Events in Ipswich From 20th April – 26th April 2026

Events in Ipswich this week

You can find a range of cultural and community events across Ipswich this week. At Tolly Cobbold Brewery, a seasonal beer festival runs through Saturday evening, featuring regional ales with live acoustic sets from local folk groups on the outdoor terrace near Common Quay. The Great Eastern Main Line station hosts an open-air design talk titled "Green Tech Innovation in Maritime Infrastructure," drawing interest from engineers and urban planners across East Anglia. For families, Chantry Park offers two hands-on workshops: one for children to construct bug hotels using reclaimed wood and native plant materials sourced locally; another on sustainable craft techniques through recycled textiles. The Ipswich Waterfront’s candlelit concert series includes a tribute set of 1980s rock classics at the historic River Orwell Bridge, accessible via footpath links from Tower Ramparts Bus Station. Comedy nights take place at intimate venues near Broomhill Pool, access remains restricted due to ongoing site works following delayed reopening, and include structured sessions like a speed-dating event organised by local social groups in collaboration with Ipswich Civic Society’s community outreach initiative. Evening performances span full-band concerts and solo acts, all held within buildings registered under the town's heritage list. The listings below provide precise times and locations for each of these events across this seven-day period.