Nowhere Fast / 1 & 1/2 Gingers / Tabi *SOLD OUT*
Nowhere Fast are a Suffolk based alternative rock band, who are playing their second headline show at The Smokehouse.
BTCP: Jaguar Skills
Brighten The Corners Presents Jaguar Skills, artist, DJ, producer, curator, archivist, for Independent Venue week on Thursday 29th January at The Church.
Matt Storm / The Rabbitts
Matt Storm makes music that fuses vintage soul and jazz with modern alternative sounds. Matt’s blend of alt soul, often described as “unique yet accessible” touches on themes of vulnerability and hard truths
Pre and Post Match Drinks
Open for pre and post match drinks for Ipswich Town V Preston North End
BTCP: Bez DJ Set / UPROCK DJs
Bez will be DJing at The Baths during Independent Venue Week, playing Indie, Acid House, and Party Anthems.
Vinyl Communion: With Cognito av
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Godwithout / War Bastard
Bone crushingly slow sludge meets melodically infused death metal.
Infiltrate: Dolski / Virus 1 / Magic Motion / Jonezee
Infiltrate presents a night of Jungle / dnb at The Smokehouse
Pre and Post Match Drinks
Open for pre and post match drinks for Ipswich Town V Hull City
BASS IMPORTERZ
BASS IMPORTERZ is an up and coming DnB & Jungle brand bringing high energy and underground vibes. Expect heavy basslines and good vibes.
BTCP: Beth Orton / Sam Amidon *SOLD OUT*
English singer/songwriter Beth Orton has long been regarded as possessing one of the most unique and expressive voices in music - a voice that has grown evermore rich and wise over time.
BTCP: Sholto
Brighten The Corners Presents multi-instrumentalist producer SHOLTO at The Church on Thursday 26th February 2026.
The Riot
Ipswich's longest-running dedicated Rock and Metal Club Night returns to an all-new venue, The Baths!
Vigilantes / Running Club / Sam Milne and The Tyrants
Vigilantes play The Church performing songs from their debut album ‘Golden Record’
The 9075 / The Portland
THE 9075, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of THE 1975.
BTCP: Special Friend
Brighten The Corners Presents French-American indie noise-pop duo Special Friend at The Smokehouse on Thursday 5th March.
Foxymop - A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Foxymop are the UK’s most authentic tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam.
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Saturday 7th March.
Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.
BTCP: Constant Smiles
Like the best moments of foundational albums by Talk Talk or Nick Drake, the lived-in majesty of Adrienne Lenker or Jim O'Rourke's excursions into chamber pop.
Mulholland Jive / The Frestonians / Rob Prince
Join Mulholland Jive, The Frestonians, and Rob Prince for a night of the finest indie music talent in East Anglia brought to you by Frestonia Records.
BTCP: Shovel Dance Collective
Brighten The Corners Presents folk nine-piece Shovel Dance Collective at The Church for a matinee performance on Sunday 22nd March.
BTCP: SLAG
Guitar riff-laden Brighton band SLAG play The Smokehouse on Thursday 2nd April
WREKT: Sully
Ipswich’s friendliest and loudest party returns. WREKT guarantee you a packed dance floor hosting some of the best Drum & Bass Jungle DJ’s & MCs in the UK.
BTCP: Held by Trees / Catrin Vincent
Brighten The Corners Presents iconic Post-rock, ambient, and prog-rock collective Held By Trees.
BTCP: Mikey Kenney
Fiddle-player Mikey Kenney joins us for Early Doors, a new series of intimate events with an early finish.
BTCP: John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Brighten The Corners Presents John Bramwell, the I Am Kloot singer, for a matinee show at The Church on Sunday 26th April 2026.
The Total Stone Roses / Oaysis
The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! Support comes from Oaysis
BTCP: The Boo Radleys
Brighten The Corners Present britpop shoegaze 90s icons The Boo Radleys at The Church on Saturday 2nd May 2026.
BTCP: HOUSE Of ALL
Brighten The Corners Presents HOUSE Of ALL, a group comprised entirely of former members of The Fall, plays The Church on Sunday 3rd May 2026.
BTCP: The Hempolics
Brighten The Corners presents South London group fusing reggae, dub, soul, and hip hop, The Hempolics at The Church on Saturday 9th May.
BTCP: Styrofoam Winos
Formed in Nashville’s DIY scene, Styrofoam Winos is the voltron of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and longtime friends.
Smith Vs Smiths
It's time to get down! In both senses of the word! It's Smith Vs Smiths Clubnight at The Baths!
Nailbed / Apøllø / Insidious / Exit
Finding Emo Records bringing you one heavy line up filled with local Ipswich talents as well as out of town acts. Only at the smokehouse on the 23rd January.
Traitors Finale Screening
Following success last year, avid fans of The Traitors can once again enjoy a special big screening of the 2026 BBC TV show finale at The Church in Ipswich town centre on Friday 23 January from 6pm.
Vinyl Communion: DJ Night Folk
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Lara Price / The Frestonians / Monkey Foot Down / Chris Asker
Join Frestonia Records for a night showcasing the finest indie talent in East Anglia!
Pre and Post Match Drinks
Open for pre and post match drinks for Ipswich Town V Blackburn Rovers
Mincer / HelloKittyFunLand / Lease on life
Offbeat Ipswich presents Mincer, HelloKittyFunLand, and Lease on life at The Smokehouse.
Vinyl Communion: The Decibel Kid and DJ Rhapsode
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Sam Milne and the Tyrants / Not a Chance / Aviation
Sam Milne and the Tyrants, a teenage Ipswich band take to the Smokehouse, the place where it all kicked off for them.
* CANCELLED * Kings Of Anglia
*CANCELLED * The Kings of Anglia Live Podcast is back - and you won’t want to miss it!
Maiden Anglia
Maiden Anglia (formed in early 2023) are the UK’s fastest rising Iron Maiden tribute and have proven they have the quality to be more than a regional act.
BTC Christmas Party
BTC XMAS PARTY! With BTC DJ takeovers, booze, and small bites. Lets party!
Emulate: Generation We / L.A.Muse + more
Emulate Productions presents ALCHEMY, with DJ Rizz/MC Spice, 1 Lemon, Rorie Dines, Louie Brown, L.A.Muse, and Generation We
Vinyl Communion: DJ Billy Oxley / DJs Faith + Alice
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Making Waves Youth Open Mic
Youth Open Mic sessions, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
The Joe Keeley Band / Ryan Harvey
Join the Joe Keeley band as they make their return at The Smokehouse
Furry Indie Night
Furry Indie Night is 25! Ipswich's cult indie night is celebrating a quarter of a century of filling the dancefloor.
Uridium / Arms To Oblivion / Lease On Life
Uridium are primed to deliver a resurrection of pure heavy metal energy at The Smokehouse.
Vinyl Communion: DJ Brandon Lane / Simon P-A
Vinyl only DJ sets at The Church with guest DJs every Thursday. Happy Hour 5-7pm!
Out On The Floor
Nonsuchdjs and John Skelt present a night of Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Crossover at The Church on Saturday 6th December.
These Are End Times / Hello Kitty Fun Land / Buggery Act
When that first trumpet sounds, the world will know These Are End Times – not by a hail of fire and blood, but by the long-awaited announcement of a rare gig by this eschatological post-rock group

