 days (28 June – 7 July), celebrating our 10th anniversary. BLF welcomed a record audience of over 155,900, 89% of whom attended for free.

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 27 June – 6 July 2025.

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 that invites leading writers, performance poets, illustrators, scientists, historians, journalists, among many others, to 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.

Themes for 2025 range from Ancient Egypt to ShakespeareGothic Literature to Civil Rights, as well as events on Rebellious Royals, Performance Poetry, and more!

Education Programme 2025: Book Now