Featured Events in Bradford in September 2025 (August Updated)

ASDC National Conference 2025: The next 25 years Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th September Reflect. Adapt. Thrive. The ASDC Conference brings together delegates from the UK’s major science engagement organisations to play a strategic role in the nation’s engagement with science. Working in collaboration with people from these key organisations, the conference programme of talks, workshops, networking sessions and discussions will explore what’s on the horizon for the sector right now, over the next 5 years and longer term over 25 years. A quarter of a century of impact, a future of infinite possibilities. ASDC25 celebrates 25 years of national impact with many of the 'millennium science centres' celebrating 25th anniversaries this year! The conference kicks off a visionary look forward with many of the most influential people in science and cultural engagement, hosted by the team at Bradford's National Science and Media Museum. In a world that’s changing fast, standing still isn’t an option. Join powerful conversations that ask the big questions: What must we change? What should we protect? What do future audiences need from us? Your network, your moment! Come and meet peers, pioneers and change-makers from around the UK. Whether you're a CEO, curator, or creative producer, ASDC25 brings together a national network ready to share ideas and scale impact. Live from the Science and Media Museum, Bradford - a city of stories and innovation. Experience the UK’s only museum dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, media, and culture. Expect immersive installations, northern hospitality, and a venue that lives and breathes future-facing thinking. Give yourselves time to stay and explore the city and the amazing programme of events as part of the City of Culture 2025. Don’t just attend, come and influence. Your voice matters and your presence helps shape how we can thrive for the next 25 years. Expect interactive sessions, pop-up provocations, creative labs and celebrations with an evening of socials where everyone can connect, unwind and raise a glass to the next chapter! Opening the conference with an exciting keynote speech will be Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture who will be sharing her vision to break down the perceived siloes between the sciences and the arts. Jo Quinton-Tulloch, Director of National Science and Media Museum says: “We’re thrilled to be hosting this year’s ASDC conference and cannot wait to welcome delegates to the National Science and Media Museum. With Bradford as the UK City of Culture there has never been a better time to visit. I look forward to celebrating the amazing work of our sector and showcasing what Bradford has to offer!” Information Source: Association for Science and Discovery Centres | eventbrite

In this workshop you will learn the basics of mosaic design and how to cut a variety of shapes from glass mosaic tiles to create a beautiful garden mosaic. We will be working on large pieces of slate (these are provided but if you have a certain size or shape of slate that you'd like to use then please feel free to bring it with you) to create your unique piece of mosaic art that can be displayed year round in your garden. Skill Level: Suitable for all levels of ability. Cost: £90 per person - includes all materials and equipment used Information Source: The Craft House | eventbrite

The event is for women to cycle 100 or 50 miles and to raise £100 each to support the work of the Marie Curie Hospice. Starting and finishing in Ilkley you will be supported by volunteers offering food and drink along the way and a back-up team in case of runing repairs. Information Source: eventbrite

In this 1-day course we will be working with oil paints and a medium called cold wax to create paintings with depth and atmosphere. Paula will share with you her techniques for creating atmospheric landscapes and dramatic skies with transparent colours and blending techniques using squeegees, palette knives and brushes. The workshop will include information about techniques, as well as demonstrations and plenty of time for practice. You will be amazed by what you can create in just one day! What will be covered? • Introduction to using cold wax medium with oils • Introduction to the tools • Working wet-on-wet • Using transparent and opaque colours to create depth and atmosphere. • Incorporating pigments into your work • Blending techniques Do I have the experience? Whether you are a professional artist or haven’t picked up a paint brush since school, absolutely no experience of painting or of working in oils needed. Just come prepared to have fun and to experiment. What shall I bring with me? All materials and use of tools are covered in the price of the workshop. Please bring your own apron or shirt that you don’t mind getting splashed with paint. Where is the workshop being held? The workshop is held at the Craft House in Bingley, West Yorkshire which is also where Paula has her studio. Bingley is easy to get to by road, train and plane and we have lots of people who travel from all over the country to attend one of Paula’s workshops. There are lots of places to visit within a short distance from Bingley including the World Heritage site, Saltaire where you can see some original David Hockneys; the beautiful village of Haworth, made famous by the Brontes; and the stunning Yorkshire dales with its three peaks and Malham cove. There’s so much to see and do you’ll want to make a weekend of it! I’m hooked… what other workshops can I do? Why not join the 1-day Exploring oil and cold wax workshop and experiment with techniques for building rich layers of texture, patterns, marks, and colour to form rich, complex foundations to your paintings. We will focus on mark making with drawing materials and explore different ways to create textures, patterns and lines using a variety of tools and solvent reduction techniques. Alternatively, if you want to immerse yourself in a 3-day workshop then you could progress to the Advanced oil and cold wax workshop where we will experiment with advanced techniques as well as work on creating a series of paintings. * Please note that some of the materials used during the workshop are not vegan. This includes the paper used throughout the workshop which unfortunately cannot be substituted for another product. Workshop cancellations There are occasions where workshops do not achieve enough bookings to allow them to viably proceed. In these instances, we will notify you at least 14 days prior to the scheduled workshop. We will either: a. issue a refund or b. with your permission, transfer your booking to a rescheduled date/workshop. The only circumstances under which we would seek to cancel/reschedule your workshop within 14 days' notice would be those outside of our control, for example artist illness. We have many workshop attendees coming to us from across the UK and beyond. Please note that we cannot guarantee that any workshop will proceed, so any travel plans or associated costs are not the responsibility of The Craft House where a workshop is cancelled or rescheduled. Information Source: The Craft House | eventbrite

