On May 8th, 1994, Bradford Cathedral hosted its first service of ordination of women to the priesthood. 30 years on, this service will celebrate the contribution of women to the life of the church.

The preacher will be the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon. The Revd Canon Dr Sue Penfold, one of those ordained in Bradford in 1994, will preside at the Eucharist. Other participants will include the Revd Canon Cathy Milford, former Moderator of the Movement for the Ordination of Women, and the Revd Canon Rachel Firth, Chair of the House of Clergy for the Northern Convocation.

Following the service, those attending are invited to share lunch together. Please bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

On Ascension Day, the fortieth day of Easter, the church celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ to the right hand of the Father, and that Jesus reigns with him in glory. During Ascensiontide, the days between Ascension Day and Pentecost Sunday, the Church remembers that Christ commissions his disciples to continue his work, promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, and is no longer among us the flesh. The celebration of the Ascension is, therefore, also a time of prayer  that the Church will be filled with the Holy Spirit to continue Christ's work on earth whilst we await his Second Coming.

All are invited to come and join us for prayer and celebration, led by the Cathedral Clergy and Choir. If you plan to come, please book using ChurchSuite.

In the contemporary Church of England, this time between Ascension and Pentecost has been the inspiration for the creation of "Thy Kingdom Come". Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer. For further information, please see the Thy Kingdom Come website.

Experience cinema's most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated!

To find out more - and to book your place - please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-best-of-hans-zimmer-film-favourites-illuminated-bradford-early-tickets-767656660737

Experience cinema's most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated!

To find out more - and to book your place - please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-best-of-hans-zimmer-film-favourites-illuminated-bradford-late-tickets-767663140117

Singers and choirs in West Yorkshire and beyond are invited join together to sing a Festival Evensong in the Cathedral with Bradford Cathedral Choir. The preacher will be the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines.

The provisional timetable for the day is as follows:
1.30pm Registration
2pm Rehearsal (including a break)
4.15pm Afternoon Tea
5pm Service

Each singer will be invited to contribute £10 (£5 for under 18s) towards the costs of the service.

Under 18s are welcome to attend and participate, conditional upon a parent/guardian consent form being completed upon arrival or in advance.

Further details to be announced.

Join us for our next Messy event - themed around Pentecost

Pentecost celebrates the moment God's mission crossed cultural barriers and made one family from the many tribes of the world. We'll be exploring languages and customs from around the world. Maybe you'd like to bring something from your culture to celebrate with others.

Join us for a special film club where we will watch a short documentary film exploring themes of the environment, followed by discussion.

As part of our environment season, where we are exploring ways in which artists and cultural voices are engaging in the conversation about sustainable futures, we are showing films that tackle the issues facing our planet.

Join us this month for ‘Home', where photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand ("The Earth From Above") takes us on a sensational journey over 50 countries providing us with an unusual portrait of our home.

Bradford Cathedral is committed to working with others in our city and district in finding and utilising technology that will lead us to a carbon neutral future.

The Churches of Bradford will be coming together for praise and witness in Centenary Square on the afternoon of Pentecost Sunday.

This will be a wonderful display of unity in worship and witness. It will be a wonderful, colourful, lively, and fun event, which proclaims the love of Jesus and the life of the church in Bradford.

Join us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf Anthems, performed in the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by candlelight.

Featuring a live cast of West End singers including stars of the West End production of 'Bat Out of Hell', accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf as you have never heard before.

This concert will feature some of the most iconic songs of all time including Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, Dead Ringer for Love and many more!

For Crying Out Loud... book your tickets now! This unforgettable experience is guaranteed to make your Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through!

To find out more - and to book your tickets - please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kindadustyltd/1068008

After our successful 'An International Christmas', we gather again for a time of thanksgiving and prayers for the unity of the Church, with people from many cultures and nations.

Join us for a magical night with Emma Johnson, clarinet/conductor, and the 13-piece The Orchestra For The Environment.

Emma Johnson MBE is a clarinettist who has made a name as a best selling soloist and recording artist. She won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition when she was 17 and has since recorded over 30 albums and given concerts all over the world.

