# Events & Things To Do In Ipswich on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ipswich on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Ipswich on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ipswich

- **Event Name**: Big Comedy Club Night With Angelos Epithemiou,  Arthur Smith & Carey Marx
  - **Description**: Show number two of this delightful double-date with Risby Village Hall.

Shaft Of Wit Comedy bring their famously funny Big Comedy Club Night back to Venue 16 on Friday 1 May at 8.30pm, delivering a powerhouse line-up built for a full‑tilt night of stand‑
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/big-comedy-club-night-with-angelos-epithemiou-arthur-smith-and-carey-marx/200029953971616
  - **Venue**: Venue16
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  - **Categories**: comedy, performances, festivals, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live in Ipswich
  - **Description**: The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems perfor
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/the-total-stone-roses-and-oaysis-live-in-ipswich/200029737050626
  - **Venue**: The Church Ipswich
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music
- **Event Name**: Horn Factory
  - **Description**: Ticket are £16.15 (incl. £1.15 booking fee) in advance & £20 on the door.

We are excited to be hosting Horn Factory back at St Peter's in 2026 for another great night of big band music to kick of the Jazz by the Waterfront 2026 season.

Since 1998, H
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/horn-factory/200029609447516
  - **Venue**: St Peter's by the Waterfront, College Street, IP4 1BF
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, jazz
- **Event Name**: Family Fun BINGO Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of fun + games! £7 for 8 games of bingo.

6:30PM doors open, 6:45-7:15PM extra books for sale, 7:30PM eyes down.

Heads and Tails + “50/50” Raffle, our licensed Bar Twelve will be open + snacks & treats available to purchase too.
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    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:45 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/family-fun-bingo-night/200029752738740
  - **Venue**: Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF Ipswich, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: bingo
- **Event Name**: Wyldfolk
  - **Description**: Folk,Pop and Rock band! 🎸🤘 Live here at The Gardeners Arms
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/wyldfolk/200029737068858
  - **Venue**: The Gardeners Arms, Fore hamlet, Ipswich, UK
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Angelos Epithemiou, Arthur Smith, and Carey Marx Big Comedy Club
  - **Description**: Shaft Of Wit Comedy storms back with another of their famously funny Big Comedy Club Nights - and this one is absolutely stacked.
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/angelos-epithemiou-arthur-smith-and-carey-marx-big-comedy-club/300042313228
  - **Venue**: Venue 16
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Soap Your Auntie LIVE @ The Swan and Hedgehog, Ipswich!
  - **Description**: We LOVE a gig at the Swan and Hedgehog and can't wait for this one. Hopefully Speakerhead will be hiding in the corner again too x
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/soap-your-auntie-live-the-swan-and-hedgehog-ipswich/200029918567833
  - **Venue**: The Swan and Hedgehog, King Street, Ipswich, IP1 1EG
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- **Event Name**: COLLAGE CLUB
  - **Description**: MONTHLY COLLAGE CLUB
Rip into something new at our relaxed, welcoming, Collage workshop for adults.
No experience needed – join us to unwind, get creative, and enjoy the process. ⚡

All materials and refreshments provided.

AMPP Studio: Ground Floor, 11 D
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/collage-club/200029953973128
  - **Venue**: AMPP Studio, Ground Floor, 11 Dove Street, IP4 1NG Ipswich, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: workshops, first-friday
- **Event Name**: A Good Balance for Business
  - **Description**: A Walk A Day Keeps The Stress Away!About this EventA business networking event focused on wellbeing. The upcoming Balance for Business wellness walk presents a unique opportunity to step back from the daily grind and enga
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/a-good-balance-for-business/100001984220570139
  - **Venue**: The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives
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  - **Price**: GBP 25
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, Business
- **Event Name**: Ipswich Brunch - 4N Business Networking
  - **Description**: Relaxed and friendly in-person networking bringing local businesses in Ipswich and surrounding areas together as part of a national network.About this EventLooking for real connections, not just business c
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/ipswich-brunch-4n-business-networking/100001983164736111
  - **Venue**: The Oyster Reach
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 22
  - **Categories**: Meetups, Business, Contests

## Trending Events in Ipswich

- **Event Name**: Ipswich Music Day
  - **Description**: Ipswich Music Day is the largest free one-day music festival in the UK and is a brilliant celebration of music, culture and local talent. 🎵

As well as 6 stages with live entertainment and music from local upcoming artists, we have fairground rides for ch
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Park Ipswich
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- **Event Name**: Suffolk Show 2026
  - **Description**: We’re back for our 194th Suffolk Show!
Join us this May half-term, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 May, for two fantastic days celebrating the very best of Suffolk. From animals, food & drink, shopping and countryside traditions to live displays and fa
  - **Venue**: Felixstowe Road, IP3 8UH Ipswich, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Ipswich
  - **Description**: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Ipswich 💀

🎟️ TICKETS NOW ON SALE 🎟️

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🖤 2026 TOUR 🖤

After mesmerising audiences across Europe and the US
  - **Venue**: The Regent Theatre Ipswich
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- **Event Name**: James Morrison at Ipswich Regent Theatre
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at James Morrison at Ipswich Regent Theatre, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Ipswich Regent Theatre in Ipswich, EN
  - **Venue**: Ipswich Regent Theatre
- **Event Name**: The Anglia Comedy Allstars
  - **Description**: The Anglia Comedy Allstars show returns to Ipswich Corn Exchange this May, with an absolutely stacked show, featuring the hilarious Milton Jones, Jayde Adams, Jack Skipper & Jacob Hawley!

Milton Jones: Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at
  - **Venue**: Ipswich Corn Exchange
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- **Event Name**: Justin Live - Justin Time to Rock - Ipswich 11am
  - **Description**: Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together!
 
Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are back, starring i
  - **Venue**: Ipswich Regent Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Ipswich to Felixstowe Vintage Vehicle Road Run
  - **Description**: Over 750 classic cars ,motorcycles,trucks , buses and bicycles will give a reminder of the past in the 54th annual vehicle run from Ipswich , Christchurch park to Felixstowe promenade. 

Come and enjoy the day
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Park Ipswich
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- **Event Name**: Michael Ball at Ipswich Regent Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Michael Ball at Ipswich Regent Theatre, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Ipswich Regent Theatre in the heart of Ipswich,
  - **Venue**: Ipswich Regent Theatre
- **Event Name**: Alfie Boe at Ipswich Regent Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Alfie Boe at Ipswich Regent Theatre, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Ipswich Regent Theatre nestled in bustling Ipswich, EN
  - **Venue**: Ipswich Regent Theatre

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** Big Comedy Club Night With Angelos Epithemiou,  Arthur Smith & Carey Marx (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm at Venue16), The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live in Ipswich (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Church Ipswich), Horn Factory (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at St Peter's by the Waterfront, College Street, IP4 1BF), Family Fun BINGO Night (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:45 pm at Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF Ipswich, United Kingdom), Wyldfolk (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Gardeners Arms, Fore hamlet, Ipswich, UK).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ipswich on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ipswich include Venue16, The Church Ipswich, St Peter's by the Waterfront, College Street, IP4 1BF.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Ipswich range from GBP 25 to GBP 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ipswich include Shaft Of Wit Comedy, The Total Stone Roses, Jazz by the Waterfront.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ipswich?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ipswich.

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