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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Today until Sat 15/05/202611am to 1pm
Older Drivers Workshop
Saxmundham Fire Station, free entry, aldeburghsuffolk.com. Informative session covering how driving risks can change with age, practical tips for staying safe on the road, and guidance on alternative transport options.
Today until Sat 15/05/202611am to 1pm
Older Drivers Workshop in Saxmundham
A free workshop for older drivers at Saxmundham Fire Station, covering driving risks, practical tips for staying safe, and alternative transport options. For more information, visit suffolkfireandrescue.org.uk.
Today until Wed 19/05/20266pm to 8pm
In Conversation with Magdi Yacoub
The Red House, free entry, aldeburghsuffolk.com. Conversation with pioneering cardiac surgeon Magdi Yacoub.
Today until Mon 17/05/202610am to 11:30am
Mini Music Makers Session
Snape Maltings, free entry, aldeburghsuffolk.com. Fun, playful music session for children aged 0–5, exploring nursery rhymes, blues and more while building social skills through play and sound.
Today until Mon 17/05/202610am to 11:30am
Mini Music Makers Session at Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings, £0, aldeburghsuffolk.com
Today until Fri 14/05/202610am to 4pm
Suffolk Safety Defensive Driving
Take this class at a discounted rate and save money on your auto insurance. Fee: £35 is due on the day of class, cash or money order payable to Suffolk Safety Program only.
Today until Sun 23/05/202610am to 4pm
Beccles Food & Drink Festival
A free-to-attend festival in Beccles town centre, featuring around 60 stalls offering a diverse range of products, world street food, live music, and children’s entertainment.
Today until Mon 17/05/202610am to 5pm
Swinging 1960s Weekend
East Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk. £10.00. suffolkrailway.co.uk
Today until Mon 10/05/202610am to 3pm
Old Hall Spring Makers Market
Old Hall Cafe & Walks, free, visit southwold.org
Today until Thu 24/06/202610am to 4pm
Ipswich – Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run
Ipswich Transport Museum 2026, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. Free entry. steamheritage.co.uk
Today until Mon 24/05/202610am to 2pm
Young Wardens Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Free. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Today until Sat 03/07/20269am to 5pm
AR Trail: Ipswich Journey of Words
Christchurch Mansion, free, ipswich.love
Today until Thu 13/05/202610am to 12pm
Constable's Garden: A Sensory Playscape at Ipswich County Library
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Today until Tue 11/05/202612pm to 2pm
Framlingham Sports Club Social Meet
Fantastic location with a short walk to Framlingham Castle and a short drive to the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Today until Fri 11/06/202612pm to 12pm
Framlingham Sports Club
Framlingham, free, southsuffolkda.org.uk
Today until Sun 30/05/20269am to 10am
Thomas Mills Parkrun – May
Thomas Mill High School Saxtead Road, Framlingham, free, visitframlingham.co.uk
Today1:30pm to 3:30pm
Family Forest Adventure at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £10 per child. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Tue 11/05/20269am to 5pm
Andrew Pitt One Day Workshop: Spring Studies in Watercolour
Old Hall Cafe & Walks, £80, visitsouthwold.org
Tue 11/05/20269:30am to 5:30pm
Forest School Training Level 2>3 Top Up (May 2026)
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £150. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Tue 11/05/202610am to 4pm
Beccles Antiques Market
Beccles Town Centre. A market featuring a variety of antiques and collectibles. Free entry. visitbeccles.co.uk
Tue 11/05/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Family Forest Adventure
A guided forest school session with crafts, den building, games, and seasonal activities. Suitable for families with children aged 18 months and over. Booking is essential. For more information, visit suffolkwildlifetrust.org.
Wed 12/05/20267pm to 8:30pm
New Wolsey Theatre: Crossing the Line
New Wolsey Theatre, £10, newwolsey.com
Thu 13/05/20265:30pm to 9pm
Taste of Suffolk themed night
Taste of Suffolk themed night at Chefs' Whites Restaurant, Suffolk New College. Menu details available upon booking. Website: suffolk.ac.uk
Fri 14/05/20267pm to 8pm
An Ipswich Man’s War – Book Launch
The Hold – Suffolk Archives, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk. Launch of a new book detailing local wartime history.
Fri 14/05/20267:30pm to 11pm
Brighten the Corners: Styrofoam Winos
Ipswich County Library, £5, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Fri 14/05/20267:30pm to 9pm
Ashley Hickson-Lovence
The Atrium, University of Suffolk, Ipswich IP4 1LQ, UK. ‘Both a moving and propulsive ticking-clock narrative and a stylistic treat’ – The Bookseller.
Sat 15/05/202611am to 12pm
Armed Forces Day Salute
Armed Forces Plaza, Hauppauge in front of the H. Lee Dennison Building in the north parking lot. Open to the public. For more information, visit suffolkcountyny.gov.
