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Venue16 Events

Whether you’re looking for family days out, live music, film screenings, sporting dinners, party nights, fun fairs or exciting themed entertainment in Ipswich, Suffolk
we’ve got it all at Venue16!

We are proud to be one of Suffolk’s premier events venues, as we play host to a wide variety of a calendar of events both hosted by Venue16 and many others.

Be sure to browse our complete list of events below and secure your tickets before they sell out!

Please note our venue operates a strict Challenge 25 Policy so please ensure you bring identification with you.

Venue16's largest function room the Willow Suite which hosts up to 250 guests

Popular Events

  • Sun 05 Oct
    05 Oct 2025, 10:30 – 15:00
    Venue16, 312 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich IP4 3QJ, UK
    Come and join us at Venue16 for a LIVE watch along of the 2025 East Anglian Derby - Ipswich Town vs Norwich City + we will be offering a carvery so make sure you grab those tickets!
  • Mon 27 Oct
    27 Oct 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
    Venue16, 312 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich IP4 3QJ, UK
    Join us at Venue16 for a returning favourite - Halloween Baking with Slime Making!

All Events

  • Ipswich Town vs Norwich City - Live Watch Along
    Ipswich Town vs Norwich City - Live Watch Along
    6 days to the event
    Sun 05 Oct
    05 Oct 2025, 10:30 – 15:00
    Come and join us at Venue16 for a LIVE watch along of the 2025 East Anglian Derby - Ipswich Town vs Norwich City + we will be offering a carvery so make sure you grab those tickets!
  • Chef's Big Quiz 2025
    Chef's Big Quiz 2025
    Multiple Dates
    9 days to the event
    Wed 08 Oct
    08 Oct 2025, 18:45 – 23:00
    Battle it out for the prize at Venue16's Chef's Big Quiz...
  • Ska Night 2025
    Ska Night 2025
    12 days to the event
    Sat 11 Oct
    11 Oct 2025, 19:30 – 12 Oct 2025, 00:00
    This is a 14+ event Join us at Venue16 on Saturday 11th October, as Rude and Reckless storm the stage in Ipswich for a night to remember!
  • Ipswich Jazz & Blues - Blues & Greene Nothing but the Blues
    Ipswich Jazz & Blues - Blues & Greene Nothing but the Blues
    Multiple Dates
    13 days to the event
    Sun 12 Oct
    12 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
    This is an exciting new band exploring the mystical territory where the blues meets jazz and then meets the blues again.
  • Firework Fright Night 2025
    Firework Fright Night 2025
    25 days to the event
    Fri 24 Oct
    24 Oct 2025, 17:30
    Join us at Venue16 on Friday 24th October for our annual Firework Fright Night event...
  • Baking & Slime 27th Oct 2025
    Baking & Slime 27th Oct 2025
    28 days to the event
    Mon 27 Oct
    27 Oct 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
    Join us at Venue16 for a returning favourite - Halloween Baking with Slime Making!
  • West End Rats
    West End Rats
    33 days to the event
    Sat 01 Nov
    01 Nov 2025, 19:30 – 23:59
    Join us at Venue16 for a night dedicated to The Rat Pack...
  • Ipswich Jazz & Blues - Tim Kliphuis Trio
    Ipswich Jazz & Blues - Tim Kliphuis Trio
    Multiple Dates
    41 days to the event
    Sun 09 Nov
    09 Nov 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
    The multi-award-winning Tim Kliphuis Trio is one of the world’s top string groups, combining jaw-dropping virtuosity and mesmerizing improvisations with a beautifully varied repertoire sourced from classical, gypsy jazz and North-European folk music.
Venue16's Family Themed Events

Family Themed Events

Family Fun For Everyone

At Venue16, we're all about the family!

We're a family run business, so we know the importance of booking an activity that keeps both the little ones, and the adults engaged and interacting together.

That's why every year we host multiple 'Family Themed Events' such as our Easter Bakery, our Firework Fright Night our Christmas Activities and so much more!
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Whether it's your first or your fifth time at Venue16 we're sure everyone will find our Family Themed Events engaging and fun.

Great Activities In Ipswich Await...

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Add Venue16 To Your Tour Dates

Whether you're an organiser, agent, tour manager or an artist we'd love to have Venue16 as a listed venue on your tour dates!

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From Ipswich Jazz & Blues and The Suffolk Wedding Show to the Big Comedy Club gigs and the popular Juiced Automotive Festival, there's always something going on at Venue16 and we'd be delighted to work in partnership with you or your client to host your event at our Ipswich based venue.

Let's Get You Booked In!

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