‘Jesus- Guru, Avatar, God?’ is an exhibition of two works from the Methodist Modern Art Collection; The Crucifixion by Francis N Souza, and Dalit Madonna by Jyoti Sahi (pictured). The pieces are selected to reflect on the person of Jesus as depicted from other faith perspectives.

The two paintings by Sahi and Souza respectively displayed at Bradford Cathedral illustrate the city of Bradford’s long association with South Asian arts and heritage, and the variety of styles and subject matter found within the Methodist Modern Art Collection. It is a privilege to display Souza’s The Crucifixion, the first acquisition to the MMAC in 1962.

– There will be an opening event on Saturday 6th September at 3.30pm.
– Join us for a lecture entitled ‘Seeing the Spiritual: The Story of the Methodist Modern Art Collection’ on the Wednesday 10th September at 7.30pm.
– Dr Alice Correia will present an In Conversation event discussing the life and work of Francis N Souza on Friday 3rd October at 6pm.

Everything is Connected
These paintings are on display as part of ‘Everything is Connected’, a trail of exhibitions and hidden reproductions covering the city of Bradford and the surrounding area.

As part of Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 celebrations, five venues in the Methodist Church’s Yorkshire West District are exhibiting artworks held in the Methodist Modern Art Collection (MMAC), enabling conversations around faith, hidden or overlooked histories, and diverse and marginalised heritage. There is also a series of
reproductions of works in the Collection that can be seen at bars and cafés along North Parade in Bradford City Centre.

While each venue has its own theme, they are all linked via the Everything is Connected Art Trail. https://ywmethodist.org.uk/bradford2025/

All are welcome to this quiet, said service of Holy Communion, following the form given in the Book of Common Prayer (1662).

This takes place in the Lady Chapel, at the eastern end of the cathedral. Access into the cathedral is possible via the pedestrian gate on Stott Hill from 7.45am.

Breakfast is shared after this service on the first Sunday of the month.

If you require any further information, please email [email protected]

All are welcome to the Sunday Eucharist, our focal act of worship for the Cathedral. In this service, we gather together in praise and prayer, we listen to the scriptures, and we share bread and wine together as Jesus commanded his disciples to do.

The liturgy follows the pattern of Common Worship and with elements of the service sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service is also live-streamed via the cathedral's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Please view or download the service booklet from our website.

All are welcome to join us online for morning prayer, which comprises the prayerful reading of the scriptures and intercessory prayer.

This is led by the clergy from the cathedral or by others from their homes. Participants may either listen or take a speaking role.

For more information please visit https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/worship-music/prayer-study/

Weaving Stories is an exciting art and heritage project led by Bradford Cathedral as part of our contribution to the UK City of Culture 2025, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Through a loom installation in the Cathedral, we will invite local communities to co-create a breathtaking new tapestry, weaving together the rich, shared stories of Bradford's wool trade—a heritage deeply embedded in the city's diverse, global communities. The loom will be accompanied by a special 'sound tapestry': a recorded collection of voices and stories.

This project is about more than preserving history; it's about bringing people together. By taking part, you will help safeguard an at-risk heritage craft, learn new skills, and build lasting connections with one of Bradford's most significant cultural spaces.

The completed tapestry will then go on display in the Cathedral after a launch event on St. Blaise Day, Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

There will be an official launch on Saturday 10th May at 3pm.

All are welcome to join us in-person in the Lady Chapel for midday prayer, which comprises the prayerful reading of the scriptures and intercessory prayer.

This is led by the clergy from the cathedral or by others from their homes. Participants may either listen or take a speaking role.

For more information please visit https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/worship-music/prayer-study/

All are welcome to this contemplative service of Holy Communion.

The service takes place in St Aidan's Chapel.

Access to the cathedral is possible from 8am via the pedestrian gate on Stott Hill. On entering the cathedral through the North Porch, turn immediately left and walk up the side aisle to the far end of the cathedral (up two sets of short steps). St Aidan's Chapel is shortly on your left, down a couple of steps.

Members of the congregation routinely share breakfast together after the service in the Roof Top Café, and any visitors are most welcome to join them.

