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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Jun 21 @ 10:00 – 16:00
A diverse range of art and design, vintage and craft when St. Peter’s Street plays host to 30+ stalls. 10am through to 4pm. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in newRead more
Jun 21 @ 15:00 – 17:00
Playing a popular mix of jazz including standards from the great American songbook, funk, Latin, blues and also some unusual treatments of modern pop songs. www.bodyandsouljazzband.co.uk. Free.Share this:Share on FacebookRead more
Jun 21 @ 19:30
Get ready to party as the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, That’ll Be The Day, returns with its Brand New 2015 Show! This hugely entertaining new production featuresRead more
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
Jun 22 @ 10:30
Flying the Flag for our Armed Forces is an opportunity for the whole nation to display its appreciation for the contribution made by all those who serve, or have servedRead more
A poetic physical dance theatre production for children aged 4+ and their families. Mr Dedalus and his son Icarus are trapped on an island. They long for home, but there’sRead more
Jun 23 @ 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
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 @ 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
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 @ 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 @ 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 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 @ 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 @ 19:00
“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 @ 19:45
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 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 @ 10:30
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 @ 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 @ 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 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
Jul 1 @ 19:00
ix Shortlisted Authors Reading Room 01 Jul 15 19.00 for 19.30 £8 (including wine & nibbles beforehand) The six authors shortlisted for the 2015 New Angle Prize for Literature, inRead more
Jul 1 @ 19:30
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s witty and romantic masterpiece is one of the best-loved stories of all time. Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for thisRead more
Jul 2 @ 19:15
With Andy Craven-Griffiths and Ed Broom Always stimulating and inspiring the Writers’ Café is a platform for new writing. A well established festival favourite, this lively, informal evening is openRead more
Jul 2 @ 19:45
Presented by Horizon Theatre Company By Frank McGuinness. An Irishman, an Englishman and an American - Edward, Michael and Adam - have been kidnapped and are being held hostage inRead more
Jul 3 @ 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
Jul 3 @ 18:00
The Midnight Run has been performed in cities throughout the world. Created by performance poet and adventurer Inua Ellams, it is a walking, arts and culture-inspired urban journey like noRead more
Jul 3 @ 18:30
Concert Arena situated at the lower end of the Park. Entrance for the concert is via the Soane Street (Christchurch Mansion) gates or from Fonnereau Road. Featuring the Heart ofRead more
Jul 3 @ 19:45
Presented by Horizon Theatre Company By Frank McGuinness. An Irishman, an Englishman and an American - Edward, Michael and Adam - have been kidnapped and are being held hostage inRead more
Jul 4 all-day
FILMS: Frozen (Sing Along) (PG) Gates Open @ 9am Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (U) Gates Open @ 12pm Avengers Assemble (12A) Gates Open @ 3:15pm The Bodyguard (15) Gates OpenRead more
Jul 4 @ 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
Jul 4 @ 19:00
An evening of hilarious vibrant Neo-Cabaret brought to Ip-Art by Agent Burlieque of the Big Top entertainment. With Song, hilarity, sideshow, a French chanteuse and off the wall victoriana bandRead more
Jul 4 @ 19:45
Presented by Horizon Theatre Company By Frank McGuinness. An Irishman, an Englishman and an American - Edward, Michael and Adam - have been kidnapped and are being held hostage inRead 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 5 @ 12:00
Dr Hyacynth Haystack and Dr Christobell Misschief will be mixing and mingling amidst the music with bubbles, magic, puppets, balloons and circus tricks raising the profile of Suffolk Artlink byRead more
Jul 6 @ 19:00
An introduction to clowning using the red nose, play, games, exercises, improvisation. A chance to reconnect with your funny/ silly bone with an innocence and openness. A fun, supportive, playfulRead more
