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# Free Ipswich Windrush festival reveals June line-up
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/free-ipswich-windrush-festival-reveals-june-line-up/
- Published: 2026-06-04T07:27:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-04T07:27:37.000Z
- Description: The Ipswich Windrush Society has unveiled the full entertainment line-up for this year's Heritage & Legacy Music Festival, a free event taking place on Saturday, 20 June, at Landseer Park, with a street parade, live music and Caribbean food stalls.
- Author: Nicola Sebastian
- Tags: News, Ipswich Windrush Society, Events & Things To Do, Good News, Community Impact

**Why it matters:** Caribbean people have been part of Ipswich's story since the Windrush era in 1948, and the annual festival — now in its fourth year — celebrates that heritage through music, food and community. 

**The details:** The day begins at 11:00 with a parade from the Clapgate Lane entrance, travelling via Landseer Road, Rands Way, Queens Way and Nacton Road, featuring steel drums and performances from local dance group MRD Dance. 

A full programme of live entertainment runs from 12:00 to 17:00, with an after party at The Golden Hind from 17:30.

**The line-up:** This year's programme includes community gospel group IPCity Choir and reggae and soul vocalist Claire Angel, alongside DJs Immortal and Gemini Don and vocalists Olu and Carole Yvonne.

**What they're saying:** Max Thomas, founder of the [Ipswich Windrush Society](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-windrush-society/), said: "This event is about celebration, heritage, community and togetherness. Every year we see people from all backgrounds coming together through music, food and culture, and this year's line-up really reflects that energy. We want as many people as possible to come down, support the event and be part of something really special for Ipswich."

**The bigger picture:** Organisers have expressed frustration after promotional banners placed around the town by volunteers were removed ahead of the event — the second year in a row this has happened.

Thomas said: "It's incredibly frustrating for our volunteers, who give up their own time to help promote the festival and make it a success. Although we're trying to see the funny side and say they've become collectors' items, every missing banner impacts our ability to spread the word about this free community event."

**For context:** Two days after the Landseer Park event, a further free celebration takes place on the Cornhill on Monday, 22 June from 12:00 to 16:30, delivered in partnership with the Suffolk Windrush Select Committee, featuring a live steel band, DJ sets and a marketplace of Caribbean food and local stallholders.

**The bottom line:** Free to attend and open to all, Ipswich's Windrush 78 celebrations are taking place on Saturday, 20 June and Monday, 22 June, and promise good music, food and community spirit.

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