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Ipswich Thrive festival draws 2,000 visitors in second year
Ipswich's annual business festival attracted up to 2,000 attendees across more than 30 free events over two weeks in March, with a record-breaking jobs fair among the highlights.
Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.
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Have your say on Ipswich's culture
An in-person event at Ancient House on Saturday, 4 April, will give people the chance to help shape the town's long-term cultural ambitions, while an online survey is already live for those who want to contribute sooner.
Feature
Ipswich's high street: More visitors, new habits, old questions
More people are visiting Ipswich town centre than at any point since just before the pandemic. But behind the headline figure lies a more complex story of shifting habits, squeezed spending power, and fundamental questions about what the high street is really for.
News
Touch it, play it, hear it: Interactive flower sculpture set to land on the Cornhill
An immersive light and sound sculpture that lets visitors create music by touch is coming to Ipswich's Cornhill next week – and it will be free for everyone to enjoy.
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Seven venues, 40 artists: Free music day coming to Ipswich
Ipswich town centre will come alive with live music this spring as Brighten The Corners and Ipswich Central will host a new free, all-day festival across seven venues on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
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Local artists invited to transform Portman Road hoardings into 170sqm mural
Local artists, designers and creatives wanting their work featured on a 170 square metre mural opposite Portman Road have until 17:00 on Sunday, 15 February to submit their designs.
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Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival expands to over 30 events
Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.
Opinion
Change is scary – that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
If you've grown up with something working a certain way – bringing you joy, pride, memories – of course, you're wary when someone suggests doing it differently. That's not closed-mindedness. That's human nature. And right now, it's playing out in every conversation about Ipswich's future.
News
Watch Traitors finale live screening at The Church, Ipswich
Fans of The Traitors can watch a free live screening of the hit BBC series finale on a big screen at The Church in Ipswich on Friday, 23 January.
News
Ipswich launches campaign to unite town behind City of Culture bid
Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.
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How Suffolk's new policing approach is tackling crime differently
Two years after Suffolk Constabulary overhauled its policing model to prioritise community engagement, the force says the changes are delivering results, with business leaders and town centre managers reporting improved safety and closer working relationships with local officers.
Feature
What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows
From traditional pantomimes at the Regent and New Wolsey Theatre to dance adaptations of classic tales and cinema screenings, Ipswich venues are offering entertainment for all ages throughout the festive season.