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Ipswich Music Day 2026

Ipswich Borough Council at Christchurch Park, Ipswich

Information - Ipswich Music Day 2026

Plan your Ipswich Music Day

As we count down to Ipswich Music Day taking over Christchurch Park this Sunday, 5 July, Ipswich Entertains is giving event goers all the information they need to get ready to enjoy the UK’s largest free one-day festival.

Running from 12pm – 8pm, there will be a lineup of over 60 artists and musicians playing live throughout the day and performing across six stages, along with fairground rides for children and adults, street food, and a marketplace featuring a vibrant mix of vendors in the park.

The Bowl Stage sponsored by BBC Suffolk, near to the Henley Road entrance will, among other talented artists, feature BBC Introducing Artists.

The Crossroad Stage, sponsored by Costa Coffee, close to the Westerfield entrance of the park is highlighting rock and indie music.

The Rise Stage sponsored by Suffolk Sound, next to the playground, for crowd-pleasing pop music.

Pond Stage in the heart of the park will present indie, rap, R&B and DJs as well as hosting the winner of Suffolk One’s Battle of the Bands competition.

The Mansion Stage, sponsored by Grapevine, next to the marketplace will feature acoustic and jazz artists and soul singing groups.

In addition to five stages of local music artists, this year’s Indian Summer Mela will be part of Ipswich Music Day, This rich and colourful celebration of Indian culture will include live entertainment on a fully programmed Mela Stage, as well as workshops, demonstrations, and authentic Indian street food.

View the full lineup to see set times for each of the six stages at: Ipswich Music Day | Christchurch Park