At a glance, The Baths in Ipswich is summed up below. It books indie, rock and tribute acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
888300
Standing capacity
verified · medium room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Backline
PA provided
Books
Indie · Rock · Tribute
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Baths, from the stage to the bar. It books indie, rock and tribute acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book The Baths, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books indie, rock and tribute acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
The Baths is at 4 Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2QA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 33 rooms in our Ipswich venue directory.
Nobody from The Baths is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books indie, rock and tribute acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Baths has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
Provided
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Ipswich
About The Baths
This is the background on The Baths, from the venue and its listings. It books indie, rock and tribute acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Baths is a grassroots music venue in Ipswich with a standing capacity of 300. It books Indie, Rock, Tribute, Electronic; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Baths is a 300-capacity venue on Civic Drive in central Ipswich, and the largest of the rooms run by local promoter Brighten The Corners.
The building has a long music history. As St Matthews Baths Hall it hosted live music in the late 60s and early 70s, with boards laid over the swimming pool for audiences, and acts including Led Zeppelin, Cream and Rod Stewart played here before it became a social club.
Today it books gigs from touring and local bands, tribute acts, and late club nights covering indie, house, techno and drum and bass. There is a professional sound system and lighting rig, and the room has also held beer festivals, workshops and comedy. There is no fixed weekly night; check the Brighten The Corners listings for what is on.
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08 — What's on
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Nothing is listed at The Baths on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Ipswich gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Baths — Quick Facts
The Baths capacity: 300 standing - verified from the venue's website, Nov 2026.A 300-capacity former swimming baths hall in central Ipswich, hosting gigs and club nights
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeMediumvenue300 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklinePAPA providedThe Baths provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
BooksIndie+3 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity300standingA verified figure - its source and date are under the section heading.
By size, The Baths is the joint 5th largest of the 15 venues we list in and around Ipswich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Lavenham Village Hall (about 300), Theatre Royal (about 350) and Coda Colchester (about 200).
The Baths holds 300 standing, which makes it a medium room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Ipswich (about 180). At 150 to 500, a room tends to book acts with a following of their own: local headliners, or support for a touring band, often through a promoter.
Member votes0votes to get The Baths on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Baths has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Baths
The Baths is a grassroots music venue in Ipswich with a standing capacity of 300. The Baths provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
The Baths books Indie, Rock, Tribute, Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Ipswich venue directory.
Listing notes
The Baths is a 300-capacity venue on Civic Drive in central Ipswich, and the largest of the rooms run by local promoter Brighten The Corners.
The building has a long music history. As St Matthews Baths Hall it hosted live music in the late 60s and early 70s, with boards laid over the swimming pool for audiences, and acts including Led Zeppelin, Cream and Rod Stewart played here before it became a social club.
Today it books gigs from touring and local bands, tribute acts, and late club nights covering indie, house, techno and drum and bass. There is a professional sound system and lighting rig, and the room has also held beer festivals, workshops and comedy. There is no fixed weekly night; check the Brighten The Corners listings for what is on.
By size, The Baths is the joint 5th largest of the 15 venues we list in and around Ipswich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Lavenham Village Hall (about 300), Theatre Royal (about 350) and Coda Colchester (about 200).
Playing The Baths: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Baths - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Indie is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. The Baths hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Find The Baths
The Baths is at 4 Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2QA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 33 rooms in our Ipswich venue directory.
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Baths in Ipswich; IP1 2QA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Ipswich this week, or book a Ipswich band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at The Baths on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Ipswich gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Ipswich venue directory.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Baths. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Baths. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Baths provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Ipswich venue directory.
The Baths books Indie, Rock, Tribute, Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Baths has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Baths has a standing capacity of 300, from the venue's website (checked Nov 2026), a medium venue. See all Ipswich venues for size comparisons. By size, The Baths is the joint 5th largest of the 15 venues we list in and around Ipswich with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Lavenham Village Hall (about 300), Theatre Royal (about 350) and Coda Colchester (about 200).
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Baths. Browse the Ipswich Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
4 Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2QA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Ipswich venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP1 2QA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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