LGBTQ+ History Month in Bradford
Bradford District will once again celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, in February, with organisations from across the district hosting a number of events.
LGBTQ+ History Month aims to bring together people to celebrate LGTBQ+ history and heritage and to help us learn from each other’s personal experiences.
This year’s theme is Activism and Social Change. The five historical figures being celebrated in 2025 are Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss and Olaudah Equiano.
Events in the Bradford District
Monday 3 February, 12noon – Opening of LGBTQ+ History Month and flag raising at Richmond Building, University of Bradford
Wednesday, 5 February (then for five weeks), 5.30pm to 7pm - Self Defence for Trans and Non-Binary Folks classes with Zoe Boyd, The Place, 31 John Street, Bradford. Book on LGBTQ Self Defence for Trans and Non-Binary folks with Zoë Boyd Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Thursday, 6 February, 1.30pm to 4pm – LGBTQ+ History Month Event from Bradford Council’s Children’s Services at City Hall
Thursday, 6 February, 1pm to 2pm – The Fight for Liberation – how it all started, free online event open to everyone. Book via The Fight for Liberation - How it all started Tickets, Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Thursday, 6 February, 6pm to 8pm - TrailBlazer for Queer Young People, aged 18-30. For details email admin@equitypartnership.org.uk
Friday, 7 February, 10am to 1pm - Coffee Socials - Coffee, Crafts and Chat with Equity Partnership, 1 Longlands Street, Bradford BD1 2TP. No booking required - open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ+
Friday, 7 February, 5pm to 8pm - Games and Gab - History Month Prize Quiz. Equity Partnership, address above. No booking needed - open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ+
Saturday, 8 February, 10.30am to 1pm - Out of the Box - Monochrome Drawing with Rugged Raven Creations. At Equity Partnership and online. Book on Out of The Box - Monochrome drawing Tickets, Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite
Monday, 10 February, 2pm to 4pm - Equity Open Day. Open to all. To find out more email admin@equitypartnership.org.uk
Thursday, 13 February, 1pm to 2pm – From Ace-Zir, the A-Z of LGBTQ+ - an introduction to LGBTQ+ Terminology. Free online event open to everyone. Book via From Ace-Zir, the A-Z of LGBTQ+ Tickets, Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Saturday, 15 February, 11am to 6pm – Out in the Hall at Cartwright Hall. Free events and activities around Cartwright Hall with Equity Partnership. Includes artwork created by Equity Partnership members for the I AM ME exhibition and the Queering the Exhibition project. Take part in a special recording for BCB radio with young people from Equity. bradfordmuseums.org/venue/cartwright-hall-art-gallery/
Monday, 17 February, 10.30am to 1pm - Together Under the Rainbow Flag: its legacy and future. Panel discussion at Shipley Library. Open to all. For more info email hello@outtogether.lgbt
Monday, 17 February, LGBTQ+ Training, Equity Partnership, 1 Longlands Street, Bradford BD1 2TP. Costs £20 per person. Book here - LGBTQ+ Awareness Training Tickets, Mon 17 Feb 2025 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
Wednesday, 19 February, 1pm to 2.30pm - Queer South Asians – looking back and forward. Free online event open to everyone. Book via Queer South Asians - Looking Back and Forward Tickets, Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Thursday, 20 February, 6pm to 8pm - TrailBlazer for Queer Young People, aged 18-30 at Equity Partnership, 1 Longlands Place, Bradford BD1 2TP. For info email admin@equitypartnership.org.uk
Friday, 21 February, 10am to 1pm - Coffee Socials - Coffee, Crafts and Chat with Equity Partnership, at Equity Partnership, address above. For info, email as above.
Saturday, 22 February, 1pm to 5pm - Out and About - Equity Partnership and Queer Adventures Yorkshire ramble around Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor. Meet at Shipley Train Station. Five mile walk, kids and dogs welcome. Wear walking shoes, bring a drink and snacks. Event for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ and trusted allies. If you need assistance on travel or a travel buddy email sophie@equitypartnership.org.uk
Monday, 24 February, 2-4pm - Equity Open Day at Equity Partnership (address above). More more info email admin@equitypartnership.org.uk
Wednesday, 26 February, 1pm to 2pm – Stonewall Postal Action Network (SPAN) film-showing and conversation with Austin Allen. Richmond Building, University of Bradford. Free event but places need to be booked - Stonewall Postal Action Network Documentary Screening with Austin Allen Tickets, Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Friday, 28 February, 7-8.30pm - Equity Book Group at Equity Partnership (address above). Book Club runs every last Friday of the month. Open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ+. For Zoom link email sophie@equitypartnership.org.uk.
In addition to the above, look out for LGBTQ+ History Month in Bradford Libraries – and discover the five historical Activists and Social Change-makers celebrated this year. Ask at your local Library or visit our social media – Bradford Libraries Facebook page or X @bradfordlibs247 during February to discover more.