# Events & Things To Do In Bradford on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bradford on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Bradford on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bradford

- **Event Name**: The Love Train Party – The Greatest Hits of Soul & Motown All Night Long!
  - **Description**: Jump onboard for a fun filled nostalgic night of classic Soul and Motown hits in your ears all night long at the place to be in Bradford!

Dress to Impress

This is a mixed seated & standing event. Seating on a first come first served basis

Doors 8pm
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    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/the-love-train-party-the-greatest-hits-of-soul-and-motown-all-night-long/200029831766115
  - **Venue**: Tapestry Arts - Bradford's Entertainment Hub
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Complete Madness
  - **Description**: Tickets are now on sale for the UK's No.1 Madness Tribute show.
"Complete Madness" has always been a complete sellout so it would be Madness to miss out 😁
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 71
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/complete-madness/200029885128532
  - **Venue**: Idle, Bradford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: End of Year Civic Celebration Dinner
  - **Description**: The Final Event of the Civic year, and not one to be missed!

The Lord Mayor (Cllr Mohammed Shafiq) & Lady Mayoress (Mrs Naheed Akhtar) will be hosting the final event of their year at The Midland Hotel, Bradford for a "Soul & Motown Night" with J
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:45 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/end-of-year-civic-celebration-dinner/200029627040213
  - **Venue**: Midland Hotel Bradford
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, workshops
- **Event Name**: Sashiko, Boro and Kantha - The Art of Mending with Kim Searle
  - **Description**: Learn different ways from around the world to mend things visible using a running stitch.About this EventLearn different ways from around the world to mend things visible using a running stitch. We'll cover Japanese sashi
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/sashiko-boro-and-kantha-the-art-of-mending-with-kim-searle/100001977602978745
  - **Venue**: The Craft House
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  - **Price**: GBP 30
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: The Art of Darning with Kim Searle
  - **Description**: Learn everything you need to know about darning including classic darning, surface darning, scotch darning and how to use a darning loom.About this EventLearn everything you need to know about darning including classic da
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/the-art-of-darning-with-kim-searle/100001977598769154
  - **Venue**: The Craft House
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  - **Price**: GBP 30
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: The Sawdust Revival @ The Brewery Tap
  - **Description**: We are heading to Bradford’s home of music for a night of great tunes! 

Make sure you get down and support this amazing music venue!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/the-sawdust-revival-the-brewery-tap/200029508676934
  - **Venue**: The Brewery Tap
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- **Event Name**: Open Sounds at The Underground
  - **Description**: Once again we are back with another round of Djs for you!!!!!
line up will be posted out over the next few weeks 🙂
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/open-sounds-at-the-underground/200029952511551
  - **Venue**: The Underground BFD
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- **Event Name**: Ben Crosland Quartet + Steve Waterman
  - **Description**: In 2006, Brian Bicat, then the much loved promoter of Jazz at the Priestley, invited Ben Crosland to form a new Quartet. Accordingly, 2026 represents the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation. In celebration, reflecting Ben’s various connections with B
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/ben-crosland-quartet-steve-waterman/200029654660323
  - **Venue**: BD8 7BY Bradford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: SisterVerse Open Mic
  - **Description**: Join us at SisterVerse Open Mic for an evening of poetry,  of spoken-word, of  pure sisterhood magic in person!About this EventSisterVerse Open Mic 2026We are back!!! 2026 Spring Renewal r
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/sisterverse-open-mic/100001985873629484
  - **Venue**: City Library Bradford
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Music
- **Event Name**: Beehive Poets @ Bradford City Library
  - **Description**: Join Beehive Poets for the visit of Ian Parks.

Ian Parks is from Mexborough. A poet and academic, his 'Selected Poems 1983-2023' is published by Calder Valley Poetry. His translations of Constantine Cavafy were a Poetry Book Society Choice. He is the edi
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/beehive-poets-bradford-city-library/200029984957041
  - **Venue**: City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1SD
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Quiz
  - **Description**: Big fat Quiz of the year is back, Friday 1st May 2026. £10 including curry, play your cards right and Gordon’s best banter. 

