What’s On in Suffolk – Events, Things to Do & What’s Happening
Discover what’s on in Suffolk, including events in Ipswich and across the region. From festivals and markets to family activities and live entertainment, GenX Radio keeps you up to date with everything happening near you.
Looking for things to do in Ipswich or Suffolk this weekend? Our regularly updated guide features local events, community activities, and entertainment across Suffolk. Check back often or listen live for the latest updates.
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Until Mon 28/06/20267pm to 2:30pm
Suffolk Pride 2026
Suffolk Pride Fringe takes place from the 30th May to 28th June 2026. ([pinkuk.com](https://pinkuk.com/events/europe/uk/suffolk/ipswich/suffolk-pride-2026?utm_source=openai))
Until Mon 28/06/20269:30am to 5pm
Ipswich Top-Up Shop
Weekly event at All Hallows Church offering a variety of goods. Organized by Ipswich Top-Up Shop.
Until Sat 03/07/20269:30am to 5pm
Creative Takeover – Art/Textile Workshops
Art and textile workshops at The Hidden Garden at Puzzle Boutique. Organized by Suffolk Pride.
Until Mon 28/06/20269:30am to 5pm
Ipswich Top-Up Shop at All Hallows Church
A community initiative offering essential items to those in need. Open weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30am.
Until Sat 03/07/20269:30am to 5pm
Creative Takeover – Art/Textile Workshops at The Hidden Garden
Art and textile workshops as part of the Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival. Open daily from 9:30am.
Until Mon 28/06/202610am to 4pm
Heveningham Hall Country Fair
A country fair featuring aircraft, classic cars, commercial vehicles, country fayre, heavy horses, motorbikes, steam and vintage rallies, and tractors. Held between Heveningham and Walpole, Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19 0PN.
Today to 11:59pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival
Various venues across Suffolk, free entry, suffolkpride.org.uk
Today9am to 1pm
Farmers Market at Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Free. bridgeportsuffolk.com
Today9:30am to 1:30pm
Village Hall and Community Building Conference 2026
Bucklesham Village Hall, 12 Levington Lane, Ipswich, IP10 0DZ. Price: £35.00. Join us at the Village Hall and Community Building Conference 2026 to share knowledge and experience, learn from experts, engage with peers and professionals, and develop your own support network. This conference is a unique opportunity for those who are involved in managing and maintaining Suffolk’s community spaces to come together and find out more about the topics that matter. You will be joined by a diverse range of speakers with a wealth of expertise who will deliver thought-provoking and practical short sessions on fundraising, future planning, resilience and governance. The conference is being organised and hosted by your Community Action Suffolk village hall and community building support team, Keith Shiels and Jenni Coles, in collaboration with Bucklesham Village Hall Committee, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
Today10am to 2pm
Bardwell Open Gardens
Various locations in Bardwell, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. A variety of gardens open to the public, including household gardens, community fields, and allotments.
Today10am to 2pm
Beccles Open Gardens
Various locations, Beccles, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. Local residents open their gardens to the public.
Today10am to 4pm
CoCo Pretty Things Pop-Up
East Point Pavilion, 1 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AD. Free entry. A pop-up event featuring jewellery, clothing, and music outdoors.
Today10am to 5pm
Vintage Bus Day
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk. A day showcasing vintage buses. Entry fee applies. Website: steamheritage.co.uk
Today10am to 5pm
Farmers & Craft Market
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LS. A market featuring local produce and crafts. Free entry. Website: ourburystedmunds.com
Today10am to 5pm
Heveningham Hall Country Fair
Heveningham, Suffolk. A country fair featuring classic cars, aircraft, and vintage vehicles. Website: steamheritage.co.uk
Today10am to 5pm
Felixstowe Book Festival
Felixstowe, 28 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Literary festival featuring authors, workshops, and readings. Website: felixstowenews.co.uk
Today10am to 4pm
Woodbridge Strawberry Festival
Woodbridge, IP12 1AU. Free entry. www.choosewoodbridge.co.uk
Today10am to 4pm
Close-up Photography Workshop at Sutton Hoo with Phil Morley
Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, United Kingdom. £45. suttonhoo.org.uk
Today10am to 2pm
Young Wardens Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £10 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Today10am to 2pm
Young Wardens at Carlton Marshes
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk. £5 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Today10am to 3pm
Summer on the Marshes Photography Course
A photography course at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre.
