Ipswich hosts 53 upcoming events for 2026, including exhibitions, markets, festivals, theater performances. The next scheduled event is Clay Leaf Workshop on September 23 at Frankie's of Grundisburgh. Each listing includes dates, venue details, and ticket links where available.

Markets in Ipswich — flea, night, food and Christmas markets, with the days each one opens.

Events in Ipswich

53 upcoming events — conferences, festivals, exhibitions and more happening in Ipswich in 2026.

Exhibition

Jun 6 – Oct 4, 2026(multi-day)

Edmund and the Great Heathen Army Exhibition

Moyses Hall Museum

An exhibition exploring the history of King Edmund and the Viking invasions, running from June 6 to October 4, 2026.

Exhibition

Jul 13 – Oct 4, 2026(multi-day)

Edmund and the Great Heathen Army

Moyses Hall

An exhibition exploring the Viking invasion of East Anglia in the 9th century, featuring artifacts and interactive displays.

Market

Jul 14, 2026

Mind, Body, Spirit and Craft Fair

Hotel Victoria

A holistic fair offering a range of spiritual and wellness products, along with craft stalls and workshops.

Market

Jul 19, 2026

Corton Craft Fairs 2026

Corton Community Rooms

A vibrant craft fair showcasing local artisans and their handmade goods, perfect for unique gifts and home décor.

Festival

Jul 24–26, 2026(multi-day)

Felixstowe Carnival

Felixstowe Beachside Events Area

A lively carnival featuring parades, live music, food stalls, and family-friendly activities along the seafront.

Market

Aug 7–9, 2026(multi-day)

Potfest Suffolk – Haughley Park

Haughley Park

An annual ceramics festival featuring over 90 potters showcasing a diverse range of functional and decorative ceramics.

Market

9 August 2026

Christchurch Park Market

Christchurch Park

A prestigious monthly artisan market featuring a variety of local crafts and goods.

Market

30 August 2026

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Makers Market

Felixstowe Leisure Centre

An artisan market showcasing handmade crafts and goods from local makers.

Exhibition

Sep 5 – Nov 1, 2026(multi-day)

Edge Land Exhibition

Long Shop Museum

An exhibition exploring the relationship between humans and the environment, running as part of the Festival of Nature.

Festival

Sep 8 – Nov 17, 2026(multi-day)

Baby Sensory

Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park

A sensory experience for babies and toddlers, featuring interactive activities and learning opportunities.

Theater

Sep 10–26, 2026(multi-day)

Calendar Girls The Musical

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

A musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, based on the true story of a group of women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for charity.

Ticketed event

Market

Second Saturday of the month

Woodbridge Farmers Market

Woodbridge Community Hall

A monthly farmers market held on the second Saturday of each month in Woodbridge, offering fresh local produce.

Market

Second Saturday of the month

Framlingham Country Market

Market Hill

A monthly country market held on the second Saturday of each month in Framlingham, offering local produce.

Market

13 September 2026

Christchurch Park Market

Christchurch Park

A prestigious monthly artisan market featuring a variety of stalls and attracting visitors from across the region.

Market

Every Tuesday and Saturday

Newmarket Market

Newmarket Market Square

A bustling market held every Tuesday and Saturday in Newmarket, featuring a wide range of stalls.

Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday

Bury St Edmunds Market

Bury St Edmunds Market Square

A bustling market held every Wednesday and Saturday in Bury St Edmunds, featuring a wide range of stalls.

Market

Every Thursday

Brandon Market

Brandon Market Square

A traditional market held every Thursday in Brandon, offering a variety of goods from local traders.

Market

Every Friday and Saturday

Haverhill Market

Haverhill Market Square

A lively market held every Friday and Saturday in Haverhill, featuring a diverse range of stalls.

Market

Every Friday

Mildenhall Market

Mildenhall Market Square

A traditional market held every Friday in Mildenhall, offering a variety of goods from local traders.

Market

Third Saturday of the month

Clare Market

Clare Market Square

A monthly market held on the third Saturday of each month in Clare, offering a variety of goods from local vendors.

Festival

Sep 19–20, 2026(multi-day)

Henham Steam & Country Show

Henham Park

A two-day event featuring steam engines, classic vehicles, and country displays in a picturesque park setting.

Market

19 September 2026

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Makers Market

Southwold United Reformed Church

An artisan market featuring handmade goods from local makers, set in the historic church hall.

Festival

Sep 20 – Oct 11, 2026(multi-day)

Festival of Nature 2026

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

A nature festival organized by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, featuring creative sessions and immersive sound experiences.

Festival

Sep 20, 2026

Set Wild Festival Ramble

Frankie's Studio Hadleigh

A guided walk celebrating the natural beauty of Suffolk, part of the Festival of Nature's opening day events.

Festival

Sep 20 – Oct 11, 2026(multi-day)

Festival of Nature

Various locations across Suffolk

A month-long festival organized by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, offering workshops, literary events, and community celebrations focused on nature.

Festival

Sep 20, 2026

Festival of Nature Opening Event

Seckford Theatre

Launch event for the Festival of Nature, featuring talks and activities celebrating Suffolk's natural heritage.

Festival

Sep 23, 2026

Clay Leaf Workshop

Frankie's of Grundisburgh

A hands-on workshop creating clay leaf impressions, part of the Festival of Nature's creative activities.

