Vinyl Communion: Pipedream
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Spring Equinox Collage Workshop
Young Artists In Suffolk collage workshop themed around the Spring Equinox.
Smells Like The 90s
Join DJs Ed Barnes and Sam Leppard as they play nothing but 90s bangers all night long!
The Psychic Pimps / Scruff Myers
The Psychic Pimps showcasing new material with support from Scruff Myers
Marshall Jefferson / Paul ‘Trouble’ Arnold / Jake Beautyman *SOLD OUT*
Chew The Fat! Presents MARSHALL JEFFERSON
BTCP: Shovel Dance Collective
Brighten The Corners Presents folk nine-piece Shovel Dance Collective at The Church for a matinee performance on Sunday 22nd March.
Vinyl Communion: Modern Athletics
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Pivnica / Fetus Destruction / Mincer / Done With Waiting
Coming 1000s miles from Slovakia to see YOU! Pivnica plays The Smokehouse with Fetus Destruction, Mincer, and Done With Waiting
PICANTE
BooSi Promotions presents PICANTE, an immersive experience that embody raw energy, bouncy bass lines and vibrant community spirit of the golden era of Hardhouse.
The Bluetones
Celebrating 30 years since their debut No.1 Album Expecting The Fly, The Baths sees the return of one of Britpop's favourite guitar bands. Presented by JALP events.
BTCP: Fuzzy Lights / The Feathered Thorns
Brighten The Corners Presents Cambridge psych-folk quintet Fuzzy Lights at The Smokehouse on Saturday 28th March, with support from The Feathered Thorns.
BTCP: SLAG *SOLD OUT*
Guitar riff-laden Brighton band SLAG play The Smokehouse on Thursday 2nd April
WREKT: Sully
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.
Bark: The Bungees / Fighting Steaks / Harriet Cree
Bark is a night of live music by local artists for local artists, curating some of the best Ipswich talent.
BTCP: Held by Trees / Catrin Vincent
Brighten The Corners Presents iconic Post-rock, ambient, and prog-rock collective Held By Trees.
War Bastard / Nerve peel / Voluntary Redundancy / DoneWithWaiting
War bastard is a 4-piece Brutal Death Metal band hailing from Colchester, Essex. A must for lovers of fast techy riffs and brutal hardcore inspired breakdowns
Kings Of Anglia
Join us after Ipswich Town take on Middlesbrough for all the usual Kings of Anglia podcast debate and analysis, plus associated nonsense... LIVE!
Rad Pitt / Pieces / Swines
Rad Pitt are BACK in Ipswich. After a stonking 10 year celebration at The Church last August, The Pitt are excited to serve a slice of riffs to the unsuspecting Suffolk folk.
BTCP: Brown Horse / Elanor Moss
Brighten The Corners Presents Norwich alt country band Brown Horse at The Church on Saturday 18th April.
BTCP: Mikey Kenney
Fiddle-player Mikey Kenney joins us for Early Doors, a new series of intimate events with an early finish.
BTC All Dayer
Brighten The Corners and Ipswich Central have launched a new, free, one-day grassroots music festival at pubs and venues in Ipswich town centre.
GETNOTGOT / DJ Brandon Lane
Establishing themselves as one of the must -see live bands in the UK. GETNOTGOT create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with contemporary acid-jazz nuances and a funk -fuelled musical energy.
BTCP: John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Brighten The Corners Presents John Bramwell, the I Am Kloot singer, for a matinee show at The Church on Sunday 26th April 2026.
Emulate: Alchemy II
EMULATE PRODUCTIONS presents ALCHEMY II… join us as we step into a living cultural experiment built with youthful energy, community spirit and the pushing of creative boundaries.
The Total Stone Roses / Oaysis
The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! Support comes from Oaysis
BTCP: The Boo Radleys / Leo Walrus
Brighten The Corners Present britpop shoegaze 90s icons The Boo Radleys at The Church on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
Swerve Johnson / Cryptid Hive / Gwildcore
Swerve Johnson blends punchy rhythms with sharp, introspective lyrics with Cryptid Hive and Gwildcore at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: HOUSE Of ALL / European Sun
Brighten The Corners Presents HOUSE Of ALL, a group comprised entirely of former members of The Fall, plays The Church on Sunday 3rd May 2026.
BTCP: Spencer Cullum
Brighten The Corners Presents Spencer Cullum, Nashville-based, London-born pedal steel player and guitarist, along with special guests Rich Ruth and Annie Williams, at The Church for a Matinee show on bank holiday Monday 4th May.
