Proud major supporter of Bradford City of Culture 2025 | YBS
Celebrating Bradford’s creativity, diversity, and stories.
Our commitment
We’ve been part of Bradford’s history since 1855. We are so pleased to get the chance to champion the city by supporting Bradford 2025.
As a major supporter of Bradford 2025, we want to celebrate the city. It’s a diverse, creative, historic hub and we’re proud to call it home. We want to help people grow their skills and careers while giving them confidence in their finances.
Supporting our communities
Our Bradford office employs over 2,000 people. For us, supporting Bradford City of Culture is about more than arts. It's about showing the rest of the UK how creative Bradford is and making Bradford proud.
Events and highlights
Bradford City of Culture 2025 is a year of experiences to bring the city together.
Event List:
RISE (10 - 11 January): Start the year with an open-air show by director Kirsty Housley and magician Steven Frayne (formerly Dynamo). Watch City Park and Centenary Square come alive with magic.
Richard Hawley & the Black Dyke Band (12 April): Sheffield’s musician Richard Hawley joins Bradford’s Black Dyke Band for a unique concert.
The Railway Children (16 July – 7 September): All aboard! This classic comes to life on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
Bassline Symphony (9 May): Feel the beat of Bradford’s musical heritage with an event that brings the city to life.
Bradford 2025 is more than a celebration, it’s a story. Together, we’ll tell the city’s story through the arts, creating opportunities and inspiring the future.
You can still get involved in Bradford City of Culture 2025. Whether you’re an artist, a fan of culture or just want to be a part of the city’s celebration, there’s plenty of ways to join in.
Contact Information:
For more information, visit the Bradford City of Culture website.