Around Ipswich
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 27 2026
Live music at The Smokehouse, volunteering at Chantry Walled Garden and more: our hand-picked guide to what is on across Ipswich from 27 April 2026.
Ipswich Unitarian Meeting House – summer openings
An article introducing visitors to the Grade 1 listed Ipswich Unitarian meeting house with summer opening hours
Suffolk Show… incoming!
The Suffolk Show returns to Trinity Park on 27-28 May, with around 85,000 visitors expected. Free parking, plus shuttle buses from the train station.
Greener Ipswich Comes to St. Nicholas Street: Your Guide to Town Centre Upgrades
St Nicholas Street works start on 27 April 2026, part of the Greener Ipswich Project: around 26 weeks of phased work from Princes Street to Wolsey Square.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 20 2026
The Hive hosts the Express Yourself LGBTQIA+ group and English conversation classes, plus dance, art and live music across Ipswich, week of 20 April 2026.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 13 2026
From free Welcome Wednesdays at Museum Street Methodist Church to Stay & Play at Kesgrave Library and a home match day: Ipswich picks, 13 April 2026.
On the huh? Get the T-shirt
Ipswich slang that only makes sense if you’re from here, on a proper tee. Buy merch, support Ipswich community projects.
Welcome to the Ipswich.love Directory
The ipswich.love Directory is now live: a curated list of businesses, charities and community groups covering the whole town and surrounding villages.
ITGA Summer Guided Walks
ITGA Summer Guided Walks blog describes the various guided walks around the town centre and waterfront areas of historic ipswich
ActivSheds celebrates 10 years of community, craftsmanship and connection in the heart of Ipswich
ActivSheds marks ten years with a celebration at the CRESS Pavilion, Halifax Road, on Friday 8 May, 11am-2pm: meet members and see the workshop.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 06 2026
Week of 6 April in Ipswich: box kit making at Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve, Man V Fat Football, live music and creative workshops across the town.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 30 2026
Musical theatre dance for juniors at Castle Hill URC Church, over-60s exercise at Murrayside and more Ipswich events for the week of 30 March 2026.
Samba time, anyone?
Get down to the Cornhill in Ipswich today to party like a Brazilian!. The new new location for the portal opens today from 1pm. Samba time, anyone?
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 23 2026
Beginner beekeeping at The People's Community Garden, a weekly men's circle at CHIp Studios, plus history and wellbeing sessions around Ipswich this week.
Windrush: vibrant event to light up Ipswich
Ipswich comes together to celebrate the Windrush anniversary
Be part of an Official Guinness World Records’ Attempt
Ipswich makes an attempt on a Guinness World record trying to create the largest human cancer ribbon. Trinity Park sees the attempt - join in
You Are Ipswich!
Across the town, we’re listening - through surveys, recordings and conversations - capturing what makes Ipswich distinctive and how culture can help our town to thrive over the next decade.
Future Female Society celebrates 10 years of impact ahead of International Women’s Day
Future Female Society (FFS) marked its 10-year anniversary with a celebration evening on Tuesday 24th February at King Street Cinema
Local voices help shape future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners welcomed businesses, community groups, entrepreneurs, and artists from across Ipswich last night to share their ideas for The Baths regeneration project.
Street Performers’ Showcase
Ipswich Borough Council wants musicians, magicians, dancers and living statues for its first Street Performers Showcase on 4 April. Apply by 6 March.
Royal Bengal Sports Club
a blog post describing the Royal Bengal Sports Club in Ipswich, a community led club for everyone
1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week
Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 new trees across the town to mark Ipswich Loves Trees Week (14 to 20 February 2026). The annual initiative celebrates the vital role trees play in the town’s landscape, wildlife habitats and overall wellbeing.
Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support
Work starts on Town Centre Greening
Ipswich Borough Council is beginning a project to add greening into Ipswich Town Centre. The post describes the project
Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026
A summary of events for Valentine's weekend taking place in various Ipswich locations in 2026