Bradford Global Village Events Programme Launched

July 1, 2025 Off By Zaki M

Bradford Global Village Programme Brings 80 Community Events Across District in July

Nearly 80 community events will take place across Bradford District in July as part of the Bradford Global Village programme, designed to bring together residents of all ages, religions and backgrounds during the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture year.

The month-long programme features events organised by local community groups across all five constituency areas: Bradford East, Bradford South, Bradford West, Keighley and Ilkley, and Shipley.

Featured Events by Area

Bradford East

Bengali food festival at Frame 2 Complex, Barkerend (8 July) – organised by ISSE

Bradford South

Community gathering for all ages at Albert Road Community Hub, Queensbury (9 July)

Bradford West

Women and girls intergenerational daytime disco at Grange Interlink (30 July) – organised by Budhay Buddies

Keighley and Ilkley

Football tournament at Marley Stadium, Keighley (first weekend of July) – organised by Keighley Community Support
Photography exhibition celebrating friendships between older clients and volunteers of Ilkley and District Good Neighbours (mid-July onwards) – displayed at Clarke Foley Centre and Manor House

Shipley

‘Wandering Words’ poetry trail throughout July

Programme Details and Funding

The events are funded through the Culture is Cohesion Fund, which combines grants from Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and the council’s Area Committees. Community groups were invited to apply for grants of up to £500 at the beginning of 2025 to support local projects aimed at bringing people together regardless of age, religion or ethnicity.

Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture is operated by Bradford Culture Company, an independent charity organisation.

Official Response

Councillor Kamran Hussain, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety, quoted:

“This is a packed programme of events and activities which we hope will bring more of us together and hopefully help us learn more from each other. It also underlines the commitment and creativity of community organisations across our District to put in the work and planning to make these events happen. I hope they are well attended and supported.”