Creativity
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.
Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support
CLAY 1A moves a step closer with Towns Fund support
Plans for CLAY 1A, a new creative and visitor attraction on Ipswich’s waterfront, have recently taken an important step forward after securing support from the Towns Fund Town Centre Regeneration programme.
New Ipswich Mural Celebrates Community, Diversity, and Hope at Westgate House
Exciting news for Ipswich as a vibrant new mural is set to enhance the community spirit right in the heart of the town.
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
Tell Your Story
Twelve Tuesday sessions of creative writing and print making at the New Wolsey Theatre from 16 September. NHS social prescribing criteria apply.
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.
Creative Club
Creative Club runs every Wednesday from 3 September at Ipswich Job Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm, with an artist on hand. Everyone welcome.