Centenary Square, Bradford
Saturday 14th November 2009 From 4.30pm
Start your Christmas shopping in Bradford on Saturday 14th November then stay in the city centre to enjoy a fun filled early evening of festive family entertainment in Centenary Square.
The show is presented by Pulse breakfast presenter Alex Duffy. The live music is provided by members of Bradford Cathedral Choir, and the Red Hot Santa’s performing festive Funk, Ska and Calypso, played with a sense of humour.
The event comes to spectacular close with 'Kaosmos', a stunning show with a lights, live band, and aerial acrobatics from Grupo Puja, a world-renowned international aerial theatre company, suspended high above the Square.
For a preview of the performance, you can see Grupo Puja in action on www.grupopuja.com
German Christmas Market
Centenary Square
21st November to 6th December 2009
11am to 9pm
The following weekend Centenary Square will be filled by Bradford's German Christmas Market, with a carousel, bierkeller and bratwurst, festive entertainment and over 80 chalet stalls selling traditional festive gift items. The market runs for 4 weeks, and will be open 11am to 9pm each day.
There are host of other festive events around the district for you to enjoy in the run up to Christmas 2009 – here are some of the highlights:
Christmas Light Switch On Events
Town centres light up with festive illuminations:
- Keighley – 19th November 2009
- Ilkley – 21st November 2009
- Shipley and Bingley – 28th November 2009
Reindeer Parade
15th November 2009 Bradford City Centre
Santa arrives at the Kirkgate Centre in his sleigh pulled by real live reindeer.
Victorian Christmas Market
28th & 29th November 2009 Bradford Industrial Museum
Seasonal nostalgia with stalls, carol singers, and children’s entertainment.
Bradford Christmas Street Market
3rd – 6th December 2009 Bradford City Centre
Pick up your festive treats, mouth-watering foods, crafts and gift-wares.
Jack and the Beanstalk
12th December – 31st January 2010 Alhambra Theatre
Bradford’s spectacular panto is set to enchant and excite audiences of all ages.
City Carol Service
14th December 2009 Bradford Cathedral
Carols, readings, hymns and a guest performance by Maddy Prior of 'Steeleye Span'.
Midwinter Medieval Celebration
20th December 2009 Bolling Hall
Family activities, including authentic music, traditional plays and crafts.
For further information and a detailed guide to all the events around the district see: www.visitbradford.com
Information is correct at time of writing, but some information may be subject to change.