Today10am to 2pm
Bury St Edmunds Charity Car Boot Sale
Bury St Edmunds Charity Car Boot Sale at Nowton Park. Entry £1.00. burycharitycarbootsale.co.uk
Today10:30am to 12:30pm
Family Forest Adventure at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge. Tickets required. A family-friendly forest adventure.
Today11am to 11am
Lark in the Park
Gippeswyck Park, Ipswich, Suffolk. Free entry. ipswich.love/age-range/events-for-young-children-ipswich/
Today12pm to 2pm
Gorefield Beer Festival
Gorefield Beer Festival, Gorefield Community Hall, Wolf Lane, Gorefield, Wisbech, PE13 4NE, £10 per person, suffolkcentre.org.uk
Today12pm to 4pm
Bardwell Fun Day & Show
Bardwell Village Hall, Bardwell, Suffolk. Free entry. bardwell.onesuffolk.net
Today2pm to 4pm
Guided monthly walk: Summer reptiles
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £5 per person. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Today2pm to 4pm
Guided monthly walk: Antlions and more
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Free entry. A guided walk focusing on local wildlife, including antlions.
Today2:30pm to 5:30pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival
Various venues across Suffolk, free entry, suffolkpride.org.uk
Today2:30pm to 4:30pm
Stowmarket Concert Band – Brass on the Grass
Christchurch Park, free, ipswich.love
Today2:30pm to 4:30pm
Suffolk Pride Parade and Festival
Ipswich, free entry, suffolkpride.org.uk. Join the annual Suffolk Pride Parade and Festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. More details at suffolkpride.org.uk.
Today2:30pm to 4:30pm
Suffolk Pride Parade
Suffolk Pride 2026: Suffolk Pride Parade. Ipswich. More details at suffolkpride.org.uk.
Tue 29/06/20262pm to 4pm
Knit & Natter at Mildenhall
Mildenhall Library, free entry, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Wed 30/06/20269am to 5pm
Marketing Training
Marketing Training, Ipswich Campus, Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, £50 per person, suffolksupplychain.co.uk
Wed 30/06/202610am to 12pm
Kesgrave Sunday Crafts
Kesgrave Library, Ipswich. This is a free event. Join us for our weekly craft sessions, suitable for all the family! Bring your little ones along and get involved with some fun craft activities, where there’ll be a new theme each week. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free to attend but donations are welcome.
Thu 01/07/2026 until Sun 04/07/2026 to 11:59pm
CTC Presents: Grease
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. A musical performance of 'Grease' by local theatre group CTC.
Thu 01/07/202612:30pm to 1:15pm
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
East Point Pavilion, eastpointpavilion.com. Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Thu 01/07/20265:30pm to 7:30pm
New Suffolk Community Picnic
New Suffolk Waterfront, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, newsuffolkwaterfront.org
Thu 01/07/2026 until Sun 04/07/20267:30pm to 10pm
CTC Presents: Grease
Performance at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Price: £15.00. Website: whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk.
Fri 02/07/20262pm to 4pm
AI in Action for SMEs
AI in Action for SMEs, Ipswich Campus, Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, £30 per person, suffolksupplychain.co.uk
Sat 03/07/20267:30pm to 10pm
Martlesham Heath aviiation society monthly meeting
Talks take place at The Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, IP12 4PB Tickets £3 members, £5 non members, plenty of free car parking available
Sun 04/07/20269am to 1pm
Farmers Market
East Point Pavilion, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Free entry. Local producers offering baked goods, fresh food, and delicious produce made in Suffolk.
Sun 04/07/202610am to 4pm
Bardwell Open Gardens
Bardwell, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. A variety of gardens open to the public, including small household gardens, large gardens, community field, and allotments.
