Our Venues

Details for all our event venues can be found below. You can also view our handy venues map, to see the 2024 event locations in Bradford’s city centre and at the University of Bradford.

The Alhambra Theatre
The Studio
Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1AJ
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Wheelchair spaces are available, please note scooters and outdoor vehicles cannot be accommodated due to space constraints. Please inform BLF of your needs when booking. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/accessibility-information.

University of Bradford
The Norcroft Auditorium
The Norcroft Centre, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
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For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.

Shipley Underground
Underground Market, Kirkgate, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD18 3QU
St George’s Hall
Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1JT
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Wheelchair spaces are available, with easy access from a layby to the Stalls level. Please note scooters and outdoor vehicles cannot be accommodated due to space constraints. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available. Please be aware that there is no lift access to the Dress Circle and Grand Tier; the lift only serves the Stalls Level. Please notify BLF of your needs when booking.

For more information about venue accessibility, please visit www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/accessibility-information.

City Park
Festival Hub
Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY
University of Bradford
The Great Hall
Richmond Building, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
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For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.

Airedale Shopping Centre
Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 3QQ
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The performance of Down T’Allotment will take place in the gated area in the Airedale Centre, near Costa.

Halifax Central Library & Archives
Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1QG
The Broadway Bradford
Hall Ings, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1JR
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The Celebrating 10 Years of BLF exhibition is located between Next and Superdry. This is also where the Story Seekers trail begins on our Family Fun Days.

Codswollop craft events on our Family Fun Days are located outside H Samuel and Superdrug.

City Library
First Floor
Centenary Square, 9 Aldermanbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1SD
The Midland Hotel
French Ballroom
Cheapside , Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4HU
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Wheelchair access is available; please visit Hotel Reception for assistance. Accessible toilets are available within the hotel lobby. To reserve disabled parking, please contact the hotel directly.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/midland-hotel.

Waterstones
Back Store
The Wool Exchange, Hustlergate, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1BL
University of Bradford – Bright Building, Teaching Room
Teaching Room
Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DB
Bradford Cathedral
Nave
1 Stott Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4EH
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Please note some ground is uneven. Flat access is available from the Stott Hill entrance and through the North Door, with accessibility ramps on the north side for access to the East End. Some areas may be darker at certain times. Accessible toilets are available. For disabled parking information, please contact the Cathedral directly.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit.

The University of Bradford
John Stanley Bell (JSB) Lecture Theatre
Richmond Building, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
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For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.

The Bradford Playhouse
The Priestley Lounge and Coffee Bar
4 – 12 Chapel Street, Little Germany, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 1DL
Imagination Station
Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY
The Midland Hotel
Conference Room
Cheapside, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4HU
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Please note the Conference Suite does not have step-free access. Accessible toilets are available in the hotel lobby. To reserve disabled parking, please contact the hotel directly.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/midland-hotel.

City Park
The Stage
Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY
University of Bradford
The Small Hall
Richmond Building, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
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For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.

Ravenscliffe Community Association (Gateway Centre)
45 Thackeray Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 0JR
The Rockwell Centre
6 Summerfield Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD10 8DP
University of Bradford
The Norcroft Lounge
The Norcroft Centre, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP
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For information about accessibility at the University of Bradford, please visit the University’s Inclusive Campus Map.

Bartercard Odsal Stadium
Odsal, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD6 1BS
The Midland Hotel
Forster Suite
Cheapside, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4HU
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Please note the Foster Suite does not have step-free access. Accessible toilets are available in the hotel lobby. To reserve disabled parking, please contact the hotel directly.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/midland-hotel.

The Underground
9 Duke St, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 3QR
Old Bell Chapel
St James Church, Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD13 3AB
The Midland Hotel
Cheapside, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4HU
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Wheelchair access is available; please visit Hotel Reception for assistance. Accessible toilets are available within the Princess Ballroom. To reserve disabled parking, please contact the hotel directly.

For more information on venue accessibility, please visit www.accessable.co.uk/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-district-council/access-guides/midland-hotel.

Cartwright Hall
Gallery 4
Lister Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD9 4NS