Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur pre/post-match drinks
Open for pre and post-match drinks and St Stephen’s Church. Free entry.
Foxymop - A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Foxymop are the UK's most authentic tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam, endorsed by former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese!
Hope Ahead / The Luke Fisher Band / Echo Falls
Join us for Luke Fisher's birthday bash! 3 amazing bands, a night of great fun awaits.
Running Club *SOLD OUT*
A night of live indie and alternative music from local artists.
BTCP: The Mouse Outfit + KOJ & AyiTe / Sleep’s Cousin & Lieu
Brighten The Corners Presents Manchester hip hop collective The Mouse Outfit with KoJ & AyiTe at St Stephen's Church on Saturday 1st March 2025.
Uridium / Chemiqueen / Osmium Guillotine
Uridium plays hard and fast old school metal. They're always willing to serve with blood sweat and tears.
Dead Air / Rare Breed / Sunday Best
Dead Air headline The Smokehouse on 8th March 2025.
Ipswich Record Fair
Ipswich Record Fair returns to St Stephen’s Church on Sunday 9th March.
Kings of Anglia Podcast LIVE
Kings of Anglia Podcast LIVE – The second live show from the Kings of Anglia podcast team. Expect Ipswich Town debate, analysis, associated nonsense and plenty of audience participation.
Bliss / Disjunction / Noiseless
3 amazing teenage bands have teamed up to bring their music to Ipswich!
Cardboard / Lola
Cardboard, a four-piece band from London that have arrived to kindle a youthful spirit of defiance, determination and lightning-bolt chemistry reminiscent of the 00's indie scene.
Church Disco
A night of deep dive dance music , all on 7” vinyl! Real records played on real turntables.
BTCP: Echobelly *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents 90s britpop indie rock band Echobelly.
Eat Static / Syco / The Psylings
Eat Static headline The Baths on Friday 28th March 2025.
BTCP: The Tubs / Eve’s Delight *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents jangly indie-pop band The Tubs at The Smokehouse on Friday 28th March 2025.
Big 10 / Jack The Lad
Big 10 and Jack The Lad headline The Baths on Saturday 5th April.
BTCP: Girls Of The Internet / James Alexander Bright
Brighten The Corners Presents electronic disco/house artist Girls Of The Internet for a live set on Friday 11th April 2025 at St Stephen's Church Ipswich.
Beau Bowen / Gabrielle Ornate
Beau Bowen headline The Smokehouse alongside Gabrielle Ornate for their ‘Out Of This World Rock Show’.
Wrekt: Fabio
Function Records & Redeye Records present WREKT. Now firmly established as the friendliest, loudest party in Ipswich, WREKT guarantee you a packed dance floor with high end industry sound system.
Si Cranstoun
The man that Launched THE DUALERS & A Fab Footstompin Retro Band rides again with a brand new upbeat album 'JOLLIFICATION'.
BTCP: Esme Emerson
Brighten The Corners Presents indie pop sibling duo Esme Emerson at The Smokehouse on Friday 25th April 2025.
Young Gun Silver Fox
Dynamic musical duo Young Gun Silver Fox headline St Stephen’s Church on Friday 2nd May.
Out on The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at St Stephen's Church on Saturday 3rd May.
Transmission: The Sound of Joy Division
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era.
BTCP: Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band
Brighten The Corners Presents Louisville artist Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band on Wednesday 7th May at St Stephen's Church.
The Spirit of Kosmische: An Introduction to Krautrock
An evening filled with the iconic sounds of Krautrock.
Limehouse Lizzy
Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
Self Harmony
To raise funds for Mind, while creating a space for open conversations about mental health, and celebrating community through diverse music and art.
These Wicked Rivers
These Wicked Rivers headline St Stephen’s Church on Sunday 8th June.
Brighten The Corners Festival 2025
Brighten The Corners Festival returns in 2025 on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June.