Sun 04/07/2026 until Mon 05/07/202610am to 4pm
Boxford Vintage & Classic Vehicle Rally
Boxford Village Hall, Boxford, Suffolk. £5 per adult. suffolkcentre.org.uk
Sun 04/07/202610am to 1pm
Morning Shift - Breakfast at The Silos
Bridgeport, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Free. bridgeportsuffolk.com
Sun 04/07/202612pm to 4pm
Brass on The Grass and Summer Fete
Halesworth Town Park, Halesworth, Suffolk. Free entry. www.stallfinder.com/event/county/suffolk/0/
Sun 04/07/20261pm to 4pm
Friends of Holywells Park 25th Anniversary
Friends of Holywells Park, Holywells Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PG, free entry, holywellspark.org.uk
Sun 04/07/20264:30pm to 4:30pm
Beers & Beats Weekender at the Randolph
Event at The Randolph, Ipswich, Suffolk. Price: £10.00. Website: camra.org.uk.
Sun 04/07/20267:30pm to 10pm
Joanna Eden Quartet at Southwold Arts Centre
An evening of jazz with acclaimed British singer, pianist, and songwriter Joanna Eden and her quartet, performing a mix of original compositions and jazz standards.
Mon 05/07/20268am to 8:30am
Suffolk Fire Ride charity bike ride
Bury St Edmunds Fire Station, Parkway North, IP33 3AT. £25 per adult, £20 for riders aged 17 and under. www.suffolkfireride.co.uk
Mon 05/07/20269am to 1pm
Farmers Market at Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Free. bridgeportsuffolk.com
Mon 05/07/202610am to 1pm
Morning Shift - Breakfast at The Silos
Bridgeport, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Free. bridgeportsuffolk.com
Mon 05/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts
Capel St Mary Library, Village Hall, The Street, Capel St Mary, Suffolk, IP9 2EF. Free to attend but donations are welcome.
Mon 05/07/202611am to 1pm
Family Board Games at Mildenhall
Mildenhall Library, free, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Mon 05/07/202611am to 1pm
Family Board Games at Mildenhall Library
Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun board game session for all ages. Free to attend; donations welcome.
Mon 05/07/20267pm to 9:30pm
Cavendish Care Quiz
Cavendish Memorial Hall, Cavendish, Suffolk.
Mon 05/07/20267:30pm to 9:30pm
Open Mic Night at Sudbury Library
Open Mic Night at Sudbury Library. Free entry. sudburylibrary.co.uk
Fri 09/07/2026 until Mon 12/07/202612pm to 2pm
Gorefield Beer Festival
Gorefield Community Hall, Wolf Lane, Gorefield, Wisbech, PE13 4NE. £10 per person. suffolkcentre.org.uk
Sat 10/07/20269:30am to 4pm
Safari Networking - East Suffolk
Africa Alive, Whites Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, NR33 7TF. A networking event for local businesses. Entry fee applies. Website: suffolksupplychain.co.uk
Sat 10/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Swap Shop Upcycling Workshop - Bag Charms
East Point Pavilion, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Free entry. eastpointpavilion.com
Sat 10/07/2026 until Mon 12/07/202612pm to 11pm
Beer Festival at Bell Inn, Carlton Colville
Event at Bell Inn, Carlton Colville, Suffolk. Price: £5.00. Website: camra.org.uk.
Sat 10/07/20266:45pm to 9:30pm
Bingo in the Village Hall
A monthly bingo event to support the Village Hall Refurbishment Program. Doors open at 6:45pm; eyes down at 7:30pm.
Sat 10/07/20266:45pm to 9:30pm
Bingo at Woolpit Village Hall
A monthly bingo event at Woolpit Village Hall, with doors opening at 6:45pm for book sales and eyes down at 7:30pm. Snacks and drinks available. Proceeds to the Village Hall Refurbishment Program.
Sat 10/07/20267pm to 9pm
Prelude To Pride
Prelude To Pride, 10 July 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, www.eastsuffolk.one/events/category/lowestoft/
Sat 10/07/20267:30pm to 9:30pm
Prelude To Pride
Prelude To Pride, Whitton Residents Hall, Lowestoft, NR33 9LF, £5 per person, eastsuffolk.one
Sun 11/07/202610am to 4pm
Folk & Bespoke Artisan Makers Market
Artisan Makers Market at Southwold United Reformed Church.
