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Festivals & Events
IP8 3LD
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of IP8 3LD:
Annual Festivals & Events
Latitude Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Suffolk
Family-friendly festival with a blend of music, comedy, theatre, and wellness.
Suffolk Show
Annually, during May/June
Location: Suffolk
An agricultural and equestrian show celebrating farming and rural life, with livestock competitions, displays, and local food.
Aldeburgh Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Suffolk
A world-renowned classical music festival, founded by composer Benjamin Britten, featuring performances by top musicians.
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
Annually, during November
Location: Suffolk
A large Christmas market in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, featuring festive stalls, food, and entertainment.
FolkEast
Annually, during August
Location: Suffolk
A folk music festival celebrating traditional music, arts, and crafts, held in the grounds of Glemham Hall.
Latitude Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Suffolk
Family-friendly festival with a blend of music, comedy, theatre, and wellness.
Suffolk Show
Annually, during May/June
Location: Suffolk
An agricultural and equestrian show celebrating farming and rural life, with livestock competitions, displays, and local food.
Aldeburgh Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Suffolk
A world-renowned classical music festival, founded by composer Benjamin Britten, featuring performances by top musicians.
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
Annually, during November
Location: Suffolk
A large Christmas market in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds, featuring festive stalls, food, and entertainment.
FolkEast
Annually, during August
Location: Suffolk
A folk music festival celebrating traditional music, arts, and crafts, held in the grounds of Glemham Hall.
Other Events"
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Stowmarket
May 22
The Regal,, Stowmarket
. Funhouse Comedy Club is back at The Regal, Stowmarket on Thursday May 22nd for another night full of laughter.
Bourne Valley Crafters Summer Fair
May 31
Flatford mill, England
.
Colchester based craft group, The Bourne Valley Crafters, and invited guest crafters are pleased to be, once again, holding a Summer Craft Fair in the Granary Barn at Flatford.
BUFF
May 31
Eastern Angles Centre,, Ipswich
After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides to sublet his flat to buff Instagram model Jamie. At the same time, he launches himself into dating again but finds the world of apps a much crueller place to people like him than he remembers.
Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival
June 14
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
.
Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditions!
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
Designed By Run @ Langham Hall Estate
June 15
Langham Hall Estate, Colchester
.
In partnership with Designed by Sports we are thrilled to present a fun-filled family festival of running, set against the picturesque backdrop of the beautiful Langham Hall Estate.
Celebrate Summer! Wickham Market's Summer Market
June 21
The Hill, Woodbridge
.
With hand crafted gifts, homeware, pottery, artisan made food and drink plus the Wickham Market Community Choir and activities for the youngsters the Summer Market is always a great place to browse, eat and drink!
Category: Community | Markets.
Pretty in pink Presents ROCK 4 MACMILLAN
June 21
Sub Zero, Colchester
We have 4 fantastic Live bands for you, as well as a disco to finish the night off!
First we have 'SKaM' local covers band playing everything from Small Faces and Foo Fighters, to Chic and Daft Punk, then we have 'Versus coda' an originals band from the Essex Swamps! Playing a mixture of classic and modern hard rock and then we also have 'Punk Freud' a local Punk rock band playing some classic punk rock hits. To finish the night off, we have ourselves 'Pretty in pink' playing nostalgic pop/punk, rock and indie classics from 80's to present.
Essex Bead Fair
June 22
Great Bromley Village Hall, UK, Colchester
.
Beads for making great jewelleryr.
Midsummer Night's Ball
June 28
Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester
.
Tickets cost £70pp and include:
Keepsake event wristband
Welcome drink of prosecco or orange juice
3 course meal
360 photo booth
Music from live band and DJ
Discounted hotel bedroom rates
Entry into our costume contest
Dress code: Fantasy Formal
Inspiration can be taken from stage and film; Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo + Juliet, Ever After, A Knight's Tale etc.
