Bradford's tenure as UK City of Culture 2025: First programme announced
What's the news?
Bradford has announced its first programme for its tenure as UK City of Culture 2025, with highlights including a major new artwork by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani and a festival celebrating the city's rich South Asian heritage.
When will the events take place?
The programme will run from January to December 2025, with a focus on four key themes: Sanctuary, Movement, Exchange, and Rebirth.
What to expect?
The programme includes a wide range of events, including exhibitions, performances, and community projects. Some of the highlights include:
- A major new artwork by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani, which will be installed in Bradford's City Park.
- A festival celebrating the city's rich South Asian heritage, which will feature music, dance, and food from across the region.
- A series of events exploring the city's industrial past and its role in the global textile trade.
- A programme of artist residencies and commissions, which will see artists working with local communities to create new artworks.
- A major new festival of digital arts and technology, which will showcase the latest innovations from around the world.
Bradford was announced as the UK City of Culture 2025 in December 2022. The city has a rich cultural heritage, and its programme for 2025 is expected to attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
The full programme for Bradford's tenure as UK City of Culture 2025 will be announced in the coming months.
Sources
- Bradford unveils first events in its year as UK City of Culture
- Bradford's year as UK City of Culture: Highlights
- Bradford 2025 website
