Events in Ipswich — October 2026

October 2026: events in Ipswich.

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Top picks for October 2026

16 events are listed in Ipswich. These are the ones we'd start with.

Sat, Oct 31

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

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Fri, Oct 23

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Corn Exchange Ipswich · Ipswich

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Thu, Oct 22

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Corn Exchange Ipswich · Ipswich

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Sat, Oct 31

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

From £62

Sat, Oct 17

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

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Thu, Oct 22

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Corn Exchange Ipswich · Ipswich

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Fri, Oct 23

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Corn Exchange Ipswich · Ipswich

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Fri, Oct 23

Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest

Portman Road · Ipswich

From £206Resale

Sat, Oct 24

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

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Thu, Oct 29

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Corn Exchange Ipswich · Ipswich

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Thu, Oct 29

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

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Sat, Oct 31

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

From £62

Sat, Oct 31

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich

See ticket options

Ongoing · ends Dec 1, 2027

West Mersea Highlights Outdoor Exploration Game

West Mersea Library · Ipswich

From £8

Ongoing · ends Dec 1, 2027

Lavenham Highlights Outdoor Exploration Game

Swan Hotel · Ipswich

From £7

Guests at long candlelit banquet tables in a frescoed ballroom face a blank lit screen on a small stage. — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Ipswich Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows

Ipswich Post Office · Ipswich

From £10

Ongoing · ends Mar 18, 2027

Haunted Ipswich CBD Ghost Tour

The Old Courthouse Gallery & Cultural Association · Ipswich

From £20

Ongoing · ends Mar 19, 2027

Ipswich Cemetery Ghost Tour

Cemetery Road · Ipswich

From £20

A violinist plays in a candlelit stone crypt while the audience watches from behind. — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Feb 27, 2027

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

St Peter's by the Waterfront · Ipswich

From £14

Sat, Oct 24 – Sat, Dec 5 · 03:00 PM

Bingo Jamz Ipswich - 20th March - The Moloko

Revolution Ipswich · Ipswich

From £19

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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