Christmas in Ipswich

Saturday 14th December | 12pm – 6pm

We’re transforming the Cornhill into a festive Suffolk hub in the town with activities for all ages.

Enjoy a festive tractor trail, take part in wreath-making and crafts, and browse the local food and drink market.

Local musicians and dance groups will provide live entertainment on stage meanwhile, children will have the chance to write a letter to Santa, and there will even be visits from the big man himself!

Advent Calendar

Every day, a new door unlocks to reveal exclusive discounts and vouchers to help with your Christmas shopping, special offers from your favourite Ipswich shops, cafés & restaurants and a daily prize for one lucky winner, featuring a special gift from the business behind the door.

Click the image below from 1st December to enter.

We Are Ipswich, an independent collective of nationally acclaimed arts and heritage organisations, is bringing the festive spirit to Suffolk like never before.

This season, they’re joining forces to launch Ipswich Entertains for Christmas – a campaign showcasing a spectacular line-up of premier league art and culture that promises thrilling, high-quality entertainment for all ages.

From enchanting performances to magical experiences, this offer solidifies Ipswich’s reputation as the ultimate cultural destination for the region and plays a key role in Ipswich Central’s wider ‘Your Very Suffolk Christmas’ campaign. Whether you’re from Suffolk or beyond, get ready to experience an unforgettable Christmas season in Ipswich.

8 venues, 237 performances, 77 exhibition days and 2 iconic Christmas films

We Are Ipswich Events

Now

25/10/2024 - 18/01/2025

The Hold

Now

22/11/2024 - 18/01/2025

New Wolsey Theatre

Now

26/11/2024 - 05/12/2024

Christchurch Mansion

Now

29/11/2024 - 29/12/2024

Holywells Park

Now

29/11/2024 - 08/12/2024

St Mary le Tower

Now

04/12/2024 - 21/12/2024

New Wolsey Theatre

Now

07/12/2024 - 22/12/2024

Christchurch Mansion

Now

07/12/2024

Corn Exchange

Now

13/12/2024

Red Rose Chain

Brought to you by Ipswich Central, the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre and waterfront thanks to Ipswich Borough Council and Towns Deal funding.

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