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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Today4pm to 5:45pm
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Troop 559
This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Sayville Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Girl Scout meetings. Reservation
Today6pm to 7pm
In Conversation with Magdi Yacoub at Butley Priory
After his highly successful talk on The Great Escape, Simon Pearson returns to Butley Priory, this time joined by his wife, Fiona Gorman. Both former Times journalists, they relocated from south London to Suffolk two years ago. Hosting a conversation with Magdi Yacoub, a pioneering cardiac surgeon still leading research at 90 years old! He trained in London under Russell Brock, performed early heart and heart-lung transplants, and developed lifesaving operations.
Today until Sat 17/04/20266pm to 9pm
Stranger Things performance
Stranger Things performance by Level 3 Dance students at Suffolk New College. Tickets available at suffolk.ac.uk
Today6pm to 7pm
In Conversation with Magdi Yacoub
Butley Priory. A conversation with pioneering cardiac surgeon Magdi Yacoub, discussing his career and contributions to heart surgery.
Today7:30pm to 9pm
Lamorna Ash at Ipswich Institute
Ipswich Institute, 15 Tavern St, Ipswich IP1 3AA, UK. Lamorna Ash discusses her book 'Dark, Salt, Clear'.
Today7:30pm to 9pm
Lamorna Ash
Ipswich Institute, 15 Tavern St, Ipswich IP1 3AA, UK. 'A Pilgrim's Progress for our time . . . A captivating narrative of discovery' –The Telegraph.
Sat 17/04/202610am to 11:30am
Mini Music Makers Session
Snape Maltings. A fun, playful music session for children aged 0–5, exploring nursery rhymes, blues, and more while building social skills through play and sound.
Sat 17/04/202610am to 11:30am
Mini Music Makers Session at Snape Maltings
Mini Music Makers at The Red House, Aldeburgh offers a fun, playful music session for children aged 0–5, led by Britten Pears Arts, exploring nursery rhymes, blues and more while building social skills through play and sound.
Sat 17/04/20266pm to 8pm
Book Launch: Rendlesham and the East Anglian Kingdom
Aldeburgh Cinema. Launch of the book 'Rendlesham and the East Anglian Kingdom' by Christopher Scull and Tom Williamson, investigating an early English royal centre and its context.
Sun 18/04/202610am to 4pm
Life Arts Mind, Body & Spirit Festival
Woodbridge, Suffolk. A festival featuring holistic products, taster treatments, readings, and spiritual essentials.
Sun 18/04/2026 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.
Mon 19/04/202610am to 4pm
INK Festival at The Cut, Halesworth
The Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk. A festival celebrating new and diverse writing with performances of selected scripts.
Mon 19/04/20266pm to 8pm
Two Kirkman Harpsichords at St James’s Church, Nayland
Experience the harmonious sounds of two Kirkman harpsichords in a unique concert setting.
Tue 20/04/20261pm to 3pm
Musical Memories – Ipswich
Ipswich Library, Ipswich, free, suffolklibraries.co.uk
Wed 21/04/2026 until Fri 30/04/20262pm to 3:30pm
YourSpace: Sudbury – Veteran Community Family Carer Group
A support group for family carers of veterans in the Sudbury area.
Thu 22/04/2026 until Wed 28/04/20262pm to 4pm
YourSpace: Stowmarket Food Museum Day Out
Stowmarket Food Museum. A day out for carers and their families to explore the Food Museum.
Fri 23/04/20267:30pm to 9pm
Ashley Hickson-Lovence at The Atrium, University of Suffolk
The Atrium, University of Suffolk, Ipswich IP4 1LQ, UK. Ashley Hickson-Lovence discusses his book 'Your Show'.
Sat 24/04/202610:30am to 12pm
Care to Dance
Suffolk Family Carers, Ipswich, free, suffolkfamilycarers.org
Sun 25/04/202610am to 4pm
Beccles Food & Drink Festival
Beccles, Suffolk. A festival featuring around 60 stalls offering artisan produce, world street food, live music, and children’s entertainment.
Sun 25/04/20266pm to 8pm
Henry Purcell: King Arthur at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Enjoy a performance of Henry Purcell's 'King Arthur' in the historic setting of St Mary’s Church.
