Vinyl Communion: Simon Doling aka Beatfacilitator
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Tommy Ashby / Samuel Taylor / Ike
Prolific Scottish songsmith Tommy Ashby plays The Church.
The Big Arcade Weekend
Join us for a weekend of arcade games, tournaments, performances, and crafts!
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: Ata Kak / Janani.fx / DJ Tom Greig
Brighten The Corners Presents Ghanaian afropop pioneer Ata Kak at The Church on Thursday 20th November 2025.
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.
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 / Georgia Duncan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Total Stone Roses / Oaysis
The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! Support comes from Oaysis
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.
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.
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.
Fireworks Night at The Church
Pre christchurch fireworks night at The Church. Boozy warm drinks and seasonal cocktails.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Oktoberfest (No Lederhosen)
Get your Oktoberfest fix at The Church this October, with DJs, food, and a tap takeover, Friday 10th - Sunday 12th.
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.
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.
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.
BTCP: Stick In The Wheel / Ewan D. Rogers
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.