Sat 15/05/20261pm to 3pm
National Theatre Live: All My Sons – Captioned Screening
The Hold – Suffolk Archives, £10, suffolklibraries.co.uk. Screening of the acclaimed play with captions.
Sat 15/05/20266pm to 8pm
Outdoors at the Center
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 6:00 PM, suffolkcenter.org
Sat 15/05/20267:30pm to 8:30pm
New Wolsey Theatre: Trouble, Struggle, Bubble & Squeak
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sat 15/05/20267:30pm to 10pm
Play, Pizza & Pint: Playwright Club Shorts
Ipswich County Library, £8, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Sun 16/05/2026 until Mon 17/05/20269am to 4pm
HAND-MADE FAIR
Earl Soham Village Hall, The Street, Earl Soham, Woodbridge IP13 7SF, UK
Sun 16/05/2026 until Tue 25/05/202610am to 4pm
Middy in the 40s
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk. £12.00. suffolkrailway.co.uk
Sun 16/05/20262:30pm to 7:30pm
King Street Cinema: Our Land
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sun 16/05/20262:30pm to 7:30pm
King Street Cinema: The Shepherd and the Bear
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sun 16/05/20266pm to 7pm
In conversation with eminent pioneering surgeon Magdi Yacoub
A conversation with pioneering cardiac surgeon Magdi Yacoub, discussing his career and contributions to medicine. The event will be held at Butley Priory, Butley, Suffolk. For more information, visit aldeburghsuffolk.com.
Sun 16/05/20267:30pm to 8:30pm
BOUND/UNBOUND: A Poetry Performance
Ipswich County Library, £5, suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk
Mon 17/05/20262pm to 4pm
‘Visions of Freedom’ Exhibition
Gish Gallery at Suffolk County Historical Society Museum, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Multimedia America250 exhibit by Women Sharing Art Inc. Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments served. Tickets: free, members; £5, non-members. Information: suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Mon 17/05/2026 until Tue 25/05/20266pm to 8pm
BOOK LAUNCH: Christopher Scull and Tom Williamson
The Red House, £0, aldeburghsuffolk.com
Tue 18/05/20267pm to 8:15pm
New Wolsey Theatre: RUM
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Wed 19/05/202610:30am to 2:30pm
Wild Kids: Forest weekday fun for 8-11 yr olds - May
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £25. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Wed 19/05/2026 until Fri 21/05/20266pm to 9pm
Heathers (Teen Edition) performance
Heathers (Teen Edition) performance by Suffolk New College students. Tickets available at suffolk.ac.uk
Wed 19/05/20267pm to 8:30pm
New Wolsey Theatre: Albatross
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Thu 20/05/20268pm to 9:15pm
New Wolsey Theatre: Madonna on the Rocks
Ipswich County Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 21/05/20269:30am to 5:30pm
Forest School Training Level 2>3 Top Up
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, £150, suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fri 21/05/202610am to 3pm
Practical skills refresher at Foxburrow
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £50. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Fri 21/05/2026 until Mon 21/06/20267pm to 8:30pm
Suffolk Celebration
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, £10, suffolkday.co.uk. An anthology of music, song, and spoken word in aid of Suffolk Community Foundation.
Fri 21/05/20267pm to 9pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe: Family Fun Day
Ipswich Town Hall, £5, suffolkpride.org.uk
Fri 21/05/20267pm to 9pm
Suffolk Pride 2026 Opening Event
Ipswich Town Hall, £10, suffolkpride.org. The opening event of Suffolk Pride featuring local LGBTQ+ performers.
Sat 22/05/2026 until Tue 25/05/202612pm to 1pm
Clopton Village Hall Social Meet
Join us at Clopton Village Hall for the late May bank holiday weekend.
Sat 22/05/2026 until Mon 28/06/202612pm to 1pm
Clopton Village Hall
Clopton Village Hall, £10, southsuffolkda.org.uk
Sat 22/05/20267pm to 9pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe: LGBTQ+ Comedy Night
The Cornhill, Ipswich, £10, suffolkpride.org.uk
Sun 23/05/20269am to 11am
Rooftop Yoga at The Silos
The Silos, Bridgeport, Suffolk. Join the Silos and Sky's the Limit Yoga Company for guided yoga on the rooftop.
Sun 23/05/202612pm to 4pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe: Art Exhibition
Ipswich Art School Gallery, free, suffolkpride.org.uk
Mon 24/05/20262pm to 4pm
Guided monthly walk: 30 days wild
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Free. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Mon 24/05/20263pm to 4pm
Suffolk Singers Recital
Binham Priory, Warham Road, Binham, Norfolk, NR21 0DQ, UK. Suffolk Singers Recital at Binham Priory Sunday 24th May 3pm. 'In Sweet Music'
Tue 25/05/20266pm to 8pm
Henry Purcell: King Arthur
Performance at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh.
