Closing ceremony to mark the end of Bradford's tenure as UK City of Culture 2025
The first of two performances of Brighter Still will take place today (Saturday 20 December) which marks the end of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture
Brighter Still will mark the end of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.
Over the last 12 months over 5000 cultural events have taken place across the district.
It's taking place in Myrtle Park in Bingley, with thousands of people due to attend over the weekend.
It's being performed on the longest night of the year, also known as the winter solstice.
'Community dancers', some who've never danced on a stage in their life among the hundreds taking part.
This year, programmes has featured events across an array of artforms, including: a 36-hour journey of sound with local musicians by Jeremy Deller, Charles Hazlewood and the Paraorchestra.
It's hosted the Turner Prize, one of the most prestigious art prizes in the world.
As well as artwork by Bradford-born David Hockney created in drones for the first time.
Shanaz Gulzar, Creative Director of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture said: “Bradford 2025 has created a powerful new narrative for the city and district, and I am delighted to see the rise in civic pride as a direct result of our year as UK City of Culture.
"Events have brought communities together and given us a chance to share the rich cultural life of Bradford with the world.
"This year has seen us welcome millions of people and we have laid the foundations for long-term transformation with capital investments, training opportunities, wide-ranging education initiatives, artist-development projects, and of course our cultural programme.
Thank you to all the residents of Bradford who have come together to make this year such a huge success.”