Things to Do
The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon Corporate Challenge Returns for 2026!
We're so happy to announce The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon Corporate Challenge is making a grand return for 2026!
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – July 13 2026
With the days rolling on, there is never a shortage of superb things to do in our historic corner of Suffolk.
Ipswich Book Festival is back – and chapter two looks even bigger
The second Ipswich Book Festival runs 2-4 October 2026: 50-plus events across ten town centre venues, with Caroline Quentin and Janet Street-Porter.
Take a fresh look at Heritage Open Days – September 2026
Heritage Open Days returns to Ipswich this September with many new events and activities to explore - all for free
Did somebody say the C-Word ?
A blog article giving heads up information for Christmas 2026 events in and around Ipswich with links to each event
What shall we do in Ipswich this half-term?
Ipswich is at its best when people come together, and the half‑term holidays bring a brilliant mix of activities for families in Ipswich
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.
New Ipswich project invites local people and communities to connect with nature
New nature based project run by the ActivLives team at the at the People’s Community GardenMaidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich IP2 8RE
Ipswich unites for Premier League promotion parade as the whole town turns blue
details as to the promotion celebration bus tour around Ipswich for the ITFC promotion back to the Premier League
Windrush Festival Returns to Ipswich this June
Landseer Park hosts the Heritage & Legacy Music Festival on Saturday 20 June 2026, the Ipswich Windrush Society's fourth, marking 78 years since Windrush.
Facial Acupuncture: A Natural Alternative to Botox & Fillers
Maria, a women's health acupuncture practitioner in Ipswich, on how facial acupuncture boosts collagen and circulation, and why it is not a quick fix.
The Walk’s Vintage & Retro Street Market is back!
The Walk’s Vintage & Retro Street Market is back on 3rd May2026. Come in to the town to enjoy a variety of stalls and interesting things
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.
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?
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
Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026
A summary of events for Valentine's weekend taking place in various Ipswich locations in 2026
Ipswich community invited to help shape future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners shares plans for a £1.92m Creative Digital Skills Lab at The Baths. Free public event, 10 February, The Church on St Stephen's Lane.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 26 2026
Gainsborough Community Library hosts the Wednesday Singing Group, ActivSteps runs at California Social Club and Broomhill Library has Saturday Lego Fun.
Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival – Driving Growth, Innovation, and Collaboration
Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival – Driving Growth, Innovation, and Collaboration. Ipswich.love lists this and other upcoming business, networking and workshop events in the Town
The Hay Wain Comes Home: Celebrate John Constable’s 250th Anniversary in Ipswich at Christchurch Mansion
Constable's The Hay Wain comes to Suffolk for the first time in 2026, shown at Christchurch Mansion alongside Ipswich's own preparatory sketches.
DineMeet: Turning Strangers into Friends, One Dinner at a Time
Elene Marsden brought the idea home from Bangkok: strangers at a shared table, a different Ipswich restaurant each time. Three DineMeet dinners in so far.
Discover the Magic of Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre 2025 – Festive Fun for All Ages
Ipswich is set to sparkle and shine as the Town Hall, Corn Exchange, and Cornhill are transformed into a festive haven for the first-ever Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre.
Ipswich Craft Beer Week!
Ipswich is celebrating Craft Beer for a whole week 17 – 23 November 2025, as beer lovers around the town host events celebrating craft beer with special events.
Fancy playing Netball?
Teacher's Pet Netball is a vibrant community welcoming players of all abilities. Matches played at Kesgrave High School.