Johnson is a published composer too and during lockdown she wrote a clarinet concerto, Tree of Life, inspired by a need to express something in music about the climate crisis. Its first performance with a handpicked team of like-minded musicians, the Orchestra for the Environment, was a triumph and has led to many more performances throughout the UK.

Evoking birdsong and the natural world, the music is accompanied by striking images by Edward Hutchison. It ends on an optimistic note that by working together we can effect change.

Music by Holst, Vaughan Williams and Paul Reade helps to complete this musical celebration of the natural world. We also mark the 100th anniversary of Puccini with his exquisite Crisantemi inspired by flowers. The concert ends with music that comes straight from the heart, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, the Serenade for Strings.

This event marks the pinnacle of our season of work at Bradford Cathedral exploring environmental issues.

Photos: Fran Marshall

We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including 'Let's Dance', 'Starman', 'Life on Mars', 'Rebel Rebel' and more, performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by Candlelight.

David Live is one of the best tributes to any artist you will ever see - a respectful and charming homage, attracting praise from all corners of the Bowie community.

Chris Evans (BBC Radio 2) remarked, “THEY WERE FANTASTIC!” and Lord March, who had the band play at his renowned Goodwood Revival Party when the real David Bowie had to decline, exclaimed, “IT’S DAVID BOWIE!”

The band has performed for the BBC, for the Cambridge May Ball and for Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan-Howard at the wedding of their daughter, Florence. We recently had the honour of playing at The David Bowie World Fan Convention in Liverpool.

David Live has been performing with the current line-up for over 15 years and is considered the favourite amongst true aficionados: between the hit singles the band squeeze in deep album cuts and rarer live versions for the Bowie faithful.

This show is all about our love and respect for David Bowie, and how his songs have shaped our lives.

“I’ll never forget seeing David Live - the authenticity was startling” - Will Brooker, author of “Why Bowie Matters”

Curates from across the Bradford Episcopal Area, who have completed a year of being a Deacon, will gather in the cathedral to be ordained Priest by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Area Bishop of Bradford. Want to know more about what a priest is, does and looks like? Come along!

Our annual Year 6 Leavers' Services bring together Year 6 pupils and staff from local Church of England primary schools, in celebration and thanksgiving, as our Year 6 pupils reflect on their time at primary school and look forward to starting new schools in September.

Our annual Year 6 Leavers' Services bring together Year 6 pupils and staff from local Church of England primary schools, in celebration and thanksgiving, as our Year 6 pupils reflect on their time at primary school and look forward to starting new schools in September.

The Cathedral once again provides a glorious backdrop for an evening of transcendent and sacred recitals from different faith traditions to bring the festival to a close.

This annual event is a rare opportunity to enjoy devotional music and traditional poetry from across the world in one stunning location.

Although artists are yet to be announced, this is sure to be a truly uplifting and reflective experience full of musical enjoyment as well as spiritual inspiration.

The perfect way to round off 10 days of Bradford Literature Festival 2024.

Tickets available soon.

Fully seated family show.

Experience the magic of ‘An Evening of Dolly Parton’, an Immersive Candlelight Event performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin. This exclusive concert has been described by Sky Television as 'Simply Phenomenal’, and captures Dolly’s incredible stage presence, mannerisms, charisma, and comic one-liners, whilst providing a spectacular one-of-a-kind event that no Dolly fan would want to miss. Prepare to be transported to a world of dancing in the aisles, stunning sequined Dolly costumes, audience interaction, flashing tambourines, classic Dolly songs, and vocals direct from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, all set against the enchanting backdrop of gothic architecture, vaulted ceilings, flickering LED candlelight, and spectacular stage lighting.

An Evening of Dolly Parton is not just a concert; it is a celebration of Dolly’s remarkable artistry and the impact her music has had on millions of fans around the world. Julia Martin with her undeniable stage presence is acknowledged to be one of the UK’s foremost Dolly tribute performers, and in a tribute to Dolly’s unparalleled appeal, Julia struts across every inch of the stage, quite simply redefining the word crowd pleaser, delivering a performance of foot stomping entertainment and banter, guaranteed to enthral the audience from start to finish.

This show will take the audience on a musical journey through the outstanding singing career of this Country Legend, and delivers over 100 minutes of Dolly’s greatest hits, with back-to-back classics including 9-5, Jolene, I Will Always Love You, Coat Of Many Colours, Baby I’m Burning, Here You Come Again, Applejack, Blue Smoke .... and many, many more.