Welcome to The Muslim Comedy Show Bradford ! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious event taking place at Cedar Court Hotel Bradford . Join us on 24th September 2025 at 6:00 PM for a night of side-splitting comedy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy some top-notch entertainment with friends and family. Come and support talented Muslim comedians as they take the stage and showcase their unique brand of humour. It's guaranteed to be a night full of laughter and good vibes! We will be coming together to support a great cause on the night too. See you there! Tez Ilyas Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy. In 2015 Ilyas achieved phenomenal success with TEZ Talks. He has appeared on the following BBC Shows; Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Live From the BBC and Man Like Mobeen, The Last Leg (C4), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network). Omar Regan Omar is an internationally renowned comedian and actor. He is best known for Rush Hour 2 & American Sharia. Founder of Halalywood which bridges across racial, religious, and social divides. As an African-American Muslim entertainer, Regan offers a unique perspective on everyday life, his mission statement is an acronym of his last name, Reflect Excellence, Gratitude And Nur (Light). Abdullah Afzal Abdullah is an actor, voice over artist and stand up comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Amjad Malik in all five series of Citizen Khan. He is also known for playing the role of Raj in Pitching In. Information Source: We Are Friday | eventbrite

This event is for 16y+ accompanied by an adult Embark on a supernatural adventure and delve into the unknown as you become a paranormal investigator for the night. Explore some of the most haunted locations in the North East, Yorkshire and Lancashire with Spirit Seekers. Midland Hotel (Bradford) Built in 1890 as a showpiece for the Midland Railway Company and was once part of the original railway station. Its played host to many famous guests including the Victorian actor, Sir Henry Irving, who is now said to haunt the building. Its also believed to be haunted by 2 young servants who brutally lost their lives here in a mysterious incident. Facebook- Spirit seekers Information Source: Spirit Seekers | eventbrite

Join us in Bradford City of Culture 2025 for an exhilarating three days of tours, visits, presentations, discussions, eating, drinking and networking! Watch this space for further details. Venues As always, our conference will be held in a number of beautiful historic buildings, which help to create the focal points of the event. Making the most of Saltaire UNESCO world heritage site, our welcome drinks reception will be in Victoria Hall, Saltaire. Our main conference day will be across the wonderful St George's Hall (pictured) & The Great Victoria Hotel. Keep an eye out for further venue announcements. Plenary & Breakout sessions Our plenary and breakout sessions will cover key topics across the heritage sector, with talks from funders and national bodies, case studies from local community heritage organisations, and some interesting interactive sessions. Networking Our conference is a great opportunity to network with peers, other professionals in the sector, and heritage businesses and funders. We will be including some structured networking into the main conference day, as well as plenty of opportunities for informal networking throughout the 3-day event. Tours and Visits The main day of conference is sandwiched between two half-days of tours and visits, which will include must-see buildings and projects, as well as some hidden gems highlighted by our steering group of local stakeholders, delegates will be asked to select tours and visits closer to the event. Discounted tickets Network, Partner, Supporter Youth Forum and Student members can book at discounted rates saving at least £50. You should have received an email with a code to access the discounted tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says 'Promo Code'. The discounted ticket options will be revealed. If you did not get the code, please email admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk. Early Bird tickets are currently available offering an additional £40 discount. There are a limited number of these tickets and when they are gone, they are gone, so it pays to book early. We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our code of conduct for more information. Information Source: Heritage Network | eventbrite