Mon 26/04/202610am to 4pm
Wild Kids: Forest weekday fun for 8-11 yr olds
Foxburrow Nature Reserve, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Forest School session for home educated children age 8-11 yrs.
Tue 27/04/20269:30am to 11:30am
Community Links – Disability Advice Service at Christies Care, Ipswich
A support session for individuals seeking advice on disability services.
Tue 27/04/20269:30am to 11:30am
Community Links – Disability Advice Service at Christies Care
A support session for carers and families affected by disabilities, offering advice and guidance.
Tue 27/04/20269:30am to 11:30am
Community Links – Disability Advice Service
Suffolk Family Carers, Ipswich, free, suffolkfamilycarers.org
Wed 28/04/20269:30am to 11:30am
Community Links – Christies Care at Christies Care
A support session for carers and families affected by disabilities, offering advice and guidance.
Wed 28/04/20269:30am to 11:30am
Community Links – Christies Care
Suffolk Family Carers, Ipswich, free, suffolkfamilycarers.org
Wed 28/04/202611am to 3pm
YourSpace: Stowmarket Food Museum Day Out
Stowmarket Food Museum, Stowmarket, free, suffolkfamilycarers.org
Wed 28/04/20262pm to 4pm
YourSpace: Stowmarket Food Museum Day Out at Stowmarket Food Museum
A day out for carers and families to explore the Stowmarket Food Museum.
Thu 29/04/20261pm to 2:30pm
Carers Club & Info Café at Ipswich
A support and information session for carers.
Thu 29/04/20261pm to 2:30pm
Carers Club & Info Café at Christies Care
A support session for carers and families, offering information and peer support.
Thu 29/04/20261pm to 2:30pm
Carers Club & Info Café
Ipswich. A support group for carers to meet, share experiences, and access information.
Thu 29/04/20267:30pm to 9pm
Talk: Wild about Suffolk - Trail camera footage
Salvation Army Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk. An illustrated talk with Paul Taylor.
Fri 30/04/20261pm to 3pm
Making Time… Peer Support Group at Ipswich
A peer support group for carers to share experiences and advice.
Fri 30/04/20261pm to 3pm
Making Time… Peer Support Group at Christies Care
A peer support group for carers and families, offering a space to share experiences and advice.
Fri 30/04/20261pm to 3pm
YourSpace: Sudbury – Veteran Community Family Carer Group
Meeting monthly to provide a welcoming and supportive group for family carers of veterans and veterans who themselves are family carers. This is your space to share experiences, connect with others who understand, and find support from like-minded people.
Fri 30/04/20261pm to 3pm
Making Time… Peer Support Group
Ipswich. A peer support group for carers to share experiences and support each other.
Fri 30/04/20262pm to 3:30pm
YourSpace: Sudbury – Veteran Community Family Carer Group at Christies Care
A support group for veteran community family carers in the Sudbury area.
Fri 30/04/20262pm to 3:30pm
Musical memories – Ipswich
Singing for Family Carers and people managing life with memory loss, neurological issues or for those unable to join groups for whatever reason. We will be finding songs which we know and love and sharing them. There is a Free taster then donations are encouraged.
Fri 30/04/20265:30pm to 9pm
Mezze and Grill themed night
Mezze and Grill themed night at Chefs' Whites Restaurant, Suffolk New College. Menu details available upon booking. Website: suffolk.ac.uk
Mon 03/05/20268am to 3pm
Beccles Antiques Market
Beccles. A market featuring a variety of antiques and collectibles.
Mon 03/05/20268am to 3pm
Beccles Antiques Market at Beccles Town Centre
A market featuring a variety of antiques and collectibles.
Thu 06/05/20269:30am
Let’s Play 2026!
The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A weekly event for children to engage in creative play.
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 14/05/20267:30pm 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.
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
Sat 22/05/2026 until Tue 25/05/202612pm to 1pm
Clopton Village Hall
Clopton Village Hall, Clopton, Suffolk, IP13 6QJ, UK. Join us at Clopton Village Hall for the late May bank holiday weekend.
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'
Sat 29/05/2026 until Mon 31/05/202612pm to 1pm
Old Mill Saxstead
Old Mill Saxstead, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9QE, UK. Join us at Old Mill Saxstead for the late May bank holiday weekend.