All are welcome to this quiet, said service of Holy Communion, using Common Worship.

The service takes place in St Aidan's Chapel. On entering the cathedral through the North Porch, turn immediately left and walk up the side aisle to the far end of the cathedral (up two sets of short steps). St Aidan's Chapel is shortly on your left, down a couple of steps.

After the service, members of the congregation are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee together at the west end of the cathedral.

Our weekly organ recital series showcases top-class performers playing beautiful music from across the centuries in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The season is themed around Global Connections.

Admission is free / Buffet Lunch (£4) at 12:30pm / Recitals at 1pm

3rd September - Angela Sones (St. Alban's Church, Birmingham)
10th September - Maximillian Elliott (St. Olave's Church, York)
17th September - Chris Hughes (Freelance Organist)
24th September - Joshua Simoes (Hampton Court)
1st October - Geoff Woollatt (Bradford Cathedral)
8th October - Matthew Kelley (Hexham Abbey)
15th October - Michael Haynes (Hexham Abbey)
5th November - James D Hicks
12th November - Alex Woodrow (Leeds Minster)
19th November - William Campbell (Bradford Cathedral)
26th November - Luke Fitzgerald (Pembroke College, Cambridge)
3rd December - Tim Selman (Lincoln Cathedral)
10th December - Grace Middleton (Wakefield Cathedral)
17th December - Shaun Turnbull (Leeds Minster)

There is also a Retiring Collection towards the costs of the recitals.

We are delighted to host Organ Recitals free of charge; to help us continue this popular programme we welcome donations. Please donate via our website bradfordcathedral.org.uk/donate, or text the word SEED followed by the amount you wish to give (maximum £20) to 70450.

To discuss other ways you can donate to our Organ Recitals programme, please get in touch with Liz Purchase, Head of Fundraising, via email at [email protected].

As part of Bradford 2025 activities, we are offering a series of tours of Bradford Cathedral during the course of this year. If you have always wanted to learn more about this beautiful building, its history and its treasures, this is your opportunity! There is no other location in Bradford where you can learn about a history stretching back almost 1,400 years, and tour a beautiful medieval building with Saxon fragments, Victorian and 20th century extensions, stunning Morris & Co. and other stained glass and many historic and contemporary features.

From 23rd September to 21st October, Bradford Cathedral warmly invites you to embark on a transformative journey through the Difference course, created by the Reconciling Leaders Network. In a world often marked by division and misunderstanding, this course offers a hopeful path forward; to build bridges, foster forgiveness, and nurture flourishing communities.

Over five engaging sessions, you'll explore how to navigate disagreement with grace and courage, equipping yourself with practical tools to engage meaningfully across divides. This is more than just learning; it's a call to live out reconciliation in everyday relationships, contributing to healing and unity in our city and beyond.

As part of our 1400 year history of convening people across differences on our site, we are always looking to grow in our interculturality and hospitality. Whether you're seeking to grow in discipleship, enhance your leadership, or simply engage with others eager for peace, Difference offers a safe and inspiring space to discover your role in shaping a more generous, inclusive future.

Join us and be part of a movement to transform division into hope. Together, let's step boldly into reconciliation, embodying the love and justice our city so deeply needs.

A tribute to Max Richter’s cinematic soundscape

Join us for an evocative musical journey through the ambient world of Max Richter — one of the most influential contemporary composers of our time.

This specially curated programme blends movements from The Four Seasons Recomposed with some of Richter’s most moving and meditative works from film, ballet, and solo piano, performed by a chamber ensemble of 5 musicians.

From the haunting “On the Nature of Daylight” to the quiet intimacy of “Infra”, and the emotional climax of “Mercy”, this performance creates an immersive sonic experience — both introspective and transcendent.

🎹 Featuring solo piano works, intimate string textures, and iconic themes from “The Leftovers”, “Waltz with Bashir”, and “Infra”, the concert promises a contemplative and emotionally charged atmosphere.

