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Ipswich Love SPILL Festival!
SPILL Festival is back – and Ipswich is about to get creative again Get ready, Ipswich! From 23–26 October, the town will be buzzing
Tjimur Dance Theatre is coming to DanceEast’s Jerwood DanceHouse
Taiwan’s premiere contemporary dance company is bringing a show dedicated to exploring and expressing the identity of the indigenous Paiwan people.
Discover Ipswich’s Groundbreaking ‘Portal’ Art Installation Linking the Town to Global Cities
Ipswich is set to welcome the UK's first ‘Portal’ public art installation on the Cornhill, connecting the town centre with cities worldwide.
Finding Balance Again: How Acupuncture Supports Women’s Wellness
As women, we juggle so much — careers, family, relationships, and the endless to-do lists that never seem to end.
Should Ipswich Create a New Town Council to Strengthen Local Representation?
The Government is planning to replace Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk County Council, and all district councils in Suffolk with one or more “unitary” councils.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – October 13 2025
As another week arrives in Ipswich, there's a wonderful array of events to enjoy around town and nearby.
Join Ipswich’s Mayor and Community at the Annual Civic Service Celebrating 825 Years of the Town Charter
Attend Ipswich’s annual Mayor’s Civic Service on 19 October, featuring a procession and ceremony at Ipswich Minster. Celebrate 825 years of Ipswich’s Town Charter with community leaders and residents.
Ipswich Receives £126,200 Grant to Reopen Christchurch Mansion Five Days a Week and Celebrate John Constable
Ipswich’s Christchurch Mansion will reopen five days a week thanks to a £126,200 Museum Renewal Fund grant. Discover enhanced access to Ipswich museums and upcoming John Constable exhibitions in 2026.
ACE dance and music brings new double bill to DanceEast Jerwood DanceHouse this week.
ACE dance and music, a nationally important and highly regarded contemporary dance company, will return on Friday 10th October to DanceEast