# Events & Things To Do In Bradford on 17th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bradford on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Bradford on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Bradford - **Event Name**: Needle Felted Fibre Art Toadstools - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Create your own 3D toadstool scene through the wonderful art of needle-felting with Sophie of The Peg Loomer.About this EventYou’ll use British wool and naturally dyed wool to felt your toadstool onto fabric. You’ll learn - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/needle-felted-fibre-art-toadstools-threads-2026/100001987602069294 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xZDA0NWJjMjI3MDFiNWI0ZjUzM2VhYmVkNzQ4Y2NiZDBkNzMzNTUyNjZmZjE0MWNkOTU0NWQ5OGQ3MzQ4OTZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNkN2Q5ZDMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2ODQxMzcy.avif - **Price**: GBP 30 - **Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Dobby Loom Weaving Taster Workshop - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Join our resident weaving teacher Agnis during Threads Textile Festival for a short intro to weaving on a traditional Dobby Loom!About this EventEver wondered what it would be like to weave on a loom? Join Agnis in the We - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/dobby-loom-weaving-taster-workshop-threads-2026/100001987600926877 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82YmQ0ZGQ0NTcwZGU1N2M1MzJkY2Q2NjIyOTRkZGFmMWI5NWI0MjBkYTkxYTU4ODkzMjA5ZjMxYWRkM2Y3OWE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGNhYmFiYTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MzgyNTkx.avif - **Price**: GBP 40 - **Categories**: workshops, festivals, art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Mindful Doodle Stitching - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Join artist Jessica Grady for this fun hand stitch workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of doodle cloths.About this EventMindful embroidery is proven to help with relaxation and doodle cloths can help you to - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/mindful-doodle-stitching-threads-2026/100001987601812526 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xNGI4OWRiNTg0MGM2ODUwMzA5MDJjMTM1ZGRkYWMwMmRlZTgzNTllZTFlMmM0OWEzNGM5YWNjYTg1MTZlODZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGM0ODQ4NDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2ODQxMzI4.avif - **Price**: GBP 35 - **Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, exhibitions, literary-art - **Event Name**: Drawing with Thread Embroidered Photography Workshop - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Join For The Love Of Textiles artist Zoe Boswell and draw with thread to add meaning, colour, and pattern to photographs.About this EventExplore Zoe's practice through this embroidery workshop. Become inspired by her stor - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/drawing-with-thread-embroidered-photography-workshop-threads-2026/100001987677145850 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zMWZkYjBiMmUxNDM2NzBmNTBhOTNlOGE2ZTVhZTlhODc3OTM0NGFlMGUwMjMzMDJiYmMzMGUzOTMxZDk3YTVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU0My1kYzRhNDY0Ni1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY4NDEzNTQ.avif - **Price**: GBP 30 - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, festivals, photography, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Textile Coiled Basketry - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Make a coiled basket or coaster using your own choice of yarn, fabric and colours with Dee Sayce.About this EventMake your own coiled basketry item by binding and sewing thread, yarn and/or fabric around, core material. L - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/textile-coiled-basketry-threads-2026/100001987608444362 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOGE0OWNjYjQzM2EwMTY3ZjFjMTljNGUwOTZkMDMyOWI0OTQ5MmUzNTczMDdhNDljOWJjYWE2N2E0ZDM4MzcwZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNjMWMzYzAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2ODQxMzI3.avif - **Price**: GBP 55 - **Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, exhibitions - **Event Name**: A Quiet Unfolding w/ Hannah Lamb - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Hear from artist, lecturer and author Hannah Lamb during our annual Textile Festival as she discusses her process and previous projects.About this EventIn her talk, ‘A quiet unfolding’, Hannah will discuss how her working - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/a-quiet-unfolding-w-hannah-lamb-threads-2026/100001986416884374 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80OWY0MzZkYjY5NzkwY2E0MjgxYWEzOTZmNWM3ZGU3N2RkZGU4M2Q5MmM1M2ZiZjAyZjYxYWE0OTY5ZDBkMzgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMDQwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUyOTkyMTc.