Vinyl Communion: Gareth
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
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 SOLD OUT
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 with Rich Ruth and Annie Williams
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.
Dilla Time: A Tribute to J Dilla
Dilla Time is a tribute to J Dilla as well as a hip-hop, soul, and funk night. With local DJs Big P, JAL, and EDS bringing you some tasteful, old-skool cuts.
BTCP: The Hempolics / DJ Andreas Koch
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 / Ben Auld
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
Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender
It's that magical time again. The Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender is back: two nights, two towns, too good to miss. Friday in Ipswich!
Luke Fisher & The Ghost Tides / The Frestonians / Ross Stewart
Frestonia Records presents another night of indie music from local acts: Luke Fisher and the Ghost Tides, The Frestonians, Ross Stewart
Earth Mother Fucker / Pound Land / Rev Simpkins
Antigen Records celebrates its silver anniversary with a band that has worked with the label since its inception - the one-and-only EMF of Ipswich.
BTCP: Brown Spirits
Soul Jazz Records’ psyched-out Krautrock to free-jazz trio Brown Spirits from Melbourne play The Smokehouse.
BTCP: ICHI
Brighten The Corners Presents experimental multi-instrumentalist ICHI for a half-term all-ages afternoon matinee show, followed by an instrument making workshop for children, at The Church on Wednesday 27th May.
IwRONg MAIDEN
Iwrong Maiden deliver the power, precision and showmanship every Iron Maiden fan expects.
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.
Debrief Adventure Festival
Debrief Adventure Festival - where adventure gets unpacked. Through talks, conversation, and exhibition, Debrief brings together our local outdoor and adventure community.
Killerkorp / Olympus / God Without
Local legends Killerkorp return for a hometown headline show. Joined by special guests Olympus and God Without.
Foundation Drum & Bass
Join Foundation Drum & Bass for their first event at The Smokehouse.
Out On The Floor Sunday Service
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a day of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Sunday 28th June.
BTCP: The Devout
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
Brighten The Corners Presents Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division at The Church on Saturday 18th July.
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.
Chest / The Portland / Sam Milne and The Tyrants
Emerging in 2024, Chest quickly demanded attention from industry figures and indie fans alike. Catch them live this October
BTCP: The Hanging Stars
Brighten The Corners Presents London cosmic country, psychedelic folk rock band The Hanging Stars on Wednesday 7th October at The Church.
BTCP: Tom McRae
Brighten The Corners Presents singer-songwriter Tom McRae at The Church on Friday 16th October.
BTCP: Kelley Stoltz
Brighten The Corners Presents American songwriter Kelley Stoltz, onetime Echo & the Bunnymen rhythm guitarist and Robyn Hitchcock’s current West Coast drummer, at The Church on Wednesday 21st October.
BTCP: Junior Brother
Brighten The Corners Presents Irish idiosyncratic alt-folk singer-songwriter Junior Brother at The Smokehouse on Friday 13th November.
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.
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.
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.
Vinyl Communion: Brandon and Simon from Soulpower Radio
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
BTCP: Mikey Kenney / James Bailey
Fiddle-player Mikey Kenney joins us for Early Doors, a new series of intimate events with an early finish.
BTCP: Brown Horse / Elanor Moss
Brighten The Corners Presents Norwich alt country band Brown Horse at The Church on Saturday 18th April.
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.
The Pomegranates / Not A Chance / Sam Milne & The Tyrants *SOLD OUT*
The Pomegranates take to the stage for the release of the Debut EP 'Through the Garden Gate' ready to blow the roof off of The Smokehouse.
Vinyl Communion: Marcus Hex
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Girl Like That / Read The Room / Lara Price
Following the 1st show last year, 'Where Are My Girls?' 2 is JMT Live's 2nd celebration of women and LGBTQ+ artists in alternative music! Headlined this time by Truck Festival alumni Girl Like That!
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
BTCP: Held by Trees / Catrin Vincent
Brighten The Corners Presents iconic Post-rock, ambient, and prog-rock collective Held By Trees.
Vinyl Communion: Skunk Hour
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
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.
Bloody Pineapples / Draugrheim / Symbyote / Atarka
Atarka and Symbyote Co headline Easter weekender
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.
BTCP: SLAG / LEMONSUCKR *SOLD OUT*
Guitar riff-laden Brighton band SLAG play The Smokehouse on Thursday 2nd April
Vinyl Communion: Leo V + Yebsie
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
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.
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.
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.
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
Vinyl Communion: Modern Athletics
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!

