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Things to do in Ipswich, October 2026

Browse 19 upcoming events and things to do in Ipswich during October 2026. Highlights include Fin Taylor, Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, Susan Calman: Tall Tales and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Fin Taylor

Fin Taylor

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichFri, Oct 2Culture & Art
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny

Ipswich · Empire Theatre, HalsteadFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026

Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026 · Oct 12

Ipswich · ApexMon, Oct 12Culture & Art
Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026

Tim Peake ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space Tour 2026 · Oct 13

Ipswich · ApexTue, Oct 13Culture & Art
Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreFri, Oct 16Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Seth Lakeman

Ipswich · Ipswich Corn ExchangeFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

Colchester - Charter Hall - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"

Colchester - Charter Hall - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"

Ipswich · Charter HallSat, Oct 17Music
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichThu, Oct 22Culture & Art
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichFri, Oct 23Culture & Art
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Ipswich · Charter HallSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichThu, Oct 29Music
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreThu, Oct 29Music
Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson...

Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson...

Ipswich · Charter HallThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £62

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

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