Advent and Christmas 2025
Welcome to Bradford Cathedral! I’m the Very Revd Andy Bowerman, and I’m thrilled to invite you to join us this Advent and Christmas.
As we come to the end of an extraordinary year for Bradford as the UK’s City of Culture, our Cathedral is buzzing with festive energy. Over the coming weeks there’ll be carol services, special events, and plenty of chances to explore this beautiful space, share in music, and enjoy a warm welcome—there’ll even be mince pies and mulled wine!
The Christmas story of Jesus invites us to wonder, generosity, and new beginnings. Here at the Cathedral, we try to bring that to life in ways that are creative, joyful, and open to everyone, whatever your background or beliefs. We hope you’ll come, join in, and be part of the season with us.
The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford
Advent is a season of expectation, of Jesus’ first coming as a baby and of his anticipated second coming to make all things well. Join us for this atmospheric service in which that story is told through movement and music, from darkness to light.
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For any queries relating to this event, please call our office on 01274 77 77 20 (Mon – Fri 9am – 2:45pm) or e-mail info@bradfordcathedral.org.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
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:
Celebrate this special time of year with us in Bradford and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨
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The Christmas Orchestra’s 2024 tour took audiences on an unforgettable journey through 18 breathtaking locations, each more enchanting than the last. From the soaring arches of historic cathedrals to the intimate ambiance of timeless churches, every venue added its own unique magic to the concert experience.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
G4 Christmas
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.
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To book tickets please CLICK HERE.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Black Dyke Band and Bradford Cathedral Choir 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.
For 2025, each ticket includes a programme.
There will be an alcoholic and non-alcoholic bar available from doors until the start of the concert, and during the interval. Payments for refreshments can be taken by card or cash.
Organiser
For any queries relating to this event, please call our office on 01274 77 77 20 (Mon – Fri 9am – 2:45pm) or e-mail info@bradfordcathedral.org.
Venue
The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Christmas Classics: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty
Celebrate the festive season with Tchaikovsky’s timeless classics at the atmospheric venue with the beautiful sounds of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty, timeless masterpieces that have become synonymous with the holiday season.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Bringing together the City Carol Service and the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership Carol Service into one shared event. This event is being hosted by Bradford Cathedral and will feature seasonal music led by the Bradford Cathedral Choir and the City of Bradford Brass Band. All are welcome.
Bookings will be available soon.
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For any queries relating to this event, please call our office on 01274 77 77 20 (Mon – Fri 9am – 2:45pm) or e-mail info@bradfordcathedral.org.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
The Snowman – Bradford Concert Band
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 info@b-c-b.org.uk or by phoning 07590 776743.
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The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Popularised by the annual broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge, the Festival of Nine Lessons and carols tells the story of humanity and Jesus Christ through bible readings and choral and congregational carols. All are welcome to join us for this special candlelit service followed by seasonal refreshments.
Organiser
For any queries relating to this event, please call our office on 01274 77 77 20 (Mon – Fri 9am – 2:45pm) or e-mail info@bradfordcathedral.org.
Venue
The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
The Cathedral Choir presents its annual recital. Music, poetry, witty Christmas stories and the best-loved Christmas carols come together in this yearly sing-a-long celebration.
Organiser
For any queries relating to this event, please call our office on 01274 77 77 20 (Mon – Fri 9am – 2:45pm) or e-mail info@bradfordcathedral.org.
Venue
The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Midnight Eucharist
The Midnight Eucharist is one of the highlights of the year.
The music is by the Cathedral choir with a number of congregational carols.
You can view / download the service booklet from our website nearer the time of the service.
Venue
The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
The main Cathedral weekly worship using Common Worship.
You can view or download the service booklet from our website, nearer the time of the service.
Please note the earlier start time of 10am.
Venue
The main Cathedral nave can seat up to 500 people for a seated concert. Enjoy the best arts and culture in the beautiful historic Cathedral building.