Ipswich Illumination 2025

This year’s Ipswich Illumination takes place over two weekends. While the first weekend October 17 to 19) has already passed, there is still November 1 to 2—to celebrate art, community, and heritage. Each evening, bonfires will be lit by flaming arrow and floated gently down the Ipswich River, running through the heart of town. Also along the river you can expect art installations, live performances of music and poetry, and food and drink available for purchase