We are going old school again this year with paper tickets available in the Library or Community Centre.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/quiz/200029896674729
  - **Venue**: Thornton and Allerton
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  - **Categories**: contests
- **Event Name**: Mediumship: Meet and Ask Your Spirit Guides
  - **Description**: As a psychic medium, and channeler Izza will connect to Souls & Spirit Guides to channel guidance and to answer all your questions.About this Event✨ Event Overview ✨Join Izza for a heart-led,
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:45 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/mediumship-meet-and-ask-your-spirit-guides/100001984646926382
  - **Venue**: Upper Chatt Farm,
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  - **Price**: GBP 40 to 121
  - **Categories**: bhajan-jamming, spiritual
- **Event Name**: Ub40 homegrown at the low moor
  - **Description**: £10 a ticket 
Limited availability so be quick
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 222
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/ub40-homegrown-at-the-low-moor/200029520991345
  - **Venue**: 161 Huddersfield road, Bradford
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## Trending Events in Bradford

- **Event Name**: Bradford BID Member Awards 2026
  - **Description**: Big news for Bradford city centre businessesWe are hosting the first-ever Bradford BID Member Awards! A new celebration of the innovation, resilience and excellence powering our city centre.Join us at Bradford Li
  - **Venue**: Bradford Live, Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Taste:BD 2026 - Bradford Food & Drink Festival
  - **Description**: Taste BD returns to the Mirror Pool on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2026 for its third edition, kicking off a new chapter for Bradford’s premier food, drink and culture festival.

Across two days, City Park and Centenary Square will transform into a vibrant cel
  - **Venue**: Centenary Square
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- **Event Name**: Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals at Bradford Live
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals at Bradford Live, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Bradford Live in Bradford,
  - **Venue**: Bradford Live
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- **Event Name**: Bradford City Mela 2026
  - **Description**: Brought to you by Royale Festivals Big Mela Weekend…
The Bradford City Mela 2026

After 13 years Royale Festivals is bringing it back to where it all began in the heart of Bradford with an unforgettable lineup. 

For more information to sponsor, be a part
  - **Venue**: City Park, Bradford
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- **Event Name**: Midge Ure in Bradford
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Midge Ure Experience LIVE at Bradford Live—This Friday, May 29, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Midge Ure is hitting Bradford Live on F
  - **Venue**: Bradford Live
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- **Event Name**: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark in Bradford
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Live at Bradford Live on Wednesday, July 8, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark is set to
  - **Venue**: Bradford Live
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- **Event Name**: Saltaire Arts Trail 2026
  - **Description**: Saltaire Arts Trail returns from Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026, bringing the UK’s finest artists, makers and designers to the unique spaces of Saltaire.

Programme Includes:
Open Village with over 20 venues village-wide (FREE)
Saltaire Makers Fair at Victoria Ha
  - **Venue**: Saltaire, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Lightning Seeds in Bradford
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Lightning Seeds Live at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club on Friday, June 5, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? The Lightning Seeds is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs l
  - **Venue**: Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
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- **Event Name**: Michael Ball at Bradford Live
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Michael Ball at Bradford Live, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bradford Live in dynamic Bradford, EN, t
  - **Venue**: Bradford Live

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bradford?
  - **A:** The Love Train Party – The Greatest Hits of Soul & Motown All Night Long! (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at Tapestry Arts - Bradford's Entertainment Hub), Complete Madness (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Idle, Bradford, United Kingdom), End of Year Civic Celebration Dinner (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Midland Hotel Bradford), Sashiko, Boro and Kantha - The Art of Mending with Kim Searle (Fri May 01 2026 at The Craft House), The Art of Darning with Kim Searle (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am at The Craft House).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Bradford?
  - **A:** SisterVerse Open Mic (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at City Library Bradford).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bradford this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** The Love Train Party – The Greatest Hits of Soul & Motown All Night Long! (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at Tapestry Arts - Bradford's Entertainment Hub), Complete Madness (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Idle, Bradford, United Kingdom), End of Year Civic Celebration Dinner (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Midland Hotel Bradford), The Sawdust Revival @ The Brewery Tap (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Brewery Tap), Open Sounds at The Underground (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Underground BFD).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bradford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bradford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bradford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bradford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bradford include Tapestry Arts - Bradford's Entertainment Hub, Idle, Bradford, United Kingdom, Midland Hotel Bradford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bradford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bradford range from GBP 30 to GBP 121. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bradford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bradford include Tapestry Arts - Bradford's Entertainment Hub, Idle Working Mens Club, Bradford Lord Mayor's Appeal.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bradford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bradford.

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