Puppet Pageant to Bring Colourful Festival to Bradford

Family-friendly event promises music, performance and puppetry

A lively outdoor event, the Puppet Pageant, is set to take place in Bradford on Saturday 28 March 2026. This free festival marks the conclusion of the Cecil Green Arts Puppet Play Festival and will feature a series of performances and a parade through the city centre.

Event details and schedule

The Puppet Pageant will begin at City Park, Bradford, where attendees can enjoy performances from 2:00pm to 2:45pm. Following this, the parade will move along Broadway between 3:15pm and 4:00pm, before concluding with further performances at Darley Street Market from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

• Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
• Times: 2:00pm – 5:30pm
• Locations: City Park, Broadway, Darley Street Market
• Admission: Free

About the festival

The Puppet Pageant is part of the Cecil Green Arts Puppet Play Festival, which celebrates puppetry through a variety of performances and creative displays. This culminating event is designed to engage families and the wider community with colourful puppetry, music, and street theatre.

The event is open to all ages, with no specific age guidance provided. It offers an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience a unique cultural event in the heart of Bradford.

Additional information

City Park is located in Bradford city centre (postcode BD1). Attendees are encouraged to arrive in good time to enjoy the full programme of events. As the event is free, no tickets are required.

For those interested in further cultural activities, Bradford offers a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year, including art exhibitions at Salts Mill and Cartwright Hall, as well as family-oriented events at the National Science and Media Museum.