RISE – Kirsty Housley & Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo) - at City Park

Our opening event. Believe your eyes – there’ll be magic in the Bradford air…

We’re turning City Park and Centenary Square into the stage for an astonishing show – bringing magic to some unexpected places.

RISE is an open-air spectacular that heralds the start of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It’s created by Kirsty Housley, the award-winning theatre director, in collaboration with Steven Frayne, the brilliant Bradford-born magician formerly known as Dynamo.

Don’t miss this celebration of our district, an inspiring tribute to the people and communities who make Bradford magic.

Tickets just £2, with under-16s and over-60s getting in free. Bradford residents aged 16–25 can also get free tickets by signing up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass.

Read our frequently asked questions for more information about this event.