John Peel Centre for Creative Arts

John Peel Centre for Creative Arts Award winning grassroots live music venue in the East of England showcasing emerging and established original artists

The John Peel Centre for Creative Arts is an ambitious project to provide a lasting tribute to the life and career of the much-loved broadcaster and create a high quality, community-owned, Arts Centre in the heart of Suffolk. The team behind the project set out to bring an unused and decaying historic building back into use and create an inspirational environment to foster the creative energy of l

ocal people and enable wider enjoyment of the arts. We want to help people to access and participate in cultural activities and events. Our goal is to see more members of the community able to participate in and enjoy the benefits of pursuing their own artistic endeavours and supporting the efforts of others. Please send all enquiries regarding hires and bookings to [email protected]

Part of Everywhere At Once, Mark Thomas comes to the John Peel Centre on the 27th of June as part of his '40 In Stand Up...
06/06/2026

Part of Everywhere At Once, Mark Thomas comes to the John Peel Centre on the 27th of June as part of his '40 In Stand Up Years' tour!

Tickets are available at johnpeelcentre.com🎟


We've got some fantastic Reggae acts coming up later this year 🙌Check out , & , and Tickets and more info at johnpeel...
05/06/2026

We've got some fantastic Reggae acts coming up later this year 🙌

Check out , & , and

Tickets and more info at johnpeelcentre.com

We've got all things Liz Jones at The B Side this Sunday, with a gig at 6pm open to the public, and a workshop + Q&A at ...
05/06/2026

We've got all things Liz Jones at The B Side this Sunday, with a gig at 6pm open to the public, and a workshop + Q&A at 2:30pm for our Young Creatives Programme - anyone aged 18-30 interested in the music industry

Gig tickets available at johnpeelcentre.com, and email us at [email protected] to get involved in the workshop! All free entry 🤩


04/06/2026
Get ready for The Vinyl Sessions: Punk Special on the 12th! Your regular Vinyl Sessions, turned punk 🎸Reserve your ticke...
04/06/2026

Get ready for The Vinyl Sessions: Punk Special on the 12th! Your regular Vinyl Sessions, turned punk 🎸

Reserve your tickets online at johnpeelcentre.com

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03/06/2026

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Sounds great! 🎸

NEXT GEN PUNK NIGHT! and are taking the JPC stage next Thursday, doors from 7:30pm! 🙌🤩Tickets available now at johnp...
03/06/2026

NEXT GEN PUNK NIGHT! and are taking the JPC stage next Thursday, doors from 7:30pm! 🙌🤩

Tickets available now at johnpeelcentre.com

03/06/2026

Come and see Rob Lewis at The B Side this Saturday with Jess and Dec!

Free entry 🎟
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Next Week! 50 Years of Punk Celebration @ The JPC: Tuesday 9th June: Film screening of Stories From The She Punks + disc...
03/06/2026

Next Week! 50 Years of Punk Celebration @ The JPC:

Tuesday 9th June: Film screening of Stories From The She Punks + discussion with Gaye Black and Helen McCookerybook
Wednesday 10th June: Charlie Harper + Helen McCookerybook solo sets + interview
Thursday 11th June: Three bands, one night, with Bridget., Phat Problem, and The Winonas
Friday 12th June: Tom Robinson + TV Smith + Sam Eagle/Punk- plus themed Vinyl Session in The B Side
Saturday 13th June: The Undertones (sold out, but phone up to join the waiting list!)
Sunday 14th June: Punk themed record & clothes fair

There will also be a punk art exhibition in the Ballroom, curated by Gaye Black (advert) running Wednesday-Sunday 11AM-3PM, along with an evening pre show viewing available Wednesday-Saturday 6:30PM-7:30PM

Tickets are running low for a lot of the shows now, so make sure to reserve your spot at johnpeelcentre.com 🎶🎸🤩

Legendary punk artist, Charlie Harper, will be appearing at The John Peel Centre on Wednesday 10th June! 🎶🙌He will be ta...
03/06/2026

Legendary punk artist, Charlie Harper, will be appearing at The John Peel Centre on Wednesday 10th June! 🎶🙌

He will be talking to Helen McCookerybook about his life with the UK Subs and his critically acclaimed autobiography, ‘An Anarchy of Demons’. This will be followed by a solo set from Charlie, with support from Helen.

Charlie has also contributed works to the art exhibition, curated by Gaye Black (Advert), that is running throughout the week.

Address

Church Walk
Stowmarket
IP141ET

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 11pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
7:30pm - 12am
Saturday 7:30pm - 10:30pm

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