Your local guide to what’s on, including activities, exhibitions, craft markets,
theatre and dance, and events in Ipswich.
We love to tell you about events that are happening locally, as well as those further afield that might be of interest to you. Posting a community event is free so whether it is a concert, rally, craft fair, fund-raiser, or other type of event we’d love to hear from you.
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And if it is Photography or Art Exhibitions in Ipswich you are interested in, click here for the latest exhibitions in Ipswich and the surrounding area.
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Jun 24 @ 10:30
Leading art historian John Sheeran’s new programme of talks gets under way on Wednesday 25th March at Ipswich Film Theatre. John has been attracting big audiences to the Corn ExchangeRead more
Jun 24 @ 11:00 – 21:00
Never about when we’re open? Today we’re here 11am to 9pm-so why not pop over during the evening if you can’t do weekdays or Sundays?Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens inRead more
Jun 24 @ 13:30 – 17:00
Join us for a Suffolk High Tea Cruise, and enjoy delicious, freshly baked fruit and plain scones, clotted cream and jam, sandwiches with tea or coffee. Our cruises are designedRead more
Jun 24 @ 18:30 – 21:00
An evening of business networking at the ISSA Annual General Meeting Join us for our Annual General Meeting to be held at stunning new venue, Copdock Hall on Wednesday 24thRead more
Dir: Marc Mason, UK, 2012, 115 mins A delightful portrait of the fascinating 50s jazz musician and popular radio broadcaster, Ken Sykora. Inspired by Django Reinhardt, Ken’s musical career wasRead more
Jun 24 @ 19:45
Presented by Appeal Theatre Company With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favourite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928Read more
Jun 25 @ 14:15 – 15:45
Guided Walks Thursdays 7th May - Heart of Ipswich 14th May - Saints to Waterfront 21st May - West Side Story 28th May - Blackfriars to Waterfront 4th JuneRead more
Jun 25 @ 19:00
Vocal harmony group The Overtones - Lachie Chapman, Darren Everest, Timmy Matley, Mark Franks and Mike Crawshaw - blend classic ’50s harmonies with modern pop. Since the release of theirRead more
Jun 25 @ 19:30
Dir: Spike Lee, US, 1990, 124 mins Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington) is an ace jazz trumpeter with his own quintet and a love ofRead more
Dir: Marc Mason, UK, 2012, 115 mins A delightful portrait of the fascinating 50s jazz musician and popular radio broadcaster, Ken Sykora. Inspired by Django Reinhardt, Ken’s musical career wasRead more
Jun 25 @ 19:45
Presented by Appeal Theatre Company With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favourite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928Read more
Jun 26 @ 12:00
Climb aboard the number 38 free shuttle bus around Ipswich every Friday at 12pm during the Ip-art Festival, and be entertained with acoustic music for passengers during your journey around the town.Read more
Jun 26 @ 18:30 – 22:00
Join us for a Summer Cruise, and enjoy a delicious, freshly cooked hot supper with side salad and bread roll (Vegetarian options available. Please advise when booking). Our cruises areRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:00
Jazz dinner and live music by outstanding jazz quartet Morphology who draw on the cool sounds of 1950s West Coast America, carefully selects some melodic compositions from the avant-garde sceneRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:30
Following their massively successful and critically acclaimed Sweet Home Chicago tour, The Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action packed show to celebrate over 30 years ofRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:30
Dir: Spike Lee, US, 1990, 124 mins Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington) is an ace jazz trumpeter with his own quintet and a love ofRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:30
Tracing pathways in space, four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage for the first time. 4 x 4 is a collaboration between two worlds: ballet and juggling. BothRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Held at the Waterstones Bookstore, poets Dean Parkin and Fran Locke read from their recent collections of their own poetry. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to shareRead more
Jun 26 @ 19:45
Presented by Appeal Theatre Company With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favourite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928Read more
Jun 26 @ 19:45
Presented by Kesgrave Amateur Theatre. This tragi-comedy follows Irene and her two daughters as they begin a long journey in which the girls lose their mum in spirit but notRead more
Jun 26 @ 20:00 – 23:00
Dead Rat Orchestra present a live soundtrack performed to James Holcombe’s 16mm experimental documentary film TYBURNIA, which explores the enduring influence that public execution has had on the UK’s socio-Read more
Jun 27 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Jun 27 all-day
The 54th Thames Barge Match, hosted by the Pin Mill Sailing Club will be held on Saturday 27th June 2015. Get close to the action of an historic Thames BargeRead more
Jun 27 @ 10:00 – 16:30
A one-day course aims to cover all the things you need to know before starting to keep a few pigs on your land. It will not be looking at commercialRead more
Jun 27 @ 10:00 – 16:30