Join us for an evening of Dolly Country Classics and bask in the ambience of the evening, allow yourself to be swept away by the magic of Dolly’s music as Julia’s vocals bring each song to life. Our musicians will add their own unique touch, creating a truly unforgettable concert experience, that will leave you spell-bound, and wanting more.

The combination of hundreds of flickering LED candles, ‘Coldplay’ style audience colour changing wrist bands, and impressive light display helps to create a unique added WOW factor that guarantees to make this an extraordinary evening of entertainment, and a night to remember.

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band, join us for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!

This incredible show will feature best loved songs including ‘Little Lies’, ‘The Chain’, ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Don’t Stop’ and many more, performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral, by candlelight.

So ‘Go Your Own Way’, release your inner ‘Gypsy’ and book your tickets now as this really is the concert of ‘Dreams’!

Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, arrive in Ephesus searching for Antipholus's long lost twin. Alarmingly, the town appears possessed by supernatural forces. Why does everyone already know Antipholus? How can Dromio be married to a kitchen maid he has never met? A day of mistaken identity and escalating confusion resolves happily with some surprising loose ends neatly tied together.

This production’s approximate running time is 2 hours. Production will take place inside in bad weather.

Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, arrive in Ephesus searching for Antipholus's long lost twin. Alarmingly, the town appears possessed by supernatural forces. Why does everyone already know Antipholus? How can Dromio be married to a kitchen maid he has never met? A day of mistaken identity and escalating confusion resolves happily with some surprising loose ends neatly tied together.

This production’s approximate running time is 2 hours. Production will take place inside in bad weather.

Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, arrive in Ephesus searching for Antipholus's long lost twin. Alarmingly, the town appears possessed by supernatural forces. Why does everyone already know Antipholus? How can Dromio be married to a kitchen maid he has never met? A day of mistaken identity and escalating confusion resolves happily with some surprising loose ends neatly tied together.

This production’s approximate running time is 2 hours. Production will take place inside in bad weather.

Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral, by candlelight.

Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by and epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.

Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more.

The Show Must Go On! So join us for this unforgettable experience guaranteed to Rock You!

Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral, by candlelight.

Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by and epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.

Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more.

The Show Must Go On! So join us for this unforgettable experience guaranteed to Rock You!

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and an incredible live band, ‘Take It Easy’ and join us at the ‘Hotel California’ for an unforgettable evening of Eagles hits as you have never heard them before!

This epic show features over 20 Eagles favourites including New Kid In Town, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise and How Long! Performed at the beautiful Bradford Cathedral by Candlelight - this euphoric concert promises to be a real feast for your ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and will ‘Take It to the Limit!’

Eagles fans everywhere are ‘Desperado’ for a ticket, so grab your ‘Witchy Woman’ and book tickets now for ‘One of These Nights’ to avoid any ‘Heartache Tonight’!

Unique Concerts are touring a selection of the UK’s Premier Cathedrals and Minsters, many of which are over 500 years old. Prepare to be transported to a world of immersive entertainment, performed within the most unusual of settings, beneath intricate vaulted ceilings, and surrounded by striking gothic architecture.

New for 2024 is our 70's Disco Fever Show, which features the voice and original recordings of the Legendary Emperor Roscoe, who hosted Radio Caroline, Radio Luxembourg, and the early days of Radio 1. It is guaranteed to bring back memories of the disco hits of the 70's, delivered in such a way that when you shut your eyes you are transported back to a time of pirate radio, disco nightclubs, and listening to your transistor radio late at night. The combination of flickering LED candles, unique ‘Coldplay’ style audience LED wrist bands, and an exceptional disco lighting display, creates a unique added WOW factor that guarantees to make this an extraordinary evening, and a night to remember.

The concert is performed by the international multi-award winning Julia Martin, and her fellow musicians. It delivers an authentic 70’s disco experience, providing an amazing visual and vocal evening of entertainment, that no disco fan will want to miss. Dress to impress, dig out the flares and platform shoes, and be prepared to boogie all night, this non-stop rendition of the greatest music hits of the 70’s Disco Era is guaranteed to get you dancing in the aisles.