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
August 15
Mercury Theatre., Colchester
. The Comedy Club - As Seen on TV - Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable Laughter!
Celebrating 29 Years of Bringing Laughter to Life!
Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 15th August 2025, The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and trusted names in the comedy industry, is bringing its hilarious, five-star comedy showcase to the Mercury Theatre.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour-Ipswich
August 29
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
.
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!
Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you!
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart.
Lavenham Jewellery Fair
September 27
Lavenham Village Hall, Sudbury
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
Suffolk County Christmas Fair 2025
November 21
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, , Ipswich
The biggest Christmas Fair in East Anglia with 150 stalls and 10,000 attendees! The wonderful Hintlesham Hall is our home for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair for the third year running.
With 150 shopping stalls situated inside hard floored, heated Shopping Marquees as well as outside in the grounds.
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Stowmarket
May 22
The Regal,, Stowmarket
. Funhouse Comedy Club is back at The Regal, Stowmarket on Thursday May 22nd for another night full of laughter.
Bourne Valley Crafters Summer Fair
May 31
Flatford mill, England
. Colchester based craft group, The Bourne Valley Crafters, and invited guest crafters are pleased to be, once again, holding a Summer Craft Fair in the Granary Barn at Flatford.
BUFF
May 31
Eastern Angles Centre,, Ipswich
After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides to sublet his flat to buff Instagram model Jamie. At the same time, he launches himself into dating again but finds the world of apps a much crueller place to people like him than he remembers.
Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival
June 14
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
. Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditions! The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
Designed By Run @ Langham Hall Estate
June 15
Langham Hall Estate, Colchester
. In partnership with Designed by Sports we are thrilled to present a fun-filled family festival of running, set against the picturesque backdrop of the beautiful Langham Hall Estate.
Celebrate Summer! Wickham Market's Summer Market
June 21
The Hill, Woodbridge
. With hand crafted gifts, homeware, pottery, artisan made food and drink plus the Wickham Market Community Choir and activities for the youngsters the Summer Market is always a great place to browse, eat and drink! Category: Community | Markets.
Pretty in pink Presents ROCK 4 MACMILLAN
June 21
Sub Zero, Colchester
We have 4 fantastic Live bands for you, as well as a disco to finish the night off! First we have 'SKaM' local covers band playing everything from Small Faces and Foo Fighters, to Chic and Daft Punk, then we have 'Versus coda' an originals band from the Essex Swamps! Playing a mixture of classic and modern hard rock and then we also have 'Punk Freud' a local Punk rock band playing some classic punk rock hits. To finish the night off, we have ourselves 'Pretty in pink' playing nostalgic pop/punk, rock and indie classics from 80's to present.
Essex Bead Fair
June 22
Great Bromley Village Hall, UK, Colchester
. Beads for making great jewelleryr.
Midsummer Night's Ball
June 28
Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester
. Tickets cost £70pp and include: Keepsake event wristband Welcome drink of prosecco or orange juice 3 course meal 360 photo booth Music from live band and DJ Discounted hotel bedroom rates Entry into our costume contest Dress code: Fantasy Formal Inspiration can be taken from stage and film; Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo + Juliet, Ever After, A Knight's Tale etc.
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
August 15
Mercury Theatre., Colchester
. The Comedy Club - As Seen on TV - Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable Laughter! Celebrating 29 Years of Bringing Laughter to Life! Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 15th August 2025, The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and trusted names in the comedy industry, is bringing its hilarious, five-star comedy showcase to the Mercury Theatre.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour-Ipswich
August 29
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
. After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart.
Lavenham Jewellery Fair
September 27
Lavenham Village Hall, Sudbury
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
Suffolk County Christmas Fair 2025
November 21
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, , Ipswich
The biggest Christmas Fair in East Anglia with 150 stalls and 10,000 attendees! The wonderful Hintlesham Hall is our home for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair for the third year running. With 150 shopping stalls situated inside hard floored, heated Shopping Marquees as well as outside in the grounds.
