The Smokehouse is Ipswich's newest purpose built venue to increase the development and engagement of the arts within the area and the greater Eastern region; promoting a social change to improve access to the arts for all. A versatile high specification space, The Smokehouse accommodates a broad array of events; live music, dance, multimedia workshops, wellbeing classes, research and development projects, rehearsals, clubs, business meetings and private functions. Continually evolving, The Smokehouse is a collaborative space which seeks to support and reflect Ipswich's diverse population through the use of art and multimedia works.