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 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 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.
Today9am to 5pm
Marketing Training
Marketing Training, Ipswich Campus, Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, £50 per person, suffolksupplychain.co.uk
Today until Sat 03/07/20269am to 5pm
Creative Takeover – Art/Textile Workshops
The Hidden Garden at Puzzle Boutique, free entry, ipswich.love. Art and textile workshops running until 31 July 2026.
Today9:30am to 11:30am
Ipswich Top-Up Shop
All Hallows Church, Ipswich. Weekly event offering a variety of items for the community.
Today9:30am to 11:30am
Greenways Conservation Work Party – Tuesday
Greenways Countryside Project, Ipswich. Join the team for conservation work in the local area.
Today9:30am to 11:30am
Tots at Christ Church Ipswich
Christ Church United Reformed / Baptist Church, Ipswich. A weekly group for parents and toddlers.
Today9:30am to 11:30am
Toddler’s Group
The Salvation Army Ipswich Priory Centre, Ipswich. A weekly group for parents and toddlers.
Today10am 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.
Today10am to 12pm
Adult Craft Cafe
Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich. A weekly craft session for adults.
Today10am to 12pm
Stay & Play at Kesgrave
Kesgrave Library, Ipswich. A weekly play session for children and parents.
Today10am to 12pm
Tiddlywinks
Burlington Church Halls, Ipswich. A weekly play session for children and parents.
Today10am to 12pm
Little People and Their Grown Ups
Sweet William’s Bakery, Ipswich. A weekly play session for children and parents.
Today10am to 12pm
Craft Group
The Salvation Army Ipswich Priory Centre, Ipswich. A weekly craft session for adults.
Today10am to 12pm
Pinewood Short Mat Bowls
Pinewood Community Hall, Ipswich. A weekly short mat bowls session.
Today10am to 4pm
SESCA's 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta
St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association's 13th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta at Lackford Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Today12:30pm to 1:15pm
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free storytelling session for under 5s and their carers at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
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, free entry, 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. Join us and our friends with the New Suffolk Civic Association for a community picnic.
Thu 01/07/20265:30pm to 7:30pm
Joint Picnic with New Suffolk Waterfront Fund
New Suffolk Waterfront, New Suffolk. Community picnic event.
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 04/07/202610am to 11am
July 4th Parade
New Suffolk. The annual New Suffolk July 4th parade will be held this year on Saturday July 4th, 2026. The parade begins at 10am, starting at the Tuthill Road and New Suffolk Road.
Sun 04/07/202610am to 5:30pm
Summer Shopping Day
Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk. Join us at Snape Maltings between 10am – 5.30pm on Saturday 4 July for our Summer Shopping Day.
Sun 04/07/202610am to 4pm
Bury St Edmunds Comic Con
A celebration of comics, cosplay, and pop culture in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.
Sun 04/07/202610am to 4pm
Beccles Duck Race
A fun family event with rubber duck races on the River Waveney.
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, reservations available, bridgeportsuffolk.com. Enjoy breakfast at The Silos.
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 11/07/202612pm to 11:59pm
Summer Soul Vibes 2026
Venue16, Ipswich. Tickets from £35. Venue16.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 4pm
Beccles Open Gardens
Beccles, Suffolk. Local residents will be opening their gardens to the public, offering a variety of horticultural displays and garden designs.
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 Community Rooms, Corton, Suffolk, NR32 5HF. A showcase of local crafts and handmade goods, providing an opportunity to support local artisans and find unique items.
Mon 19/07/202610am to 1pm
Morning Shift - Breakfast at The Silos
Bridgeport Suffolk, reservations available, bridgeportsuffolk.com. Enjoy breakfast at The Silos.
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 19/07/202611am to 5pm
The 188th Woodbridge Regatta and Riverside Fair
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 25/07/20268am to 10am
Moth Trap at Fen Meadow, Woodbridge
Fen Meadow, Woodbridge. Free. SuffolkBis.org.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 26/07/202612pm to 4pm
The Wenhaston Village Show
Wenhaston Village Hall, Wenhaston, Suffolk. A traditional village show featuring local produce, crafts, and entertainment, celebrating the community's talents and heritage.
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.
Wed 28/07/202610am to 4pm
Beccles Duck Race
Annual duck race in Beccles, Suffolk, featuring family-friendly activities and entertainment.
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, New Suffolk. Summer concert event.
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