VENUES
Find theatres, sports grounds, showgrounds and cultural spaces, then see what is coming up.
Ipswich
Foxhall Stadium is a regular gathering place for motorsport fans on the outskirts of Ipswich. Home to the Ipswich Witches speedway team, it also hosts stock car, hot rod and banger racing, giving spectators several different kinds of racing to enjoy.
View venueKing Street · IP1 1DH
Ipswich Corn Exchange brings live music, comedy and nights out into the town centre. On King Street, its Grand Hall hosts seated performances, standing gigs, club nights and conferences.
View venue3 St Helens Street · IP4 1HE
Ipswich Regent Theatre brings touring musicals, live music and comedy to St Helen’s Street, with dance shows and an annual pantomime adding to the mix. With more than 1,500 seats, it is East Anglia’s largest theatre and gives local audiences the chance to see major touring productions close to home.
View venueCivic Drive · IP1 2AS
The New Wolsey Theatre brings plays, musicals and its annual rock ’n’ roll pantomime to Civic Drive in Ipswich. Its 400-seat auditorium wraps around a stage that extends into the audience, keeping the action close.
View venuePortman Road · IP1 2DA
Portman Road brings Ipswich Town supporters together for home matches, with generations of fans following the Blues from its stands. Close to the town centre, the stadium also hosts concerts, including Ed Sheeran’s three homecoming shows in July 2025.
View venueSt Peter's Church, College Street · IP4 1BF
St Peter’s by the Waterfront is an arts, heritage, and community centre housed in one of Ipswich’s ancient mariners' churches. Opened in 2008, the venue serves as the home and rehearsal space for the Ipswich Hospital Band, while regularly hosting a wide variety of local musicians, charities, and cultural exhibitions.
View venue4 Civic Drive · IP1 2QA
The Baths stands as the largest live music and event venue operated by Brighten The Corners. Located on Civic Drive, this former public bathhouse has been dynamically reimagined into one of Ipswich's most beloved cultural spaces.
View venue1 St Stephens Ln · IP1 1DP
The Church is a stunning, multi-functional event space operated by Brighten The Corners in the heart of Ipswich town centre. Housed within a beautiful Grade II listed medieval church that was deconsecrated in the 1970s, the venue seamlessly blends historic architecture with an edgy, creative vibe.
View venue6 South Street · IP1 3NU
The Smokehouse is a compact, dedicated live music venue located just off Norwich Road in Ipswich. Tucked inside the South Street Studios complex alongside Punch Studios, it functions as a vibrant creative community hub.
View venueFelixstowe Road · IP3 8UH
Trinity Park brings county shows, concerts and community events to the eastern edge of Ipswich. Best known as the home of the Suffolk Show, the venue on Felixstowe Road combines 350 acres of outdoor space with an indoor conference and events centre.
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