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.
We have also included a selection of local leisure learning, short courses and lectures, and if it is Car Boot Sales you are looking for, then click here for more details.
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 21 @ 20:00 – 22:30
Zoe Francis, Jim Mullen and the Chris Ingham Trio Hosted by Ipswich Jazz Club. Ipswich Jazz Club put on monthly jazz gigs at the California Club, the third Sunday 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
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 @ 19:30
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 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 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
Jul 12 all-day
The Indian Summer Mela is the second of the cultural events that are scheduled as part of World Music Weekend. Come along to Christchurch Park and immerse yourself in theRead more
Jul 25 @ 11:00 – 23:00
Jimmys Farm Sausage & Beer Festival combines the best of music and food in equal parts! Finalists in the 2014 UK Festival Awards for Best Small Festival and Best GrassRead more
Jul 25 @ 11:00 – 23:00
The Sausage & Beer Festival is back! Jimmy’s Farm had a ball last year and can’t wait to do it all again in 2015. There’s some great changes this yearRead more
Jul 26 @ 11:00 – 23:00
Jimmys Farm Sausage & Beer Festival combines the best of music and food in equal parts! Finalists in the 2014 UK Festival Awards for Best Small Festival and Best GrassRead more
Jul 26 @ 11:00 – 23:00
The Sausage & Beer Festival is back! Jimmy’s Farm had a ball last year and can’t wait to do it all again in 2015. There’s some great changes this yearRead more
Jul 31 – Aug 2 all-day
A truly independent Volkswagen, Arts and Music festival that doesn’t work to a formula and excels with diverse live music, a beautiful venue and unrivalled FREE activities for children which have included totem-pole makingRead more
Aug 15 all-day
The annual Ipswich Maritime festival is organised by Ipswich Borough Council. Each year it attracts in excess of 50,000 visitors., and the Maritime Markets are always a popular attraction. ThereRead more
Aug 16 all-day
The annual Ipswich Maritime festival is organised by Ipswich Borough Council. Each year it attracts in excess of 50,000 visitors., and the Maritime Markets are always a popular attraction. ThereRead more
Aug 17 all-day
The annual Ipswich Maritime festival is organised by Ipswich Borough Council. Each year it attracts in excess of 50,000 visitors., and the Maritime Markets are always a popular attraction. ThereRead more
