Ipswich City of Culture 2029: Beyond the Bid

Tuesday 7th July

5.30pm to 9pm at University of Suffolk

Ipswich is in the running to become City of Culture 2029 — and this is your chance to be part of the conversation.Join us for Spotlight Suffolk: Beyond the Bid — a free public discussion on what lasting change City of Culture could bring to Ipswich.

📅 Tuesday 7 July
🕕 Doors open 5.30pm, starts 6pm
📍 University of Suffolk Waterfront Building, Neptune Marina, IP4 1QJ

The evening will be chaired by University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jenny Higham, with a panel including Bid Director Amy Vaughan and voices from culture, heritage and the community.

Free to attend — but places must be booked in advance:
👉 https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/events/2026/spotlight-suffolk-can-city-of-culture-shape-ipswichs-future/

Hope to see you there,
Ipswich City of Culture 2029 Bid Team

Where

University of Suffolk, Neptune Quay

Venue
Date

07/07/2026 – 07/07/2026

Time

5.30pm to 9pm

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