Visit three great attractions on one inclusive ticket - the Transport Museum, The Ipswich Railway Modellers Association HQ and the Ipswich Model Engineering Society. A free bus service links theRead more
Jun 27 @ 10:00 – 16:30
Visit three great attractions on one inclusive ticket - the Transport Museum, The Ipswich Railway Modellers Association HQ and the Ipswich Model Engineering Society. A free bus service links theRead more
Jun 27 @ 10:30 – 12:30
Drop-in: 10:30-12:30 and 13:30-15:30 The Family Art Room is open for children of all ages and their adults to get creative! Work with our friendly artist to turn your ideasRead more
Jun 27 @ 12:00
Foxhall International Raceway is a 382 metre tarmac oval track and is the fastest and largest track that Spedeworth promotes. The track has a steel cable fence above an armcoRead more
Jun 27 @ 13:00 – 17:00
At Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DH A workshop led by Ipswich jazz drummer and bandleader Bob Airzee. The workshop does not intend to turn everyone intoRead more
Jun 27 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching at St Mary’s Church in Wherstead which has a Norman doorway and views of the River Orwell and Orwell bridge. We have made arrangements forRead more
Jun 27 @ 15:00 – 19:00
Workshop of animated cartoons for childrens from 4 to 10 years. We learn to create together a real animated cartoon by different artistic techniques. The course is suitable for allRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:00
“Stars of the Stage” will showcase East Anglia’s brightest young performers in a variety of exciting dance and musical styles. Dancers aged from 6-21 will dazzle you with a magicalRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:30
Dir: Spike Lee, US, 1990, 124 mins Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes Bleek Gilliam (Denzel Washington) is an ace jazz trumpeter with his own quintet and a love ofRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:30
Arts Festival Concert Soloist: Jennifer Pike (violin) Rimsky-Korsakov Easter Festival Overture Rozsa Variations on a Hungarian Peasant Song Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Tchaikovsky Symphony no 4 Jennifer Pike madeRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:30 – 22:00
Peppery Productions & Jazz East at the Fludyers present vocalist Noemi Nuti accompanied by Quentin Collins (trumpet/flugelhorn), Andrew McCormack (piano), Tim Thornton (double bass) and Ernesto Simpson (drums). A showRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:30
Visit Alaturka Turkish Restaurant in Ipswich and enjoy a three course meal, and an evening of Belly Dancing entertainment, provided by Sama Belly Dance. Belly Dancer Evenings at Alaturka areRead more
Jun 27 @ 19:45
Presented by Appeal Theatre Company With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favourite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928Read more
Jun 27 @ 19:45
Presented by Kesgrave Amateur Theatre. This tragi-comedy follows Irene and her two daughters as they begin a long journey in which the girls lose their mum in spirit but notRead more
Jun 28 @ 08:00
This event will be held at the Arobretum of Christchurch Park. Join this global phenomena of releasing happy hormones into the atmosphere. A combination of laughter, exercises and yogic breathing.Read more
Jun 28 @ 10:00 – 13:00
Enjoy a 3hr cruise along the River Orwell onboard our luxury sailing yacht Viking Blue before returning to the marina to enjoy a delicious two course lunch at Waterfront Bistro.Read more
Jun 28 @ 10:30
Festival Service with The Choir of St Mary-le-Tower and Orchestra Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on TwitterRead more
Jun 28 @ 11:00 – 16:00
Join us for a Summer Lunch Cruise, and enjoy locally sourced roast beef or chicken or vegetarian option, with usual trimmings followed by apple crumble or fresh fruit salad. AfternoonRead more
Jun 28 @ 12:00
Celebration of events such as 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, VE/VJ Day celebrations and Armed Forces Week. Ipswich Armed ForcesRead more
Jun 28 @ 12:00
Foxhall International Raceway is a 382 metre tarmac oval track and is the fastest and largest track that Spedeworth promotes. The track has a steel cable fence above an armcoRead more
Jun 28 @ 15:00 – 17:00
No, not another heavy metal pub band but the unique Ipswich modern jazz trio who play a selection of modern jazz classics from the jazz masters, but often in aRead more
Jun 28 @ 20:00
Presented by Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Do you fancy yourself as “The Ruler of the Queen’s Navee”? Perhaps you want to be a sailor or even a “Sister orRead more
Jun 30 @ 09:30 – 16:30
Learn the basics of a skill that is rapidly coming back into fashion, having been replaced by computer cut plastic signage in the 1980s. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens inRead more
Jun 30 @ 13:10 – 13:55
44th Annual Series at St Mary le-Tower, Ipswich As we continue to remember the centenary of the First World War, music written or influenced by war is a continuing threadRead more
Jun 30 @ 14:15
Ipswich has a wealth of architectural styles spanning over 800 years of heritage. This walk looks at the history of the town illustrated by 10 of our most iconic buildings.Read more
Jun 30 @ 14:15 – 15:45
Guided Walks - Tuesdays 5th May - Introduction to Ipswich 12th May - Anglo Saxon Origins of Ipswich 19th May - Ipswich First and Finest 26th May - TheatreRead more