The Last Arizona / June Henry / Cheap Dirty Horse / sophiethegreat
For February’s Queer Noise, we’ve The Last Arizona and June Henry. Two great tastes that go amazingly together all the way from across The Pond, alongside excitable folk punks Cheap Dirty Horse.
BTCP: Hayseed Dixie / Kit Trigg
Brighten The Corners Presents Hayseed Dixie at The Baths on Thursday 13th February 2025.
IVW: BTCP: PET NEEDS / Ben Brown
Brighten The Corners presents Colchester punk band PET NEEDS for Independent Venue Week at St Stephen's Church.
IVW: The Rabbitts / Maple Ward *SOLD OUT*
Genre-blending folk band The Rabbitts bring their ethereal and understated sound to The Smokehouse.
IVW: Tune Up: SophieTheGreat / Arthur Black / Headcheck / Helix
Tune Up Presents: sophiethegreat, Arthur Black, Headcheck, and Helix take to The Baths for a showcase of music for Independent Venue Week 2025.
IVW: Diacritical Mark, Mawhrin Skel and friends
Join us for an evening of Experimental Electronica, Soundscapes, Aural journeys and noise presented by Bleep.Works and East Anglia Noise Alliance.
IVW: BTCP: Home Counties / PleasureInc. *SOLD OUT*
Brighten The Corners Presents post-punk band Home Counties for Independent Venue Week 2025. Support comes from genre fluid, alternative pop band PleasureInc.
The Traitors Finale Screening
Fans of The Traitors are invited to a special final screening, with build up from 6pm and the final episode screened live from 8.30pm.
Reno & Rome / Three Years Younger / Midnight Repost / Ross Stewart
After their high-energy, sell-out show at The Baths in 2023, Reno & Rome make a triumphant return to Ipswich this December.
Dolce Fire / Adelya
A night of festive fun at The Smokehouse with Dolce Fire and Adelya.
Pre-Match Drinks at St Stephen’s Church
St Stephen’s Church cafe & bar will be open for pre-match drinks!
Nina Arya / sophiethegreat
Making Waves Presents Nina Arya and sophiethegreat at The Smokehouse on Tuesday 17th December.
Ipswich Record Fair
Ipswich Record Fair returns to St Stephen’s Church on Sunday 15th December.
Indifferent Engine
Indifferent Engine headline The Smokehouse on Saturday 14th December.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at St Stephen's Church on Saturday 14th December.
St Stephen’s Winter Market
Our annual Winter Market is back with independent makers, festive crafting, Hex Record shop, DJs, coffee, beer and mulled wine!
Huey Morgan’s NYC Block Party *SOLD OUT*
Alternative Ipswich presents Fun Lovin’ Criminals frontman and 6 Music DJ Huey Morgan’s NYC Block Party!
Connor Adams / Leon O’Leary / Grace Calver
Singer-songwriter Connor Adams will be performing live for a Christmas gig.
Ecto Peach / The Interesting Times Gang / Monda Krimligo
Prepare to get hit round the face by the fast-paced sonic sorcery of Essex indie punks Ecto Peach.
Undercover Pangolin / Young States / Muntjax
Indie Rock Night at The Smokehouse with Undercover Pangolin, Young States and Muntjax.
Pixelh8 / astr0
Experience a night of electrifying electronica and nostalgic chiptune from two of Suffolk's top artists.
BTCP: Scott Matthews
Brighten The Corners Presents critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Scott Matthews returning to Ipswich.
BTCP: Lou Terry / Garden Centre
Brighten The Corners Presents South London-based musician Lou Terry with support from Garden Centre.
BTCP: Joe & The Shitboys / The Interesting Times Gang / The Pink Mechanic
Brighten The Corners and Queer Noise Ipswich present Faroe Islands' queer vegan shitpunks Joe & The Shitboys.
Sunmachine / The Grey / Voytek
Sunmachine are a heavy and vibey rock band based in Cambridge.