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Things to do in Ipswich, December 2026

Browse 10 upcoming events and things to do in Ipswich during December 2026. Highlights include Bellowhead, Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Milton Jones, Michael Starring Ben and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Milton Jones

Ipswich · Charter HallTue, Dec 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £32

Michael Starring Ben

Ipswich · Ipswich Regent TheatreThu, Dec 3Music

Bellowhead

Ipswich · Regent TheatreTue, Dec 1Music

🎟️ From £41

Live at Christmas: Fern Brady & Red Richardson

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichSat, Dec 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £32

Guns N' Roses Experience

Ipswich · Lavenham Village HallSat, Dec 5Events

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Ipswich · ApexTue, Dec 8Music

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash

Ipswich · Colchester Arts CentreTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £28

Christmas Comedy Crackers

Ipswich · Corn Exchange IpswichThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

Christmas Drag Bingo Party

Ipswich · Lavenham Village HallFri, Dec 18Culture & Art

John Otway Big Band Christmas Party

Ipswich · Lavenham Village HallSat, Dec 19Music

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
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Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast