FAQs

Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) runs for 10 days in June and July each year. The next festival takes place from Friday 27 June to Sunday 6 July 2025.

The full programme will be published on this site closer to the festival. Printed programmes for 2025 are now available to pre-order. Programmes are distributed through Waterstones across West Yorkshire and during the festival you can collect a programme from the Box Office (BLF tent) in City Park in central Bradford.

All family events that take place on the weekend in Bradford’s City Park as part of our Literature Unlocked series are free and no booking is required. All other events are ticketed, and prices start from just £7. Please check each event for more information.

To learn more, please visit our Booking Information page.

All tickets are sent by email in advance of the event. Please check your inbox and spam/junk. Search for Bradford Literature Festival or Ticketsolve (our ticket agent).

To learn more, please visit our Booking Information page.

To learn more, please visit our Booking Information page.

All tickets are sent by email in advance of the event. Please check your inbox and spam. Search for Bradford Literature Festival or Ticketsolve (our ticket agent).

Refunds are available for purchased tickets, but please note this may take up to 5 business days to process. Please contact [email protected] to request a refund. More details can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Should an event be cancelled, you will be notified in advance by email and by text message (if you supplied a mobile number when booking your ticket). If we notify you that an event has been cancelled then BLF will refund your ticket price within 14 days of the end of the festival. If you did not pay by a credit/debit card please email [email protected] for refund information.

If you would like to change the event session you have booked (such as for a workshop) please contact [email protected] with your booking information and which session you want to swap to.

Please note, BLF can’t guarantee there will be tickets available for your preferred session. Alternatively, you can request a refund. Refunds may take up to 5 business days to process.

To purchase a ticket using cash, please visit our Box Office in the Festival Hub, located in the Bradford City Park during the festival dates. Payment must be made in person at the Box Office, as cash payment cannot be accepted through our website or by phone.

We always endeavour to work with accessible venues. Please include information about your accessibility requirements when booking your event ticket(s) so that we can understand your requirements and advise the venue of your needs.

Alternatively, please contact the Box Office by email [email protected] in advance of the event.

If you require additional support during your visit to the festival such as a chaperone please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected].

Please make sure to arrive at events early, and make yourself known to a member of staff on arrival.

Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the start of the event. Your ticket will be scanned. If you have a concession ticket please bring evidence. BLF reserves the right to refuse entry.

The event location is on your ticket. Our events take place across 35 venues in central Bradford and the Bradford district. Please take the time to plan your journey and arrive 15 minutes before the event begins. This is to ensure we have time to check your ticket and any supporting documents (concessions only).

BLF is a not-for-profit CIC. All ticket revenue and support from sponsors and partners is invested into our events, education and cultural outreach programme. You can support BLF by making a donation and encouraging local businesses to sponsor us.

Bradford Literature Festival offers an expansive, free Education Programme tailored to the national curriculum. You can find more information here: Education Programme.

At Bradford Literature Festival, we rely on the support of dedicated volunteers to help us deliver a successful event each year. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, we would love to have you on board. Please visit our Volunteers page to sign up and for more information.

When you book an event ticket you agree to our Terms and Conditions. This includes the photography, audio and video recording of BLF events. If you wish to be excluded from images and video recordings please speak to the Stage Manager to request a yellow lanyard.

Selected events are recorded and published on our Watch & Listen page. The Bradford Literature Festival podcast, explore words discover worlds, features live recordings from festival events.

For a written copy of our complaints procedure please email [email protected].