Ipswich Events
Discover upcoming events in Ipswich, Suffolk. Find local live music, comedy, family days out, theatre, festivals, markets, food and drink events and things to do nearby.
Tom McRae
October 16, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
Seth Lakeman
October 16, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
The Legends in Vegas – After Hours
October 17, 2026
3 ST Helens Street Ipswich IP4 1HE
Dracula
October 17, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Jim
October 17, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
October 18, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
Boogie Wonderland
October 18, 2026
3 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1HE
Willy Mason
October 18, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
Bright Places
October 20, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
The Michael Portillo Show
October 20, 2026
3 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1HE
An Evening with Phil “The Power” Taylor, “My Life in Darts”
October 20, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
Showstopper
October 21, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
October 21, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Kelley Stoltz
October 21, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!
October 22, 2026
King Street Ipswich IP1 1DH
Ed Patrick – Numb & Number
October 22, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Richard Ayoade
October 22, 2026
3 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1HE
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
October 23, 2026
King Street Ipswich IP1 1DH
Ivan Moon
October 23, 2026
International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU, UK, Ipswich, GB
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
October 24, 2026
3 ST Helens Street Ipswich IP4 1HE
The Void
October 24, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Killer Couples: With Emma Kenny
October 24, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
October 24, 2026
College St, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1XF Ipswich IP1 1XF
Drag Bingo: ’80s Edition – Ipswich
October 24, 2026
312 Tuddenham Road Ipswich IP4 3QJ
Bread Bowl Line Dancing & Craft Workshop
October 24, 2026
25 St Nicholas St, Ipswich IP1 1TW
Back to the Point / Shed / What On Earth
October 24, 2026
International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU, UK, Ipswich, GB
James Bond Concert Spectacular
October 25, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
Natural History Museum Presents: Dinosaurs !
October 26, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Holmes & Watson
October 27, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Holmes & Watson Magic Show
October 27, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Rude Science
October 27, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
October 27, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Spot’s Birthday Party
October 28, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Lagos Thugs
October 28, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour
October 29, 2026
King Street Ipswich IP1 1DH
Whitney Queen of the Night
October 29, 2026
3 ST Helens Street Ipswich IP4 1HE
Things To Do in Ipswich
Dovetail Events helps people discover what is on in Ipswich, from live music and comedy nights to theatre, family attractions, festivals, markets, food and drink events and community days out. New events are added regularly, so this page is designed to stay useful for both local residents and visitors planning a day out in Suffolk.
Use the event listings above to find upcoming dates, then explore related town, county and category pages to discover more things to do nearby.
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📍 Holbrook Rd, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY
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Cineworld Ipswich
📍 11 Grafton Way Ipswich
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Crown Pools Ipswich
📍 Crown Pools, Ipswich Crown Street Suffolk
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Anglia Indoor Karting
📍 ANGLIA INDOOR KARTING (IPSWICH) LTD 12 Farthing Road Ipswich Suffolk
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Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
📍 Jimmy’s Farm Pannington Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk
🐷 Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park – Family Days Out Near Ipswich 📍 Address: Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk,…
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Events Near Ipswich
If there are not many events listed directly in Ipswich yet, check nearby towns and wider Suffolk pages. This helps you find local days out without missing events just outside the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What events are on in Ipswich?
You can find live music, comedy, theatre, family days out, festivals, markets and community events on Dovetail Events. Listings are updated regularly as new events are added.
How do I find events near Ipswich this weekend?
Use the event listings on this page or visit the This Weekend and Events This Week pages to browse upcoming events by date.
Can I submit an event in Ipswich?
Yes. Organisers, venues, promoters and community groups can submit events to Dovetail Events using the submit event page.
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