By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London

The annual Bradford African Festival of Art is scheduled to hold between Monday 3rd of August and 9th of August, 2026 with activities holding in different Venues in Bradford City.

The theme for this year’s festival is ” NKOSOO ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESS”.

The opening ceremony and cultural workshop will hold on Monday 3rd of August 2026 at the great and small hall, University of Bradford, 1 Richmond road, BD7, 1DP by 4pm.

African film festival holds on 4th August, 2026 at the national media and science museum, Bradford all day.

Workshop and entertainment will hold on the 5th of August, 2026 by 4pm. Venue is the Darley market, Bradford.

On the 6th of August, 2026 the festival will feature theatre and stage play at Bradford Art centre, Bradford by 4pm.

African open market day is scheduled for 7th of August 2026 by 9am at the centenery square/ City Park, Bradford followed by African open market and outdoor festival on the 8th of August, 2026 by 9am at the same venue.

BAFA 2026 will be rounded off on the 9th of August 2026 with festival award night to be held at the event place, Bradford by 5pm.

This year’s festival will also be featuring live art exhibition and workshops, music, dance and performance, African fashion and textile showcases, African food and cooking Demos as well as family and community engagement activities.

For more enquiry, call +44778 259204 or +447352 396308. You can also send an email to info@bradfordafricanfestival.com.