7 celebrities you could spot visiting in Suffolk in 2024

Here are seven famous faces you may spot in the county this year. 

1. Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith could be spotted in Ipswich (Image: S.M.J Concerts)

Singer-songwriter Paloma Faith is known for her retro-chic styling and songs such as Only Love Can Hurt Like This and 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music'.

Having been in the business for 15 years, she is embarking on her Glorification of Sadness tour across the UK this year marking the release of her new album in February. 

Fans could spot her in Ipswich as she performs at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday, May 8. 

2. James Arthur 

James Arthur can be spotted in Newmarket (Image: Doug Peters/PA Wire)

X-Factor winner James Arthur is returning to Newmarket Nights 10 years after his last gig at the venue. 

His cover of Shontelle's Impossible went straight to number one in the UK Official Singles Chart and he has since had success with number one single Say You Won't Let Go and number one album Back From The Edge. 

James Arthur will be in Newmarket on Friday, August 2.  

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3. Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes can be seen in Ipswich (Image: Fane Productions)

Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress, comedian, narrator, voiceover artist and author.

The household name is best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films and Sister Mildred in BBC drama Call the Midwife. 

She will take the stage at the Ipswich Regent Theatre on a tour celebrating her bestselling book, Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life. 

4. JLS 

JLS can be spotted in Newmarket (Image: PA Media)A whole band of chart-topping celebrities could be spotted in west Suffolk. 

JLS competed in the 2008 series of the X-Factor and has had major success with their hits Beat Again and Everybody In Love. 

Band members Marvin Humes, Aston Merrygold, JB Gill and Ortise Williams could all be spotted as they perform at Newmarket Nights on Friday, June 28.

5. Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner could be spotted in Ipswich (Image: PA Wire)Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Frank Skinner is spending the first half of the year touring the UK with his new show. 

He is known for his comedy career which spans more than 30 years and at the start of 2023, Skinner was made an MBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to entertainment. 

Frank Skinner will be performing at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich on Friday, June 7.

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6.  Rick Astley

Rick Astley can be seen in Henham (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Media)Back in 1987, Rick Astley became a global sensation with his hit Never Gonna Give You Up. 

The BRIT Award winner recently played for a nationwide audience as the New Year's Eve performer on BBC One, which also saw him team up with presenter Rylan Clark. 

In 2024 he will be performing at Latitude at Henham Park on Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28. 

7. Tom Jones

Tom Jones could be seen in Brandon (Image: Danielle Booden)Sir Tom Jones could be spotted on the Suffolk and Norfolk border in the summer as he performs at Forest Live in High Lodge. 

The concert will feature songs from his career which spans more than 50 years alongside special guest Gabrielle. 

The concert is on Friday, June 28 at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.