This programme features a mixed selection from Max Richter’s works and includes movements from his celebrated recomposition of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

R&B CLASSICS IN THE CATHEDRAL

Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra, surrounded by soaring arches and the glowing lights of the majestic Bradford Cathedral 💒✨

This is not your average gig—it’s an immersive, classical-meets-contemporary celebration of the best in 90s & 00s R&B. From slow jams to dancefloor anthems, expect to hear the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys, Usher, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Ne-Yo, Destiny’s Child and more—performed by an ensemble of talented musicans and vocalists like you’ve never heard them before.

Come experience R&B like never before.. in one of the most magical settings in Bradford!

This event is only limited capacity and will sell out in advance.

NOTICE: The Faith Trail is fully booked on the remaining dates this year. The Trail will resume on March 7th, and booking is open now for dates in 2026.

Ever wondered what’s in a church, masjid, mandir or gurdwara? The Bradford Faith Trail offers a unique opportunity to discover a little bit about Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian (Roman Catholic and Church of England) faith buildings, about the faiths within and how they link into Bradford’s local community culture and faith heritage.

The Bradford Faith Trail takes in five fascinating places of worship. You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown round by experienced guides who are there to answer your questions, and to make your visit more informative and enjoyable. You will then be accompanied to the next venue.

The Faith Trail normally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from March-October and can be walked on foot in a day. The whole trail starts at 10am at St Peter’s Catholic Church and finishes at approx 3:45pm at Bradford Cathedral.

The 2025 dates:
Saturday 1st March
Saturday 5th April
Saturday 3th May
Saturday 7st June
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 2nd August
Saturday 6th September
Saturday 4th October

Booking is essential. If you would like more information or to book a place please e-mail [email protected] as the first contact, or call 01274 77 77 20. Booking closes on the Wednesday before each Faith Trail date.

Classical pianist, Mauro Bertolino, comes to Bradford Cathedral all the way from Turin. Be enthralled as Mauro takes us on musical journey.

Mauro, born in Turin, obtained his diploma in piano at the G Verdi Conservatory and then went on to further study in Madrid, Saint Petersburg and London with Francois Joel Thollier, Michael Pletnev and Jacques Loussier. He regularly collaborates with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and participates in many tours in Europe, America and Asia, where he plays under the direction of important conductors like Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti and Laurin Maazel.

He has written soundtracks for TV and performed in Italy's major theatres and across the globe. He is currently working on a new album including re-imaginings of the great classics. His main shows are "Forbidden Colours", a musical voyage that explores worlds that live beyond space and time and "Piano Fantasy", another showcase of Mauro's skill and virtuosity. It is from these two shows that Mauro will delight the audience at the Cathedral.

The bar will be open and you can delight in simply giving yourself up to Mauro's undeniable skill. He's a gentle giant and will guide us through his own impressive renditions of the very best of the piano classics and more. Tissues will be provided . . .

All are welcome to attend, whether you wish to come monthly, as a one-off or dip in and out.

We would love to see you! All talks are followed by refreshments and the meetings begin with a prayer and hymn.

This month's talk is by Jane Clark - Antarctica: Wilderness at the Edge of the World

Monday 11th August
Summer Fellowship - Cream Tea at the Deanery

Experience the enchanting voice of The Voice Finalist Nadia Eide at Bradford Cathedral in a magical concert filled with festive music.

Nadia catapulted to fame when she appeared on ITV as the only classical singer on The Voice UK 2021. Her four- and-a-half octave range blew the coaches away securing her spot as a finalist of Team will.i.am. Critically acclaimed on stage as an opera and musical theatre star, she is now breaking the mould of the classical crossover genre, receiving standing ovations for her concert shows.

This November and December she is touring her hugely successful Christmas concert tour Winter Light, which is taking place in beautiful churches and cathedrals around the UK.

Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages. Singing festive favourites and classic songs, this show is sure to bring the Christmas joy! Features a special guest choir. All ages welcome.

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 4th December our tour makes a special stop at Bradford Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Bradford and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 4th December our tour makes a special stop at Bradford Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Bradford and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

Step into G4's world of vocal enchantment, as they take you on a breathtaking musical journey with beautifully-blended voices, within an idyllic sacred setting.

