Ipswich is a vibrant town and especially at this time of year, with many events themed for both the Christmas and New Year Festivities.
Across the length and breadth of the Town, venues, charities, businesses and arts organisations have pulled out all the stops to offer workshops and classes, visits from Father Christmas, parties, movie showings, murder mysteries and spectacular balls. Our events’ platform has a large number of experiences to get involved in, and here we feature just a few of the many on offer:
Ipswich Events – Christmas 2024
Trinity Park Conference & Events Centre
Take a look at the ‘Candy Land’ Christmas Party, the ‘Elf’ family Screening or ‘Magic Land’, the Co-op Juniors’ spectacular
Trinity Park Conference & Events Centre
Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8UH
Trinity Park is Suffolk's premier conference & events centre, hosting conferences, celebrations, and more. Get in touch with our events team today!
Events with Trinity Park Conference & Events Centre
- Sun 8th Mar 2026
- Sat 11th Apr 2026
- Wed 13th May 2026
Christchurch Mansion
Meet Father Christmas, or step into the holiday spirit for a festive performance by the Ipswich Choral Society, a friendly mixed choir of around 100 members.
Christchurch Mansion
Soane Street Ipswich IP4 2BE
One of Suffolk’s most treasured buildings, this beautiful Tudor mansion is the jewel in the crown of Ipswich’s historic past, boasting over 500 years of history.
Events with Christchurch Mansion
- Fri 13th Feb 2026
- Fri 13th Feb 2026
- Fri 13th Feb 2026
- Mon 16th Feb 2026
- Tue 17th Feb 2026
- Wed 18th Feb 2026
Stoke Bridge Workshops
Why not visit their Pop-up Christmas Market, try your hand at Fused Glass Christmas Decorations or make your own Lino-Print Christmas Cards
Stoke Bridge Workshops
9 Stoke Street Ipswich IP2 8BX
Stoke Bridge Workshops is a creative place for creative people. Offering workshops in a variety of arts and crafts from photography to painting, from jewellery making to signwriting
Events with Stoke Bridge Workshops
- Sat 21st Feb 2026
- Sat 28th Feb 2026
- Sat 28th Feb 2026
- Wed 4th Mar 2026
- Sat 7th Mar 2026
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Carve your own Wooden Christmas decoration!
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is the county's nature charity – the only organisation dedicated wholly to safeguarding Suffolk’s wildlife and countryside.
Events with Suffolk Wildlife Trust
- Fri 13th Feb 2026
Suffolk New College
Try your hand at Camera-less Printing for Christmas
Suffolk New College
Rope Walk Ipswich IP4 1LT
As a multi-award-winning institution, we at Suffolk New College pride ourselves on providing a diverse range of vocational courses, T-Levels, apprenticeships, and adult learning programs.
Events with Suffolk New College
- Mon 16th Feb 2026
- Wed 11th Mar 2026
- Thu 30th Apr 2026
New Year’s Eve in Ipswich
The Thomas Wolsey
Start 2025 with a bang… Pop the cork at midnight and enjoy live music.
The Thomas Wolsey
9-13 Saint Peter's Street Ipswich IP1 1XF
The Thomas Wolsey pub in Ipswich, Suffolk is a popular and lively venue. Housed in an old 16th-century merchant’s house, it exudes a cozy and traditional ambiance.
Events with The Thomas Wolsey
- Mon 16th Feb 2026
Good Inside Social
Food and good Company for New Year’s Eve
Good Inside Social
16 St Margaret's Green Ipswich IP4 2BS
Cooking and sharing really good food is our love language - it's what we know best. Good Inside Social is the perfect place to hang out, catch up, fill your belly or simply just sit and people-watch.
Venue 16
New Year’s Eve 2024 big party
Venue 16
312 Tuddenham Road Ipswich IP4 3QJ
Venue16 plays host to a variety of events throughout the year, from live music performances and quiz nights to art exhibitions and food festivals.
Events with Venue 16
- Sat 14th Feb 2026
- Sat 21st Feb 2026
- Fri 27th Feb 2026
- Fri 27th Feb 2026
- Tue 3rd Mar 2026
- Sun 22nd Mar 2026
- Sat 28th Mar 2026
Milsoms
Try out The Ice Ball
Milsoms, Kesgrave hall
Kesgrave IP5 2PU
Set in beautiful countryside, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a boutique hotel, luxurious spa and brasserie restaurant just outside Ipswich.
Events with Milsoms, Kesgrave hall
- Sat 7th Mar 2026
- Tue 17th Mar 2026
- Thu 30th Apr 2026
This is just a selection of what’s on in Ipswich. Check our full listing of events into 2025 and beyond.
Who wrote this about Ipswich?
Sam Sherman
Sam is a Co-Founder of Ipswich.love. Passionate about Ipswich, Sam looks to see how we might jointly reverse some of the recent negativity and bring some deserved positivity back to our beloved Town.
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