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.
Settlements / Chicanes / Crowned Hyenas
Join us at the Smokehouse for an evening of rock, for fans of QOTSA, Keo and Foo Fighters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BTCP: China Bears / Eve’s Delight / Sleep Year
Brighten The Corners Presents indie four-piece China Bears at The Smokehouse.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nowhere Fast
Nowhere Fast are a Suffolk based alternative rock band, who are playing their first headline show at The Smokehouse. Support comes from Tabi and Speakeasy.
GETNOTGOT/ DJ Brandon Lane
Rapidly 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.
Speakeasy
*SOLD OUT *
Speakeasy are a Suffolk and Essex based alternative rock band formed in late 2024 Inspired by britpop icons and british punk sounds.
Transient Radio/ Bambaata Presents: Room 2 *SOLD OUT*
Room 2 is an intimate and immersive journey into the deeper side of nighttime sounds and vibrations.
The Grey/ LEBRIQUE / Berenice
‘The Grey’ return to the Smokehouse, celebrating the release of their new album KODOK, out now Majestic Mountain Records.
Joined by local legends LEBRIQUE & APF Records finest; BERENICE.
The Social Club/ Eve’s Delight/ Running Club
The Social Club will be rocking your world as part of their UK tour to support the album launch. Support comes from the rather splendid Eve's Delight.
Fuze / Helix / The Fifth Flaw / Polaroid
Fuze headline The Smokehouse on Saturday 17th May with support from Helix, The Fifth Flaw, Polaroid.
Suffolk Noise Alliance 2025
Every year, the Suffolk Noise Alliance Weekender celebrates The creativity and sheer volume of electronic artists pushing the experimental envelope in this brilliant part of the world.
BTCP: Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders / C Joynes
Brighten The Corners Presents psychedelic group Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders at The Smokehouse on Thursday 15th May.
Groovy Arts Club Night for Charity (War Child & Anglia Care Trust) featuring The Groovy Arts Club Band / Lauryn & Pat / Mel & Marcel / Rob Prince
Groovy Arts Club Night for Charity (War Child & Anglia Care Trust) featuring The Groovy Arts Club Band / Lauryn & Pat / Mel & Marcel / Rob Prince
Helix / Love for Money / Happy September! - Amplify Charity Event
A charity concert with headliners ‘Helix’, who have previously played at The Smokehouse. As well as support acts ‘Love for Money’ and ‘Happy Septemeber!’—a night for music with all profits going to charity.
The Rattlebacks
The Rattlebacks Sidewinder Tour 2025. Support comes from The Frestonians and With Teeth.