Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) is one of the top three largest literature festivals in the UK, and is Europe’s most eclectic and diverse literature festival. Renowned globally as an innovator within the culture sector, BLF forges international partnerships, curating diverse, innovative, and inclusive programmes.
BLF also has the largest Education Programme of any UK festival, which is deeply integrated within the main festival, giving children and young people unparalleled access to world-renowned authors, poets, writers, and distinguished speakers. Inspiring a love of words and nurturing literacy is also at the heart of our community programmes.
A leader in social inclusion, accessibility and representation, BLF is creating spaces that are welcoming for all. We pioneered ‘Ethical Ticketing,’ allowing free access for those who would not otherwise have the means to afford cultural events.
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Bradford Literature Festival has developed an expansive, year-round Education Programme, which is free for all non-fee-paying schools and home educators to attend.
Each event features exciting workshops, talks and performances following a curriculum-targeted theme, aimed at a particular key stage, and championing an inclusive curriculum that fosters different perspectives on taught topics.
Find out moreCreative Economic Conference
The Creative Economic Conference is a must-attend event which gathers influential minds from the realms of business, politics, and the creative industries.
Explore how the business and creative sectors can work together to drive innovation, inspire visionary thinking, and grow the economy regionally and nationally in a variety of talks and panel discussions.
Find out moreBLF Projects
BLF supports 35 local community groups and projects, as part of our vision to create a fairer society and change lives through world-class arts, literature and education.
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Previous Festivals
BLF has been celebrating the magic of words to inform, engage, entertain and inspire for 10 years. Find out more about our journey from 2014 to today and watch our festival highlights from previous years.
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