BTC x KSC: Pavements (Screening + DJ set)
Brighten The Corners and King Street Cinema join forces to bring you a night of Pavement on screen and a DJ set.
Happy September! / 1 & 1/2 Gingers / Sam Milne
Distorted guitars. Strained vocals. Melancholy lyrics. Sound like a fun night? With Happy September!, 1 & ½ Gingers, and Sam Milne.
Brvtherhood: The Homecoming Show
* SOLD OUT *
After nearly two decades of blood, sweat, and bars, Brvtherhood are stepping back to where it all began to deliver a night of pure, unfiltered energy.
Purple Ecstasy: A Tribute to Prince
Alternative Ipswich proudly presents Purple Ecstasy: A Tribute to Prince clubnight — a one-off celebration of the iconic artist who redefined pop, funk, and soul.
Church Boot
Think car boot but inside a church. Browse through knick knacks and bric-a-brac and pick up a bargain!
Settlements / Chicanes / Crowned Hyenas
Join us at the Smokehouse for an evening of rock, for fans of QOTSA, Keo and Foo Fighters.
Jack The Lad / The Targets / Blackjack 59
New CD/7 Inch Vinyl Release Launch Gig for the Revolution ep from the Ipswich band Jack The Lad.
BTCP: Stick In The Wheel / C. Joynes
Brighten The Corners Presents radical East London duo Stick In The Wheel, known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, electronica, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar.
Hello Kitty Fun Land / Mincer / Mad Cow Crisis
Hello Kitty Fun Land recently stormed their way to victory at Bury Sound and now they’re headed for the Smokehouse. Yes!
Cryptid Hive / Echo & Ember / Gwildcore
A collection of local artists getting together for an evening of music.
Vigilantes / Running Club
* SOLD OUT *
Join Vigilantes on 3rd October, with support from Running Club.
Menace / Jack The Lad / Surgery Without Research / Violent Solutions
PUNKERAMA RECORDS and Viva Promotions Present...Alternative Music all night.
Caswell- ‘Break/Bleed/Blood’ Album Launch Show
Come and join us for an evening of ritual, release and renewal where you can be the first to hear Break/Bleed/Bloom in all its live glory.
Ipswich Book Festival: Frances Quinn and Matson Taylor
Join Dial Lane Books royalty Frances Quinn & Matson Taylor as they take to the stage for a friendly, informative, hilarious and random conversation about life, love and literature with Mr Dial Lane Books himself Andrew Marsh.
Ipswich Book Festival: Ben Aitken
Join us for a journey through the books of acclaimed travel writer Ben Aitken.
BTCP: Modern Nature
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental folk four-piece Modern Nature at The Smokehouse on Thursday 9th October 2025.
BTCP: Sir Richard Bishop / C. Joynes
Brighten The Corners Presents american primitive guitarist Sir Richard Bishop, best known for his 26 year involvement with the band Sun City Girls, at The Smokehouse on Friday 10th October.
The Camden Grunge Scene Presents: NeverUnder / Doll Face
The Camden Grunge's scene top-selling band, NeverUnder, is taking a stop in Ipswich, at the Smokehouse, as part of their UK 2025 Tour! Join the Camden Grunge Scene UK Invasion Tour for an epic night of grunge music.
Definitely Oasis
Regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters as the best Oasis tribute band there is, Definitely Oasis return to Ipswich after 2 sold out shows!
BTCP: The Bug Club / Adwaith
Brighten The Corners Presents Welsh indie pop band The Bug Club at The Church on Thursday 16th October 2025.
BTCP: Blue Bendy
Brighten The Corners presents experimental guitar pop group Blue Bendy play The Smokehouse.
BTCP: lilo
Brighten The Corners Presents indie-folk duo lilo at The Smokehouse on Friday 31st October.
John Smith / Katie Spencer
Playing a seated performance at The Church, John Smith has been at the pioneering forefront of British Folk Guitar Music for twenty years. Support comes from Katie Spencer.
mountain peaks / Nailbed / The Fifth Flaw
Offbeat Ipswich brings an electric showcase of alternative tallent with mountain peaks (three piece screamo), Nailbed (alternative metal) and The Fifth Flaw (Punk rock Heroes).
BTCP: Golomb
Brighten The Corners Presents Ohio indie rock trio Golomb at The Smokehouse on Thursday 6th November.
Guana Batz / Red Hot Riot / J.S & The Lockerbillies
Get ready for a night of high-energy rock 'n' roll, psychobilly, and electrifying performances at The Church, Ipswich, on Thursday 6th November 2025! Headlined by The Guana Batz, the pioneers of the British psychobilly scene, this is a must-see event for any fan of fast-paced rockabilly and punk influences.
Samantics
Celebrate 10 years of Semantics with us! Those ten years have taken him to some of the biggest festivals in the UK, sharing stages and posters with bands and artists he'd grown up listening to and getting support and love from Radio 6's Steve Lamacq.
WREKT: Bryan Gee
Ipswich’s friendliest and loudest party returns. WREKT guarantee you a packed dance floor hosting some of the best Drum & Bass Jungle DJ’s & MCs in the UK.
BTCP: Jim Ghedi
Intense, brooding, bold, at times apocalyptic, and remarkably vast. Brighten The Corners Presents Sheffield folk artist Jim Ghedi.
BTCP: Benefits *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents Invada Records' electronic rock band Benefits on Friday 14th November at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: Ata Kak
Brighten The Corners Presents Ghanaian afropop pioneer Ata Kak at The Church on Thursday 20th November 2025.
Neanderthal / Arms To Oblivion / Nailbed
Essex Heavyweights return to Ipswich with their iconic sledgehammer of a show, brutal, fast and with a complete new set they reunite with Metal 2 the Masses Winners Arms to Oblivion who need no introduction to the Suffolk scene.