Meticulous attention to detail, careful research, and a commitment to accurately portray this era and genre of music is what makes this show so special. Julia Martin makes this show her own, catapulting it to the top of the UK’s 70’s tribute list. After performing on Sky Television Julia was described as ‘Phenomenal & Outstanding’, and the show has received standing ovations wherever it appears.

It has been described by audiences as totally authentic in every way. Songs include Staying Alive, Disco Inferno, Daddy Cool, Le Freak, Ladies Night, Love Train, Boogie Nights, Funkytown, Ring My Bell, YMCA, Car Wash ... and many, many more classic 70’s disco anthems.

FULLY SEATED SHOW

DOORS OPEN 6.45PM, SHOW 7.30PM. FINISHES 9.45/10PM

TICKETS FROM £20-£50

BOOK ONLINE AT: https://tickets.uniqueconcerts.co.uk

Philippa's show combines worship, testimony and storytelling and is perfect for all stages of the faith journey.
The 'Stained Glass Stories Live' tour presents an uplifting evening of well-loved songs, like 'You're Still God' and 'Everything is Possible' performed in Philippa's warm, relatable style.

Having featured regularly on BBC Songs of Praise, BBC Radio2 and major Christian Radio and TV platforms, Philippa is a favourite with Christian audiences across the UK and beyond,

In an event which appeals to all ages and walks of life, Philippa's show combines worship, testimony and storytelling and is perfect for all stages of the faith journey, including those exploring Christianity for the first time.

The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company presents its long-awaited 2nd production Andalucia, a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

This extra special concert is a musical representation of the 8 regions that make up the autonomous community of Andalucia in the South of Spain, the birthplace of flamenco; Cordoba, Sevilla, Cadiz, Malaga, Jaen, Granada, Huelva and Almeria. Each region has their own distinct take on the very many diverse styles that make up flamenco and these will be beautifully presented to the audience through Daniel’s guitar, and accompanied by an array of flamenco musicians, singers, a chamber orchestra ensemble and flamenco dance.

Unique, Innovative, Spellbinding and where the stunning beauty of classical music meets the passion and fire of flamenco. An unmissable flamenco experience!

Unique Concerts are touring a selection of the UK’s Premier Cathedrals and Minsters, many of which are over 500 years old. Prepare to be transported to a world of immersive entertainment, performed within the most unusual of settings, beneath intricate vaulted ceilings, and surrounded by striking gothic architecture.

An Evening of Celine Dion is not just a concert; it is a celebration of Celine’s remarkable artistry and the impact her music has had on millions of fans around the world. This spectacular one-of-a-kind event is performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin and has been described by Sky Television as ‘Simply Phenomenal’. It captures Celine’s incredible vocals, power ballads, charisma, mannerisms, and costumes, whilst providing an event that no Celine fan would want to miss. The combination of hundreds of flickering LED candles, unique ‘Coldplay’ style audience LED wrist bands, and an exceptional stage and venue lighting display, creates a unique added WOW factor that guarantees to make this an extraordinary evening, and a night to remember.

Julia Martin with her undeniable stage presence is acknowledged to be one of the world's most outstanding Celine Dion tribute performers. The concert delivers over 100 minutes of Celine’s greatest hits, with back-to-back classics including My Heart Will Go On, Courage, I’m Alive, Power of Love, Because You Loved Me, Beauty and the Beast, The Prayer, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, I Drove All Night.... and many, many more.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Celine’s heartfelt lyrics, enjoy the ambience of the evening and allow yourself to be swept away by the depth of Julia’s powerful vocals which brings each song to life. Feel the tingle on your skin as the musicians add their own unique classical touch, creating a truly unforgettable and breath-taking concert, that will leave you spell-bound, and wanting more.

FULLY SEATED SHOW

DOORS OPEN 6.45PM, SHOW 7.30PM. FINISHES 9.45/10PM

TICKETS FROM £20-£50

BOOK ONLINE AT: https://tickets.uniqueconcerts.co.uk

Black Dyke Band and the Bradford Cathedral Choir join together for a very special Christmas concert.

Join us this December as Black Dyke Band and the Bradford Cathedral Choir perform together at an incredible Christmas concert.

Doors for the event will open at 6pm. The concert will be 2 x 45m acts with a 20-minute interval.