Ignite your Christmas spirit with a sprinkling of G4’s yuletide magic. Nourish your soul with their extraordinary and unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night, O Holy Night, All I Want for Christmas, Walking in the Air, When a Child is Born and The 12 Days of Christmas.

With mesmerising harmonies and impeccable showmanship it’s no wonder this hotly-anticipated tour sells out year after year, where the guys leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas cheer.

After the show you’ll dash, dance and prance your holly jolly way all the way home, having no doubt experienced something more precious than gold, frankincense and myrrh!

VIP 'Meet and Greet' tickets are available.
#G4Christmas

To book tickets please go to https://events.ticketbooth.eu/event/g4-christmas-bradford-cathedral-2025
For wheelchair/carer and group bookings - https://www.g4official.com/ticketenquiries

The Bradford Concert Band will perform a live accompaniment to the classic short film The Snowman, followed by a second act of other popular songs.

Doors: 4:30pm
5pm: The Snowman
5:30pm: Interval
5:50pm: Act Two
c. 6:30pm: End

A bar will be available selling a range of alcohol and soft drinks, and snacks.

Experience the Magic of ‘The Snowman’ film with Live Music performed by Bradford Concert Band!

Get ready for an enchanting start to your Christmas celebrations with Bradford Concert Band as they perform the music of ‘The Snowman’ to a live screening of the original film.

This family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and storytelling. Under the direction of conductor Matt McKirgan, and featuring a young chorister from Bradford Cathedral performing “Walking in the Air”, The Snowman with live concert band offers a unique opportunity to relive the wonder of this cinematic gem. The second half will be filled with a selection of festive Christmas carols and classic Christmas music, including plenty of opportunities for audience participation!

Whether you’re looking for a special family outing, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or simply a charming way to embrace the Christmas spirit, this event is perfect for all ages. It’s an ideal festive outing for families, friends, and even schools, designed to charm the entire audience and create cherished memories.

Bradford Concert Band

Bradford Concert Band is a traditional wind band based in Baildon, combining woodwind, brass and percussion.Founded in 1975, the band is proud to represent Bradford and be part of the wider Bradford Community.A regular series of concerts are played throughout the year ranging from summer afternoon bandstand music in the region’s parks and museums, to carnivals and more formal evening concerts.

In October 2023 the band were delighted to welcome Matthew McKirgan as Musical Director and are excited to see where the next few years will take us.

2025 is the band’s 50th anniversary and coincides with Bradford being the UK City of Culture. Whilst we’ve already had our 50th Anniversary concert we love you to join us at our future concerts:-Sat 28th March 2026 Joint Concert Huddersfield Wind Band, Salendine Nook Baptist Church.

If you play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument at Grade 5 or above and are looking to join a friendly and enthusiastic band, then look no further. Come along to a rehearsal as a visitor or potential member and be assured of a warm welcome.

The band rehearses on Thursday evenings 7:30pm to 9:330pm and Sunday mornings 10am to 12noon in our band room at Baildon Hall, Hallfield Drive, Baildon, BD17 6NH.

You can find more about the band, including how to hire us for events, on the website b-c-b.org.uk, by email [email protected] or by phoning 07590 776743.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event originally scheduled for Saturday 16th August has had to be rescheduled to Saturday, 21st March 2026.

Everything Under The Sun bring their live celebration of the music of Pink Floyd to Bradford Cathedral

Everything Under The Sun continue their acclaimed celebration of the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, performing the album in full, alongside The Dark Side of the Moon plus others in a 2 hour show that features bespoke video content accompanying the seven-piece band (featuring the cathedral organ).

Everything Under The Sun isn't a tribute band but combines the grandeur of historic pipe organs with the raw energy of a rock band, creating a one-of-a-kind live experience in amazing architectural spaces.

After selling out shows at Coventry Cathedral, Hull Minster, St Mary's (Warwick), Christ Church (Swindon) and Temperance (Leamington Spa), Everything Under The Sun are excited to bring the show to the ethereal surroundings of Bradford Cathedral and its wonderful organ.