Plan your Ipswich Music Day

As we count down to Ipswich Music Day taking over Christchurch Park on Sunday 7 July, Ipswich Entertains is giving event goers all the information they need to get ready to enjoy the free one-day festival.

Running from 12pm - 8pm, there will be a lineup of 45 artists and musicians, plus an array of performers across six stages, along with fairground rides, street food and a marketplace featuring a vibrant mix of vendors in the park.

Parking

We're encouraging people to walk or travel by bus or train to this busy event.

Limited on-site parking is available at Ipswich Music Day for £15 for the day with payment taken by cards only.

Vehicles can enter the park from the Park Road entrance and can park from 12pm - 8pm. Blue badge parking is provided for free within the park. The nearest alternative parking is Crown Street car park.

Find your way in Christchurch Park

Maps can be downloaded from the Ipswich Entertains website, helping you find your way during the event.

New for 2024

This year's festival will be bigger than before, with the exciting addition of the Indian Summer Mela Stage near to the Fonnereau Road entrance of the park. Here you can enjoy a celebration of Indian culture with entertainment including singing, dancing as well as cooking and traditional garment demonstrations. Nearby street vendors will also be selling authentic Indian food.

This year the BBC Radio Suffolk Stage is changing location to the Bowl area of the park due to huge popularity and amazing performances. Featuring BBC Introducing artists and other upcoming local talent, it will be supported by a marketplace, food vendors and its own bar.

The new Rise Stage next to the playground, sponsored by Suffolk New College will be dedicated to rock and indie music.

Entertainment isn't just limited to the park as classical music lovers can enjoy entertainment throughout the day in Bethesda Church, Christchurch Mansion, Masonic Hall, and St Margaret's Church, all hosted by the Ipswich Arts Association.

View the full lineup to see set times for each of the 6 stages.

Food and drink

Street food vendors will be available throughout the park and visitors can also bring their own food into the park. Glass is not permitted on site. Limited quantities of alcohol for personal consumption is permitted - excessive amounts will not be permitted on site, including glass bottles or containers. Disposable BBQs are not permitted in the park.

Litter

Please remember to make use of the appropriate recycling bins that will be available throughout the park or take your litter home with you.

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