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 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 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 @ 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 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 @ 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
Jul 3 @ 17:45
Blue Town is a Colchester based jazz band featuring vocals, saxophone, guitar, bas guitar and drums. Enjoy an evening of jazz that is fun, mellow, moody and accessible.Share this:Share on FacebookRead more
Jul 3 @ 19:45
Colchester based jazz band featuring vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass and drums. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share onRead more
Jul 5 all-day
Annual event that attracts up-to 40,000 visitors every year. Ipswich Music Day is the highlight in the diary for the regions top bands and artists, that perform on a numberRead more
Jul 10 @ 19:30
Enjoy a cruise on the beautiful River Orwell, aboard the Orwell Lady, with a buffet supper, while listening to live folk rock music with “Silbury Hill” Taking place on FridayRead more
Jul 19 @ 20:00 – 22:30
Love jazz? Then join us at Ipswich Jazz Club for some of the best in modern sounds. Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm - usually every third Sunday of the month. Doors openRead more
Jul 25 all-day
A fabulous new fun musical for all the family! Injecting the traditional format of the musical with the excitement of physical theatre, Paperwork! The Physical Musical takes a look atRead more
Aug 7 @ 17:45
Evolving from the Kol Paterson Trio, the current line up presents an eclectic mix of of music for your entertainment. Heidi O’Connor, front vocalist, along with the band, the band’sRead more
Aug 16 @ 20:00 – 22:30
Love jazz? Then join us at Ipswich Jazz Club for some of the best in modern sounds. Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm - usually every third Sunday of the month. Doors openRead more
Sep 4 @ 19:45
Locally based Andi Hopgood presents a night of great jazz and improvisation along with her equally talented quartet featuring alto saxophonist Martin HathawayShare this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)ClickRead more
Sep 20 @ 20:00 – 22:30
Love jazz? Then join us at Ipswich Jazz Club for some of the best in modern sounds. Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm - usually every third Sunday of the month. Doors openRead more
Oct 2 @ 19:45
A natural born improviser, Hannah has played the saxophone from an early age. Her début album, ‘Forget Me Not’, showcases her hallmark velvety tone. Hannah is accompanied by her quartet,Read more
Oct 18 @ 20:00 – 22:30
Love jazz? Then join us at Ipswich Jazz Club for some of the best in modern sounds. Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm - usually every third Sunday of the month. Doors openRead more
Nov 6 @ 12:32 – 13:32
First time to St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Jazz Bazaar was formed seven years ago. Join us as we welcome them to St Peter’s by the Waterfront. Share this:Share onRead more
Dec 4 @ 19:45
Zoe Gilby is a jazz vocalist and songwriter making an impact on today’s jazz scene. A repertoire starting with original compositions written with her double bass husband Andy Champion andRead more
