Common/Wealth: 29% Festival Friday

We are the 29%

29% Festival is a FREE festival for young people, celebrating the talent and ambition across Bradford. Common/Wealth's Youth Board and Speakers Corner Collective host this weekend of unmissable events!

Friday 28^th November 5pm – 9pm An evening for girls, young women and people of other marginalised identities. Get glammed up with your friends, recharge your batteries and connect with young creatives in a safe and inspiring space. 

Try magazine making, a dance workshop and reflect how you can use your voice to make a difference in your community. Then sing the night away at our Eat-Along Bollywood film experience with free food from Sonia Sandhu!

Saturday 29^th November 12pm – 8pmWe’re not joking there is something for everyone! Three floors of activity: gaming, new writing, make-up and modelling, a rap battle, boxing, a UV bassline day rave, crafts, live music, afrobeats and a glamorous cabaret of drag and dance.

Everyone presenting work is under 25. Headline sets from IFB and Niall M1. There will be pancakes too!

Book your Saturday tickets here. 

Adult Attendance 

29% Festival is for young people up to the age of 25. Adults may attend if accompanying young people/groups or by invite only. You can make group bookings via the ticket link or by contacting saoirse@commonwealththeatre.co.uk

If you are an adult who would like to see the young people's commissioned work, for potential future bookings or collaborations, then please contact Common/Wealth directly via; saoirse@commonwealththeatre.co.uk. There will be a designated room for adults to relax whilst young people enjoy the day.

29% Festival is Supported by Bradford 2025