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 15 - **Categories**: Art, Festivals, literary-art, Exhibitions, Workshops, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Fused Glass Floral Panel - **Description**: Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you can create your very own fused glass floral picture.About this EventJoin us for a fun and creative workshop where you can create your very own fused glass floral picture. - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/fused-glass-floral-panel/100001980455689279 - **Venue**: The Craft House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84YjM0MTVlODAyNWYyNjJkNjU4ZTEwMzViMzFmYjFjYjUwODQyZDhmOWI3MDg3NzcxZTJjZGRiZjJjZDJlMWE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YxZjFlZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjgzNDc5NzI.avif - **Price**: GBP 45 - **Categories**: workshops, art - **Event Name**: Grenfell Memorial Quilt Drop-In - Threads 2026 - **Description**: Join Jane Thakoordin, an afternoon of quiet contemplation and creation to remember the 72 people who passed in the Grenfell fire.About this EventThis workshop coincides with our current exhibition For the Love of Textiles - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/grenfell-memorial-quilt-drop-in-threads-2026/100001987891624361 - **Venue**: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iNjIzYTA3ODJkZDY1MzkzMTUyNGE0NmU5MDFlYTFiNDY0YmU3NzlhZGMzNjMyZTNiODczZjE5NDIyOWU3N2MyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzRhNzE3Yy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY4NDEzMzU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherworking - Phone holder - **Description**: Join leather designer and maker Catherine Edwards for a day with 2 workshop sessions introducing the principles of leatherwork. These workshops are ideal for those new to leatherwork as well as anyone wishing to develop foundational craft skills in a sm - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/heritage-craft-workshop-leatherworking-phone-holder/200029905365955 - **Venue**: Bradford Industrial Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZjk1MGY0MzQ1NDRhYmExNTVkY2RmZWQ4NWE3MTRmZmJlMGMwOTk5OGNhYzVmZWQ4MjVmYzc1MWFhZmJlMDFjLXJpbWctdzg3NS1oOTgzLWRjNWYxYjJlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTkyNDQw.avif - **Categories**: workshops, art - **Event Name**: Live At Industry Barista - **Description**: Acoustic indie rock cover versions and more courtesy of VanRay. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bradford/live-at-industry-barista/200029926252446 - **Venue**: Industry Barista - Lifestyle Lounge 5 Mill Hey Haworth BD22 8NQ - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wMjdjOTBkNDQwZDQ2OTRlMzhlOWQyN2UyNzgwZDAzNjk4YmE4NjMxN2U1YjFmMzQ4YTIyMTczZjcyYTkyNDJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDExMDAtZGMzNTM3MzYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4OTExNDU.avif ## 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c3d32fae4f9.jpg - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cd67d5d3b152294c72ce23add535420a23bfd89e714bfe85faadd0f614e51af1-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1ac1d3-gmir?v=1777122985 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b75de360-3e52-11f1-95ce-15b15cef0670-rimg-w1200-h500-dc050632-gmir.jpg?v=1776866041 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c6f61ee06728c67a3c7e9575c5393fd87f56cfea718158a9f70c48dba2f75bcf-rimg-w850-h315-dc780377-gmir?v=1776032743 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/939d66d0-06cb-11f1-a773-070e5511f977-rimg-w1147-h645-dc171717-gmir.webp?v=1770760685 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f37f8cb0-0a75-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfefefe-gmir.webp?v=1771163713 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bcd9759bdd96381bffc02e48e7e4763a5a9446d894e974e76b5b3c7001945708-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbfa579-gmir?v=1777254042 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c4474dc0-3a09-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc140907-gmir.webp?v=1776394905 - **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:** Needle Felted Fibre Art Toadstools - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery), Dobby Loom Weaving Taster Workshop - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:30 pm at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery), Mindful Doodle Stitching - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery), Drawing with Thread Embroidered Photography Workshop - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery), Textile Coiled Basketry - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Bradford? - **A:** Grenfell Memorial Quilt Drop-In - Threads 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery). - **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 Sunny Bank Mills Gallery, The Craft House, Bradford Industrial Museum. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bradford? - **A:** Prices for events in Bradford range from GBP 30 to GBP 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bradford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bradford include Sunny Bank Mills Gallery, The Craft House, Bradford Museums and Galleries. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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