We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Illumination, scheduled for the weekends of October 11-12 and 25-26, 2024.
The Town and people of Ipswich, Massachusetts are proud to present Ipswich Illumination 2024, a celebration of beauty & community. Now in its 15th year, Ipswich Illumination features a collection of interactive art installations, live music, poetry, projection, bonfires, and more along the Ipswich River.
At the center of it all, Bonfires will blaze on the Ipswich River, which runs through the heart of our downtown & community. Bonfires will be lit at the moment of evening by flaming arrows from the bow of internationally celebrated archer Carlos Segura. Enjoy installations and performances along the way from the Ipswich Riverwalk Mural to Water Street. Food, & drink are available for purchase on both nights.
Special thanks to all of our musician friends, content creators, performers, the bonfire tenders, and of course the Town & people of Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Parking: Residents are encouraged to arrive on foot, bike, kayak, or canoe. Parking is available at the Hammatt Street Lot, MBTA Lot, and EBSCO Lot at Saltonstall Street.
Ipswich Cultural Council Art Show
The 38th Ipswich Cultural Council’s Annual Art Show and Sale will be held in the gymnasium at Ipswich Town Hall Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, fabric art, etc. This is a non-juried show open to all Ipswich residents and employees 17 and older. Go to ipswichculturalcouncil.org for registration, etc.
Historic Ipswich 