Festival

Sep 23, 2026

Women of the Woods - Autumn Equinox

Bradfield Woods National Nature Reserve

A special event celebrating the autumn equinox with activities focused on women's connection to the woods.

Cultural

Sep 23, 2026

Storytime with National Literacy Trust

East Point Pavilion

Free story and playtime for young children and their parents/carers, featuring simple crafts, toys, and games.

Free entry

Sep 24, 2026

Cyanotype Workshop

Frankie's of Grundisburgh

A workshop teaching the art of cyanotype photography.

Festival

Sep 24, 2026

Natural Colours Creative Workshop

SPILL, Ipswich

A workshop exploring natural dyes and pigments, part of the Festival of Nature's creative sessions.

Exhibition

Sep 24 – Oct 11, 2026(multi-day)

Studio Exhibition Festival of Nature

Lois Gunn Studio and Gallery

An exhibition showcasing artworks inspired by Suffolk's natural landscapes, part of the Festival of Nature.

Festival

Sep 24, 2026

Bat Walk at Lackford Lakes

Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre

An evening walk to observe and learn about local bat species, part of the Festival of Nature's wildlife events.

Market

Sep 26, 2026

Eco Fayre

East Point Pavilion

Meet the makers who are championing eco-friendly goods, sustainable practices, and planet-friendly products. Discover community projects paving the way ...

Free entry

Festival

Sep 26–27, 2026(multi-day)

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival

Snape Maltings

A gastronomic festival with over 100 food and drink producers from Suffolk.

Exhibition

Sep 26–27, 2026(multi-day)

Festival of Transport

East Anglia Transport Museum

An exhibition showcasing a variety of transport vehicles, including buses and railways.

Ticketed event

Market

27 September 2026

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Makers Market

Felixstowe Leisure Centre

An artisan market showcasing handmade crafts and goods from local makers.

Market

Fourth Sunday of the month

Bury St Edmunds Farmers' Market

The Traverse

A monthly farmers market held on the second Sunday of each month in Bury St Edmunds, featuring local produce.

Exhibition

Sep 27, 2026

Motorcycle Day

Long Shop Museum

An event dedicated to motorcycles, featuring displays and activities for enthusiasts.

Ticketed event

Cultural

Sep 29, 2026

Cravtivism Workshop with Suffolk Wildlife Trust

East Point Pavilion

A free craft workshop as part of Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Festival of Nature 2026.

Free entry

The Whole Hog Obstacle Course and Mud Races

Sports

Oct 4, 2026

The Whole Hog Obstacle Course and Mud Races

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Challenge yourself with obstacle courses and mud races in Woodbridge.

Market

Oct 4, 2026

Horringer Crafts

Horringer Village Hall

A craft fair featuring a variety of handmade goods from local artisans.

Food & Wine

Oct 9, 2026

Quiz Night

Suffolk Food Hall

Test your knowledge at the Suffolk Food Hall's Quiz Night.

Oct 10, 2026

WCB Comedy Stand up in Woodbridge with Headliner Rory Bremner

Seckford Theatre

An evening of stand-up comedy featuring headliner Rory Bremner at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge.

Sports

Oct 11, 2026

High Lodge Half Marathon - Autumn

Brandon, Suffolk

Participate in the autumn half marathon at High Lodge in Brandon.

Food & Wine

Oct 17, 2026

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Suffolk Food Hall

Create your own autumn wreath in this hands-on workshop at the Suffolk Food Hall.

Theater

Oct 22–24, 2026(multi-day)

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Seckford Theatre

A musical theater production of 'Everybody’s Talking About Jamie' at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge.

Market

24 October 2026

Vintage & Makers Market

Suffolk Food Hall

Browse a selection of vintage and handmade goods at the Suffolk Food Hall's market.

Theater

Oct 28–31, 2026(multi-day)

Pirates of Penzance

Seckford Theatre

A performance of the classic operetta 'Pirates of Penzance' at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge.

Food & Wine

Oct 30, 2026

Murder Mystery Dinner

Suffolk Food Hall

Enjoy a thrilling evening of dining and mystery-solving at the Suffolk Food Hall.

Food & Wine

Oct 30, 2026

Pumpkin Night

Suffolk Food Hall

Celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carving and treats at the Suffolk Food Hall.

Market

1 November 2026

Suffolk Witches & Pagans Sahmain Market

Woodbridge Community Hall

A market celebrating the Samhain festival with various stalls and activities.

Market

Dec 4, 2027

Saxmundham Christmas Fayre 2026

Saxmundham Market Place

A festive Christmas market held in Saxmundham, featuring seasonal goods and local crafts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Events in Ipswich

What events are happening in Ipswich in September 2026?

There are 53 upcoming events in Ipswich. The next event is Clay Leaf Workshop on September 23, 2026 at Frankie's of Grundisburgh.

What types of events can I attend in Ipswich?

Ipswich hosts a range of events including exhibitions, markets, festivals, theater performances, conferences. Most events run between spring and autumn each year.

Are there free events in Ipswich?

Yes, 3 upcoming events are listed as free, including Storytime with National Literacy Trust and Eco Fayre.

How do I buy tickets for events in Ipswich?

Each event listing includes a direct link to the official ticket page or organizer website where available. Some events are free and do not require advance booking.