Restless Natives
Restless Natives – A tribute to Big Country Exclusive! For the very first time outside Scotland this will be an epic night celebrating the fantastic music of Big Country.
BTCP: The Hempolics
Brighten The Corners presents South London group fusing reggae, dub, soul, and hip hop, The Hempolics at The Church on Saturday 9th May.
BTCP: Styrofoam Winos
Formed in Nashville’s DIY scene, Styrofoam Winos is the voltron of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and longtime friends.
Infiltrate: Virus 1 / Magic Motion / Dolski / Jonezee
Infiltrate presents a night of Jungle / dnb at The Smokehouse
BTCP: Brown Spirits
Soul Jazz Records’ psyched-out Krautrock to free-jazz trio Brown Spirits from Melbourne play The Smokehouse.
Grooving in Green / Senex IV
Off-Beat Promotions presents a Gothic Rock/Post-Punk Double-Header with two of the UK's top contemporary acts, Grooving in Green & Senex IV.
BTCP: Prolapse
Brighten The Corners Presents post-punk band Prolapse on Thursday 6th August at The Church.
BTCP: Robyn Hitchcock
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist –surrealist rock ’n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, performer.
Mulholland Jive / The Frestonians / Rob Prince
Join Mulholland Jive, The Frestonians, and Rob Prince for a night of the finest indie music talent in East Anglia brought to you by Frestonia Records.
Common Ground Collage Workshop
Common Ground collage workshop in collaboration with Young Artists in Suffolk at The Church on Saturday 14th March!
BTCP: Constant Smiles / Samuel Taylor
Like the best moments of foundational albums by Talk Talk or Nick Drake, the lived-in majesty of Adrienne Lenker or Jim O'Rourke's excursions into chamber pop.
Vinyl Communion: Grinny / Bobby
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.
International Women’s Day: Workshop + DJ Set
Celebrate International Women's Day with us at The Church. DJs, workshops, good vibes.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Saturday 7th March.
Foxymop - A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Foxymop are the UK’s most authentic tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam.
The Spunyboys / J.S. & the Lockerbillies
Get ready for a high-energy night of authentic rockabilly and rhythm & blues as The Spunyboys and J.S. & The Lockerbillies hit the stage at The Church, Ipswich on Friday 6th March.
Gleb / Gratstack / Pending
Kesgrave Sixth Form presents their RSL Music Performance student bands. Pending, Gratstack and Gleb will perform covers from a variety of genres during the evening.
BTCP: Special Friend / Tumbledryer Babies
Brighten The Corners Presents French-American indie noise-pop duo Special Friend at The Smokehouse on Thursday 5th March.
The 9075 / The Portland
THE 9075, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of THE 1975.
BTCP: Mike Joyce Book Tour *SOLD OUT*
Live interview by Ian Wade, and Q&A with Mike Joyce, drummer of The Smiths, touring his new book The Drums
Red Herring / Not A Chance / Aisle 4
A Charity gig Raising money for the St Elizabeth’s Hospice!
Vigilantes / Running Club / Sam Milne and The Tyrants
Vigilantes play The Church performing songs from their debut album ‘Golden Record’
The Riot
Ipswich's longest-running dedicated Rock and Metal Club Night returns to an all-new venue, The Baths!
BTCP: Sholto / Freya Roy / DJ Andreas Koch
Brighten The Corners Presents multi-instrumentalist producer SHOLTO at The Church on Thursday 26th February 2026.
One Sixth Form College: Battle Of The Bands
One Sixth Form College's annual Battle of the Bands competition. You will hear performances of covers and original material performed by several student bands at the college during the evening.
WREX / gurn victim / nailbed
Brighton born duo WREX play an electro charged set at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: Beth Orton / Sam Amidon *SOLD OUT*
English singer/songwriter Beth Orton has long been regarded as possessing one of the most unique and expressive voices in music - a voice that has grown evermore rich and wise over time.
BTCP: Beth Orton / Sam Amidon *SOLD OUT*
English singer/songwriter Beth Orton has long been regarded as possessing one of the most unique and expressive voices in music - a voice that has grown evermore rich and wise over time.
Vinyl Communion: Krautrock Kurator
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
BASS IMPORTERZ
BASS IMPORTERZ is an up and coming DnB & Jungle brand bringing high energy and underground vibes. Expect heavy basslines and good vibes.
Vinyl Communion: Mello Jamz
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
The Baths Regeneration Community Conversation
Brighten The Corners is hosting a public community event to share plans for a £1.92 million regeneration project that will transform The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab for the region.

