5 big names coming to Suffolk this summer
There are many events planned to take place across Suffolk from June until August, with big names expected at some of them.
Here are five celebrities coming to the county this summer.
Ed Sheeran will be playing at Portman Road in July (Image: Charlotte Bond)When: Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13
The global superstar is returning home with three concerts set to take place at Portman Road stadium.
It comes ahead of the release of his new album Play in September which sees the singer explore new musical ground through collaboration with artists across the world.
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Marvin Humes will be at Summer Soul Vibes in Ipswich (Image: PA)When: Friday, July 11
The JLS member is headlining the first night of Summer Soul Vibes at Venue16 in Ipswich.
Summer Soul Fest will also be running on Saturday, July 12, with headliner Soul II Soul and other acts like Kenny Thomas and The Ipswich Soul Collective.
The Welsh singer has previously performed in Suffolk (Image: Gregg Brown)When: Friday, August 3
The Delilah singer is making his return to the county with a performance after the races at Newmarket Racecourse.
He previously visited the site in 2021 to mark the celebration of his 80th birthday.
READ MORE: 7 major events and things to do in Suffolk in May
Sting performed in Thetford Forest last year (Image: Sonya Duncan)When: Friday, July 26
The former Police singer is headlining the first night of Latitude at Henham Park, near Southwold.
Other headliners for the three-day festival include Fat Boy Slim and Snow Patrol.
Sugababes will be performing at Newmarket Nights (Image: PA)When: Saturday, August 23
Natasha Bedingfield, who is known for hits like Unwritten, will kick of post-race celebrations at Newmarket Racecourse.
She will be followed by girl group Sugababes with the original line-up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy.
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