Cedar Court Bradford to Host the 2026 Famtastic Awards

We’re proud to announce that Cedar Court Hotel Bradford will officially host the 2026 Famtastic Awards this October, welcoming hospitality and event professionals from across the UK for a day and evening dedicated to connection, celebration and the people who make this industry what it is.

Taking place on Friday 30th October 2026, the awards will bring together buyers, suppliers, agents and venues for networking, workshops, entertainment and the much anticipated awards ceremony itself.

For Cedar Court Hotels, it’s a particularly proud moment.

After previously achieving Commended recognition at the Famtastic Awards, hosting the event at our Bradford hotel feels like a real milestone for the team and another exciting step forward for the venue following continued investment and refurbishment.

A Proud Moment for Cedar Court Hotels

The Famtastic Awards have built a reputation for being one of the hospitality industry’s most transparent and respected award programmes, with winners judged fairly by industry peers rather than marketing spend or popularity contests.

That honesty and authenticity is exactly why hosting the awards means so much to the Cedar Court team.

The event will take place primarily within our refurbished Cedar Suite, one of Yorkshire’s largest and most flexible event spaces, perfectly suited to an industry gathering of this scale.

Guests attending the event will also experience first hand how much Cedar Court Hotel Bradford has evolved in recent years.

From refurbished event spaces and upgraded bedrooms to improved guest experiences throughout the hotel, it’s not the Cedar Court some people might remember from years gone by.

It’s modern Yorkshire hospitality with personality, scale and ambition.

Yorkshire Hospitality at the Centre of the Industry

Located just off the M62 with extensive free parking, 16 superfast EV chargers and excellent transport links into Bradford city centre, the hotel is ideally placed for delegates travelling from across the country.

With 300 parking spaces, on site accommodation and large event capacity under one roof, the venue offers event professionals a practical and welcoming base for the full Famtastic experience.

The day itself will include workshops, networking, engagement sessions and the awards ceremony, alongside the event’s Britpop inspired evening celebrations.

Steven Newby, Group Director of Sales at Cedar Court Hotels, said:

“Hosting the 2026 Famtastic Awards at Cedar Court Bradford is a fantastic moment for us as a team. The event represents everything great about the hospitality and events industry, people coming together, supporting each other and celebrating success properly.

We’re incredibly proud to showcase Bradford, our refurbished spaces and the level of hospitality our teams deliver every day. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through the doors this October.”

The Cuppa Campaign Returns Bigger Than Ever

The awards also arrive at an exciting time for Cedar Court Hotels as the business prepares to push its new “Ey Up, Brew Up!” campaign even further in 2026 following strong industry engagement and early momentum this year.

The campaign, fronted by mascot Cuppa, has already generated significant conversation across the hospitality sector with its Yorkshire personality, networking focus and fresh approach to engaging booking agents and event professionals.

Wayne Topley, Managing Director of Cedar Court Hotels, said:

“The Cuppa campaign is about taking what worked brilliantly last year and putting a rocket on it for 2026. We wanted to create something memorable, fun and genuinely different in an industry where too many campaigns can blend into one.

We’re making it bigger, more impactful and more ambitious than ever, and honestly, we can’t wait to see it on the Marketing Campaign shortlist because we’ve no doubt it’ll get there. It’s just too good.”

With the hospitality industry gathering under one roof at Bradford later this year, the Famtastic Awards provide the perfect stage for Cedar Court Hotels to continue building relationships across the sector while showcasing the direction the business is heading.

Book Your Place at the 2026 Famtastic Awards

Entries for the 2026 Famtastic Awards are now open, with free submissions available until 3rd July 2026.
Guests attending the event can also take advantage of exclusive accommodation rates at Cedar Court Hotel Bradford, making it easy to stay on site and enjoy the full event experience without worrying about travelling home afterwards.

Whether you’re entering an award, attending the networking sessions or simply joining the industry celebration, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to Bradford this October.

See you at the Famtastics.