Ipswich Blog
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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
Ipswich Longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
Ipswich is one of nine places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. Each gets £60,000 to develop a full bid; the winner takes £10 million for the year.
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.
The Museum Beginnings
a brief update of Ipswich Museum's history including its original location and reasons for the move
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.
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.