Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
BTCP: Blue Bendy / Gasoline Green
Brighten The Corners presents experimental guitar pop group Blue Bendy play The Smokehouse.
BTCP: lilo / Arthur Black
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.
Fireworks Night at The Church
Pre christchurch fireworks night at The Church. Boozy warm drinks and seasonal cocktails.
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).
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Vinyl Communion
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
BTCP: Golomb / Kirakira
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.
Shed / Running Club
A10 Promotions presents a night of Indie/Folk-rock at The Smokehouse to start your November right.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Vinyl Communion
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
BTCP: Jim Ghedi / The Feathered Thorns / Ewan D Rodgers
Intense, brooding, bold, at times apocalyptic, and remarkably vast. Brighten The Corners Presents Sheffield folk artist Jim Ghedi.
BTCP: Benefits / Dan Le Sac *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents Invada Records' electronic rock band Benefits on Friday 14th November at The Smokehouse.
Autumn Fires / Lava Pigeon
Showcasing a celebration of women and LGBTQ+ in alternative music!
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Vinyl Communion
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
BTCP: Ata Kak / Janani.fx / DJ Tom Greig
Brighten The Corners Presents Ghanaian afropop pioneer Ata Kak at The Church on Thursday 20th November 2025.
Ipswich Craft Beer Festival 25
We're bringing together the best breweries in the land to create an amazing craft beer festival like no other.
EELS! EELS! EELS! / Snowdeer / Sophie The Great / Glitter Your Mama
Self Harmony present a night of music at The Smokehouse.
Love Music Hate Racism: The Downsetters
Love Music Hate Racism in association with Brighten The Corners present Ipswich based Ska and Reggae legends The Downsetters.
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.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
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.
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
BTCP: Scott Lavene
Brighten The Corners Presents London singer-songwriter and storyteller Scott Lavene on Friday 5th December at The Smokehouse.
Plantfood / Yung Yusuf
Plantfood are a blood-pumping jazz force summoning an onslaught of electronic and acoustic sounds with influences ranging from heavy hitters like The Prodigy to the spiritual explorations of John Coltrane.
These Are End Times
When that first trumpet sounds, the world will know These Are End Times – not by a hail of fire and blood, but by the long-awaited announcement of a rare gig by this eschatological post-rock group
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.
Uridium / Arms To Oblivion / Lease On Life
Uridium are primed to deliver a resurrection of pure heavy metal energy 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.
The Joe Keeley Band / Ryan Harvey
Join the Joe Keeley band as they make their return at The Smokehouse
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Emulate: Generation We / L.A.Muse + more
Emulate Productions presents ALCHEMY, with DJ Rizz/MC Spice, 1 Lemon, Rorie Dines, Louie Brown, L.A.Muse, and Generation We
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.
The 9075 / The Portland
THE 9075, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of THE 1975. With a 2-hour show, bringing the spirit of the original band to life and creating unforgettable nights filled with nostalgia and excitement.
Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.
The Total Stone Roses / Oaysis
The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! Support comes from Oaysis
Talk: Introduction to putting on an event
Want to put on your own gig? Learn how to promote, market, budget, and produce your own event.
Brown Babies: Cindy’s Revisited
We are turning the clock back to the mid-80s, recreating the music and spirit of peak-era Cindy’s nightclub, as curated by Kirsty Tallent.
Pre & Post-Match Drinks
Open for pre and post-match drinks this Saturday for Ipswich Town v West Brom. Earlier opening hours from 10am
Bridget. / A VOID / Evy Frearson
Bridget. plays The Smokehouse. Expect raw emotion, killer vocals, and the kind of stage presence that grabs you and doesn’t let go.
BTC X Spill: Ebi Soda / DJ Andreas Koch
Join SPILL Festival + Brighten The Corners for a night of music and DJing in St Stephen’s Church, with headliners Ebi Soda.
Vinyl Communion: Yebsie
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Making Waves Youth Open Mic: Ben Brown
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Songwriting sessions with Ben Brown
Transient Radio Live All Day Broadcast
Throughout the day Transient Radio will be streaming live from The Church with interviews, talks and DJ sets. The radio show will be popping up in the corner whilst the cafe, bar a record shop remain open as usual.
Church Disco
Back after a sell out event last year (and queues outside), join DJ Pipedream and Mac for an evening of disco dance and boogie-all on 7” vinyl and mixed on two turntables and a mixer.
BTCP: The Bug Club / Adwaith *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents Welsh indie pop band The Bug Club at The Church on Thursday 16th October 2025.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
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!
The Camden Grunge Scene Presents: NeverUnder / Doll Face / The Fifth Flaw / Disjunction
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.
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.
Oktoberfest (No Lederhosen)
Get your Oktoberfest fix at The Church this October, with DJs, food, and a tap takeover, Friday 10th - Sunday 12th.
BTCP: Modern Nature / Ben Auld
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental folk four-piece Modern Nature at The Smokehouse on Thursday 9th October 2025.
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Ipswich Book Festival: Ben Aitken
Join us for a journey through the books of acclaimed travel writer Ben Aitken.
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.
Caswell / Passion Parade
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.
Menace / Jack The Lad / Surgery Without Research / Violent Solutions
VENUE CHANGE TO THE SMOKEHOUSE
PUNKERAMA RECORDS and Viva Promotions Present...Alternative Music all night.
Vigilantes / Running Club
* SOLD OUT *
Join Vigilantes on 3rd October, with support from Running Club.
Drink and Draw
Join us for a relaxed and low pressure creative evening. Bring drawing materials if you’ve got them, free entry!
Qi Goth Nervous System Workshop
Join Qi Goth for shadowy Qigong and Tai Chi rituals for mental health and Somatic alchemy for wellbeing to moody alt soundscapes.
Cryptid Hive / Echo & Ember / Gwildcore
A collection of local artists getting together for an evening of music.