Sun 11/07/202610am to 4pm
Flower Bowl Workshop at Suffolk Food Hall
A workshop teaching participants how to create beautiful flower arrangements.
Sun 11/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts
Capel St Mary Library, free, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Sun 11/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts at Capel St Mary Library
Capel St Mary Library, free, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Sun 11/07/20261:30pm to 3pm
Creative Writing Club at Thurston Library
Thurston Library, Thurston, Suffolk. Free entry. suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk/events/creative-writing-club-at-thurston-library-2026-07-11/
Mon 12/07/20269am to 1pm
Farmers Market at Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Free. bridgeportsuffolk.com
Mon 12/07/202610am to 4pm
Tudor Michaelmas Weekend
Kentwell Hall, Suffolk, United Kingdom. £15. kentwell.co.uk
Mon 12/07/202610am to 4pm
Woodbridge Artisan Market
Woodbridge Artisan Market at Woodbridge Community Hall. Free entry. woodbridgeartisanmarket.co.uk
Mon 12/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts
Crafts for the whole family at Capel St Mary Library.
Mon 12/07/20261:30pm to 3:30pm
Family Forest Adventure at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £5 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Tue 13/07/202610am to 4pm
Dragon Fest 2026
Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre, Ipswich, Suffolk.
Tue 13/07/202610am to 5pm
Beccles Open Gardens
Beccles, 13 July 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Explore private gardens in Beccles. Website: opengardens.co.uk
Tue 13/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts
Crafts for the whole family at Capel St Mary Library.
Tue 13/07/20261:30pm to 3:30pm
Family Forest Adventure at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Free entry. Enjoy a family-friendly forest adventure.
Wed 14/07/20269:30am to 11:30am
Safari Networking - East Suffolk
Safari Networking event at Africa Alive, Whites Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7TF on Tuesday 14 July 2026 from 09:30 to 11:30.
Wed 14/07/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Family Forest Adventure at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. A family-friendly forest adventure.
Wed 14/07/202610:30am to 2:30pm
Wild Kids: Forest weekday fun for 8-11 yr olds - July
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £15 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Wed 14/07/202610:30am to 2:30pm
Wild Kids: Forest Weekday Fun for 8-11 Year Olds - July
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge. Tickets required. A forest adventure for children aged 8-11.
Wed 14/07/202610:30am to 2:30pm
Wild Kids: Forest Weekday Fun for 8-11 Year Olds
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Free entry. Forest activities for children aged 8-11.
Thu 15/07/20268:30am to 10:30am
FIPS Business Breakfast with Peter Brady
Suffolk Supply Chain event at Bistro on the Quay, IP4 1AS, starting at 08:30.
Sun 18/07/2026 until Thu 02/09/2026 to 11:59pm
Brandon Country Park's Summer Trail
Brandon Country Park, Brandon, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. Summer trail with activities for children and families.
Sun 18/07/2026 until Thu 02/09/20269am to 5pm
Brandon Country Park's Summer Trail
A summer trail through the park with activities for children.
Sun 18/07/202610am to 4pm
Workshop: Natural dyes in summer
Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. £40 per person. suffolkwildlifetrust.org/upcoming-events-bradfield-woods
Sun 18/07/2026 until Thu 02/09/202610am to 4pm
Brandon Country Park's Summer Trail
Brandon Country Park, Brandon, Suffolk. A summer trail featuring various activities and attractions.
Sun 18/07/20267:30pm to 9:30pm
Summer Wild Cocktails
An event at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre.
Mon 19/07/202610am to 4pm
Corton Craft Fairs 2026
Corton Craft Fairs 2026, 19 July 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, www.eastsuffolk.one/events/category/lowestoft/
Mon 19/07/202610am to 4pm
Boundless Creativity Festival
A festival celebrating arts and creativity within the local community, featuring participatory workshops and exhibitions.