Tue 25/05/20266pm to 9pm
Spring Concerts 2026 – Suffolk Villages Festival
St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, £0, suffolkvillagesfestival.com
Wed 26/05/20269am to 3:30pm
Holiday club for 6-11 yrs May
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. £30. suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Thu 27/05/2026 until Fri 28/05/20267am to 11:59pm
Suffolk Show 2026
Held at Trinity Park in Ipswich, the Suffolk Show showcases local agriculture, food, and entertainment.
Thu 27/05/2026 until Fri 28/05/20267am to 6pm
Suffolk Show at Trinity Park, Ipswich
An annual agricultural show featuring livestock, food, and entertainment.
Sat 29/05/2026 until Mon 31/05/202612pm to 1pm
Old Mill Saxstead Social Meet
Woodbridge, free, southsuffolkda.org.uk
Sat 29/05/2026 until Mon 28/06/202612pm to 12pm
Old Mill Saxstead
Woodbridge, free, southsuffolkda.org.uk
Sun 30/05/2026 until Mon 28/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival
Various venues across Suffolk, free, suffolkpride.org.uk. A series of 14 events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and community.
Sun 30/05/20267pm to 9pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe: Drag Show
The Cornhill, Ipswich, £15, suffolkpride.org.uk
Sun 30/05/2026 until Mon 28/06/20267pm to 10:30pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival
Various venues across Suffolk, free, pinkuk.com. A series of events celebrating Pride Month, including family-friendly activities and 18+ events.
Sun 30/05/20267pm to 10pm
Suffolk Pride Parade
Ipswich Town Centre, free, suffolkpride.org. A vibrant parade celebrating Suffolk's LGBTQ+ community.
Sun 30/05/20267pm to 10pm
Suffolk Pride Fringe: Opening Night
Ipswich Town Hall, £5, suffolkpride.org.uk
Mon 31/05/202612:30pm to 5pm
Ransome and Rapier Reunion for old workmates
Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave. Tickets £3.50 on the door. Food and Drink available.
Wed 02/06/2026 until Sun 06/06/202610:30am to 12:30pm
Weekend Family Crafts
Capel St Mary Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Thu 03/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Southwold Arts Festival
Southwold Arts Centre & St Edmund's Church, £10-£25, visitsouthwold.org. A weekend of music, drama, art, and poetry.
Thu 03/06/20262pm to 6pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Hosted at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront.
Fri 04/06/2026 until Mon 07/06/202612pm to 3pm
Apple Pie and Cider Rally
A 2–3-night rally at Homestead Park, Weeley, Essex, featuring local attractions and community activities.
Fri 04/06/2026 until Mon 07/06/202612pm to 3pm
Apple Pie and Cider Rally at Homestead Park, Weeley, Essex
A 2–3-night rally with facilities and local attractions.
Sat 05/06/20269am to 4pm
Primary History Network: Summer Conference
The Hold – Suffolk Archives Ipswich, free entry, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sat 05/06/2026 until Sun 06/06/20266:30pm to 5pm
Plant Heritage Members' Weekend 2026 in Suffolk
Hosted by the Suffolk Plant Heritage group, this event includes tours, talks, garden visits, and National Collection open days at Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds.
Sat 05/06/2026 until Sun 06/06/20266:30pm to 5pm
Plant Heritage Members' Weekend 2026
Hosted by the Suffolk Plant Heritage group, this event includes tours, talks, garden visits, and National Collection open days at Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds.
Sat 05/06/2026 until Sun 06/06/20266:30pm to 5pm
Members' Weekend 2026 in Suffolk
National members' get together hosted by the Suffolk Plant Heritage group at Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, featuring tours, talks, garden visits, National Collection open days, and a Plant Exchange.
Sat 05/06/20267:30pm to 10pm
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting
a serving RAF Squadron Leader, will be talking -
Serving the RAF in the Twilight of the Peace Dividend - My Perspective on New Threats and Modern Challenges.
With 17 years experience as a Royal Air Force Engineer Officer, Squadron Leader Dr. Rich Green presents a series of personal reflections and anecdotes that highlight opportunities and dilemmas as a Serving officer in an increasingly unstable geopolitical and economic world.
Sun 06/06/202610am to 4pm
Ipswich Dragon Boat Festival 2026
Hosted by Brave Futures at Ipswich Waterfront, this festival features dragon boat racing and family-friendly activities.
Sun 06/06/202610am to 4pm
Suffolk Pride Festival
A celebration of Suffolk's LGBTQ+ community with various activities and performances.
