Bradford shortlisted to become UK City of Culture 2025

Bradford is one of four places through to the final stage of the competition to become UK City of Culture 2025!

The bid is rooted in the city’s heritage, and reveals the magic of its people, its ambition, uniqueness and potential.

Thousands of people have already shaped the Bid 2025 process; community groups, the creative sector and businesses have all thrown their support behind the campaign, and helped shape what we hope will be a winning bid!

Winning the UK City of Culture title could have an incredible impact on the whole district, helping to attract investment, boost the local economy and create new opportunities for Bradford’s young people.

You can find out more online here.

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