Bradford Literature Festival
We are thrilled to invite you to book your tickets for Bradford Literature Festival 2026 (Friday 3 – Sunday 12 July).
With over 500 events and a fantastic line-up featuring Prue Leith, Jeremy Corbyn, David Larbi, Hannah Spencer, Fatima Bhutto, A.A. Dhand, Lemn Sissay, and many more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Returning for this year’s festival are our ever-popular annual events Lyrical Mehfil, Poetry with a Punch, Sufiyana Kalaam, Brontë Heritage Tour and An Evening of Comedy. From engaging talks and panel discussions to captivating readings and workshops, BLF offers you the chance to immerse yourselves in the world of literature and culture.
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Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) has developed an expansive, free Education Programme for Primary schools, Secondary schools, and Home Educators. Leading writers, performance poets, illustrators, scientists, historians, journalists, among many others, share their skills through live shows, performances and interactive workshops.
Each day features exciting events, following a curriculum-targeted theme, champions an inclusive curriculum that fosters different perspectives on taught topics.
Themes for 2026 range from Ancient Egypt to Myths, Legends and Magical Creatures, Classic Fiction to American Independence, as well as events on Shakespeare, Gothic Literature and adventures Under the Sea.
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