BTCP: WOOM
Brighten The Corners Presents South London four-piece choir WOOM for a special intimate show at The Church.
Duke Special / Slow Leaves
By nature, Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) is a curious person. He is curious about music, theatre, books, poetry, art, love, life, redemption, death and 78RPM records. Supported by Slow Leaves.
Finding Emo Presents: Bandjob
Finding Emo presents a night of punk, indie, and rock at The Smokehouse with Balaclava, Happy September!, The Fifth Flaw, and Jess Davey.
BTCP: Scott Lavene
Brighten The Corners Presents London singer-songwriter and storyteller Scott Lavene on Friday 5th December at The Smokehouse.
Furry Indie Night
Furry Indie Night is 25! Ipswich's cult indie night is celebrating a quarter of a century of filling the dancefloor.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Saturday 6th December.
Maiden Anglia
Maiden Anglia (formed in early 2023) are the UK’s fastest rising Iron Maiden tribute and have proven they have the quality to be more than a regional act.
Vinyl Communion: Mike Adams and Marcus Harris Noble
Vinyl Communion: Mike Adams and Marcus Harris Noble.
BTCP: Mike Joyce (The Smiths) DJ Set
Brighten The Corners Presents Mike Joyce of The Smiths for an Alternative 80s DJ set with DJ support from Alternative Ipswich's Ed Barners.
Luke Fisher & The Ghost Tides / The Lamplight Club / Vincent Vermillion
Luke Fisher and The Ghost Tides rise from the meeting point of weathered Americana and the restless pulse of punk.
The Church Cafe Birthday
Join us to celebrate 1 year of The Church open as a cafe bar, with BTC friends on the decks all day long.
BTCP: China Bears / Eve’s Delight / Sleep Year
Brighten The Corners Presents indie four-piece China Bears at The Smokehouse.
The Rabbitts / Tommy Jonson
Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts have been described as "ethereal and understated" on BBC Radio 6 Music. Their unique and colourful sound is characterised by delicate harmonies and an intricately interwoven tapestry of mandolin, guitar, bass, and drums.
Alive & Amplified
Alive & Amplified is a multi-genre, live music, event hosted to raising funds for Survivors in Transition a charity local to Ipswich, doing tremendous work, helping those recover and deal with past traumatic experiences.
The Church Reopening
Our cafe and bar reopens! Come by for pre and post match drinks if you’re headed to the football!
The Detour / Not A Chance / Keeley-Mae
The Detour are headlining the Smokehouse at the end of this August with a night of high energy, alternative music to end their string of summer gigs. Supported by the upcoming pop-rock band Not a Chance and Keeley Mae. This is a night you don’t want to miss.
Rad Pitt / Bridget. / Eat Your Own Head / Sophie The Great
A night of East Anglian angst to celebrate ten years of Rad Pitt. There ain’t no party like a Rad Pitt party.
This Is Spinal Tap at King Street Cinema
In association with Brighten The Corners, King Street Cinema celebrate the 41s Anniversary with a remastered version of the mockumentary sensation This Is Spinal Tap.
Pink Serene / Love Minus One / The Bungees
An energetic night of 3 emerging alt-rock/indie-rock bands presented by Purple Chaos Live with Pink Serene, Love Minus One, and The Bungees.
BTCP: Hannah Frances / Tom Rogerson
Brighten The Corners Presents vocalist, guitarist, composer, dancer and poet Hannah Frances on Thursday 21st August.
Bambaata Presents: Amen Breaks
Join us as we unite our WHOLE CREW, including Alert, HZA, Omega, Lochness, and Yebsie, with a LIVE DRUMMER (Fabian MT) to bring you a long awaited night of BREAKBEAT, JUNGLE & DRUM’N’BASS!
Aethoria / Voytek
*SOLD OUT *
AETHORIA are a five piece hard rock band from Suffolk. Voytek are a group of four friends united on a mission to create and spread their unique blend of groovy, progressive and heavy music.
Paris, Texas at King Street Cinema
A chance to see cult classic Paris, Texas on the big screen presented by our friends at King Street Cinema. Showing 15th, 16th and 21st August.
Disjunction / Red Matter / Syncopate
Disjunction are a 3-Piece hard rock band from Essex/Suffolk.
BalaClava / With Teeth / Spineless
Offbeat Ipswich brings an electric showcase of alternative tallent from the east Anglian scene, with acts from BalaClava, With Teeth, and Spineless.
1lemon / Evan McCarthy
Get ready for a genre-defying night of music as 1lemon and Evan McCarthy take the stage
Dirty DC
Known for their attention to detail, Dirty/DC brings the full AC/DC experience with songs from both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras.
Noiseless / Hibiscus Haze / Starcrossed
Join us at the Smokehouse for an evening of shoegaze, grunge and 90s riot girl inspired music
Pretty Wasted / Nailbed / Peninsula
Pretty Wasted return to The Smokehouse after their headline set in September 2024. Inspired by Linkin Park, Bring Me the Horizon, and more, this Ipswich band deliver an energetic mix of songs to start your weekend right. With support from Nailbed and Peninsula.
Rhythm + Sole
Brighten The Corners and Canvvs are proud to present Rhythm + Sole, an immersive sneaker customisation workshop designed to inspire young creatives and introduce them to industry pathways in art, design, and music.
Vinyl Communion with DJ Luke Bower
Come down to St Stephen's Church to cleanse your soul with vinyl, wine, beer, nibbles and a boogie.
Baker’s Dozen Radio Show presents: Summer Sounds
Baker’s Dozen Radio Show presents: Summer Sounds – a celebration of the biggest and best local talent, live at The Smokehouse on Saturday 19th July.