Sun 06/06/202610am to 4pm
Ipswich Dragon Boat Festival
A charity dragon boat racing event on the Ipswich Waterfront.
Sun 06/06/202611am to 12pm
Lego Club at Great Cornard
Great Cornard Library, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sun 06/06/202612pm to 4pm
Suffolk Pride Festival 2026
A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at Bennetts Creek Park in Suffolk.
Sun 06/06/202612pm to 4pm
Suffolk Day Farmers and Craft Market
Bury St Edmunds Town Centre, Free, suffolkday.co.uk
Mon 07/06/20269am to 2pm
60th Anniversary Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade of Long Island
Second Avenue Firehouse Gallery, 17 2nd Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Join Teatro Yerbabruja as they celebrate 60 years of culture, community and Latin History in Long Island, to uplift the next generation.
Thu 10/06/20269:30am to 1:30pm
Village Hall and Community Building Conference 2026
Bucklesham Village Hall, 12 Levington Lane, Ipswich, IP10 0DZ
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11:30am
Top Time at Newmarket
Newmarket Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Moreton Hall
Moreton Hall Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich County Library
Ipswich County Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich East
Ipswich East Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich North
Ipswich North Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich South
Ipswich South Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich West
Ipswich West Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Fri 11/06/202610:30am to 11am
Wordplay at Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central Library. Free. suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sat 12/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Aldeburgh Festival
A 16-day celebration of music and the arts at Snape Maltings and venues across Aldeburgh.
Sat 12/06/2026 until Mon 28/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Aldeburgh Festival 2026
A 16-day celebration of music and the arts at Snape Maltings and venues across Aldeburgh.
Sat 12/06/2026 until Mon 28/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Aldeburgh Festival at Snape Maltings
A 16-day celebration of music and the arts, marking 50 years since the death of founder Benjamin Britten.
Tue 15/06/20268am to 11:59pm
Beyond the Opry: Exploring Nashville's Music Scene
An event at Walmart Supercenter in Suffolk, exploring Nashville's music scene.
Tue 15/06/202610am to 4pm
Suffolk Celebration
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. £10.00. suffolkday.co.uk
Thu 17/06/20262pm to 4pm
Behind The Scenes Tour and Conservation Studio Visit
The Hold – Suffolk Archives Ipswich, free entry, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Sat 19/06/202610am to 10am
Arts Degree Show 2026
University of Suffolk, free, ipswich.love. Exhibition showcasing student artworks.
Sun 20/06/2026 until Mon 21/06/2026 to 11:59pm
First Light Festival
A midsummer celebration on Lowestoft’s seafront, featuring music, art, and community events.
Sun 20/06/2026 until Mon 21/06/2026 to 11:59pm
First Light Festival 2026
A midsummer celebration on Lowestoft’s seafront, featuring music, art, and community activities.
Sun 20/06/2026 until Mon 21/06/2026 to 11:59pm
First Light Festival in Lowestoft
A midsummer celebration on Lowestoft’s seafront, featuring music, art, and community events.
Sun 20/06/2026 until Mon 28/06/202611am to 5pm
Tudor Midsummer
Kentwell Hall, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9BA
Mon 21/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Suffolk Day - Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is the host town for Suffolk Day 2026, featuring a farmers and craft market, an organ recital, and the Suffolk Day proclamation.
Mon 21/06/2026 to 11:59pm
Suffolk Day - Suffolk Day
Bury St Edmunds is the host town for Suffolk Day 2026, featuring a farmers and craft market, an organ recital, and the Suffolk Day proclamation.
Mon 21/06/202610am to 4pm
Suffolk Day Farmers and Craft Market
Bury St Edmunds, free, suffolkday.co.uk
Mon 21/06/202612pm to 12pm
Suffolk Day
Celebration of Suffolk with various events in Bury St Edmunds.
Mon 21/06/20267pm to 8:30pm
Suffolk Celebration at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral
An anthology of music, song, and spoken word in aid of Suffolk Community Foundation.
Mon 21/06/20267pm to 8:30pm
Suffolk Celebration at the Cathedral
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, £10, suffolkday.co.uk. An anthology of music, song, and spoken word in aid of Suffolk Community Foundation.
Mon 21/06/20267pm to 8:30pm
Suffolk Celebration Concert
Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, £15, suffolkday.co.uk
Sun 27/06/202610am to 4pm
Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market
Southwold URC Church, free, stallfinder.com
Wed 30/06/20267pm to 10pm
Suffolk Pride Parade and Festival
Ipswich Town Centre, free, suffolkpride.org.uk
Mon 02/08/202610am to 4pm
suffolk Witchcraft market
Blackbourne centre, 71 Blackbourne Rd, Elmswell, Bury St Eds