The Ipswich Choral Society is a friendly choir of some 80 members, formed in 1824 and is the second oldest choral society in England. The Society has attracted a membership with a wide range of musical experiences and has entertained the public with performances across a varied musical repertoire.

We meet every Tuesday evening, rehearsals start at 7.30 pm in Northgate Arts Centre Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich IP4 3DF.

Ipswich Sings Christmas 2023 concert photo

Hallelujah! Anniversary celebrations continue

Continuing their 200th Anniversary celebrations, Ipswich Choral Society return to Ipswich Corn Exchange to perform Handel’s choral masterpiece ‘Messiah’ on 14th December. It is one of the most performed works in the Society’s history,…
Robin Walker, ICS Music Director

Memorable Farewell to ICS Music Director

More wonderful memories for Ipswich Choral Society’s 200th anniversary year, with the "Celebrating Wolsey" event last Saturday, sadly the last performance with Robin Walker conducting as ICS Music Director. Celebrating the anniversaries…
ICS June24 concert image

Premières in the Park - Celebrating Wolsey

Join Ipswich Choral Society for a double anniversary celebration marking 550 years since the birth of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and 200 years since Ipswich Choral Society was formed. To mark the occasion, Ipswich Choral Society is hosting a free…