Mon 19/07/20262pm to 4pm
Summer Tea Party at Stowmarket Library
Summer Tea Party at Stowmarket Library. Free entry. stowmarketlibrary.co.uk
Tue 20/07/202611am to 11am
Annual Bank of England Lunch
Venue 16, 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 3QJ. A lunch event with guest speakers. Entry fee applies. Website: suffolksupplychain.co.uk
Wed 21/07/202611am to 4pm
Bungay Beer & Music Festival
Event at Maltings Pavilion, Bungay, Suffolk. Price: £10.00. Website: camra.org.uk.
Thu 22/07/202612pm to 2pm
Who Lives Under the Sea?
Seining for Kids at the New Suffolk Waterfront.
Sat 24/07/2026 until Mon 26/07/202611am to 5pm
Felixstowe Carnival
Felixstowe, 24 July 2026, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Seafront parade, funfair, live music, and community entertainment. Website: felixstowenews.co.uk
Sun 25/07/202610am to 2pm
Young Wardens at Carlton Marshes
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk. £5 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sun 25/07/202610am to 3pm
An Introduction to Botanical Drawing
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk. £25 per person. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sun 25/07/2026 until Mon 26/07/202610am to 4pm
Craft Fair - Felixstowe Carnival
Felixstowe Leisure Centre Hall, free entry, felixstowecarnival.org.uk
Sun 25/07/2026 until Mon 26/07/202610am to 4pm
The Suffolk Military Show
Trinity Park Ipswich, tickets required, suffolkmilitaryshow.co.uk
Mon 26/07/202610am to 2pm
Young Wardens Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £10 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Mon 26/07/202610am to 3:30pm
Forest School Leader (August 2026) - Level 3
Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. £1,200 per person. suffolkwildlifetrust.org/upcoming-events-bradfield-woods
Mon 26/07/202610am to 2pm
Young Wardens at Carlton Marshes
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Lowestoft, Suffolk. £5 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Mon 26/07/202610am to 2pm
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Open Day
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Open Day at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve. Entry £5.00. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Mon 26/07/20262pm to 4pm
Guided monthly walk: Antlions and more
Woodbridge, Suffolk. £5. www.suffolkbis.org.uk
Wed 28/07/20269am to 3:30pm
Holiday Club for 6-11 Year Olds Summer Holidays
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. Holiday club for children aged 6-11.
Wed 28/07/20269am to 3:30pm
Holiday club for 6-11 yrs Summer Holidays
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £25 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Wed 28/07/20269am to 3:30pm
Holiday Club for 6-11 Year Olds
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Entry fee applies. A holiday club for children aged 6-11.
Thu 29/07/2026 until Sat 31/07/202612pm to 10pm
Wenhaston Star August Bank Holiday Beer Festival
Event at Star Inn, Wenhaston, Suffolk. Price: £5.00. Website: camra.org.uk.
Fri 30/07/20265pm to 7:30pm
2026 Summer Soiree
Annual Soiree on the Lawn at the New Suffolk Waterfront, honoring a local conservation icon.
Sat 31/07/202610am to 4pm
Mystic & Holistic Evening Event
Needham Market Community Centre, Needham Market, Suffolk. Free entry. www.stallfinder.com/event/county/suffolk/20/
Sat 31/07/20265:30pm to 8:30pm
Summer Concert
New Suffolk School Ballfield, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, newsuffolkcivicassociation.com
Sat 31/07/20265:30pm to 7:30pm
New Suffolk Civic Association Summer Concert
New Suffolk School Ballfield, free, newsuffolkcivicassociation.com
Sun 15/08/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts at Capel St Mary Library
Village Hall, The Street, Capel St Mary, Suffolk, IP9 2EF. Drop into the library every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 and enjoy our crafts for the whole family! All our crafts can be taken away and completed at home or done in the comfortable space of the library. Aimed at children aged 3-10 but all ages are welcome to join in. This event is free to attend but donations are welcome.
Fri 20/08/202611am to 1pm
Annual Bank of England Lunch
Suffolk Supply Chain event at Venue 16, 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 3QJ, starting at 11:00.
Mon 30/08/202612pm to 5pm
One Big Multicultural event
Alexandra Park, Ipswich from midday onwards - FREE to attend