Live At The Courtyard at Darley Street Market, Bradford

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Darley Street Market in Bradford city centre will host a new live music festival this summer, with Pulled Apart By Horses, Lucy Spraggan and The Hoosiers confirmed as headline acts.

Live At The Courtyard will take place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing three days of outdoor concerts to the market’s Courtyard space.

Live Music in Bradford City Centre

The festival will feature a headline act and support performer each day, alongside outdoor bars and food options. Further details, including support act announcements, are expected to follow.

• Friday 14 August: Pulled Apart By Horses
• Saturday 15 August: Lucy Spraggan
• Sunday 16 August: The Hoosiers

Confirmed Headline Acts

Pulled Apart By Horses

Leeds band Pulled Apart By Horses will perform on Friday evening. Known for high-energy live shows, the band has built a strong following through intense performances and a close connection with audiences.

Lucy Spraggan

Lucy Spraggan will headline on Saturday evening. The singer-songwriter first gained national attention on The X Factor in 2012 and has since achieved more than 210 million Spotify streams, with over 150,000 albums sold.

Her latest album, Other Sides of the Moon, features reworked tracks from her previous records alongside new material.

The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers will headline on Sunday afternoon. The indie-pop band rose to prominence with their debut album The Trick To Life, which reached number one in the UK charts and included the hit singles Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr A.

Event Times and Tickets

• Friday 14 August: Doors open at 7pm, tickets £18 plus booking fees
• Saturday 15 August: Doors open at 7pm, tickets £20 plus booking fees
• Sunday 16 August: Doors open at 1.30pm, tickets £24 plus booking fees

Music is expected to begin around 45 minutes after doors open. Each headline act will perform for around one hour.

Tickets for Live At The Courtyard go on sale from Monday 18 May 2026 through the Bradford Theatres website.

About Darley Street Market

Darley Street Market is a modern Bradford city centre venue run by Bradford Council. Opened in July 2025, it includes shopping, food, leisure and cultural spaces across three floors, as well as an outdoor Courtyard for events.

The venue includes the Lifestyle Hall, Fresh Food Hall and Darley Street Kitchen, with food traders, cafés, a bar, live music facilities, screens and an outdoor terrace overlooking the city.

The Courtyard hosts a range of activities throughout the year, including markets, arts events, cultural programmes, family activities and live entertainment.

For updates about events and activities across Bradford Council markets, visitors can sign up to the regular newsletter at bradfordmarkets.com.