The Regent Theatre enjoyed a hugely successful year after reopening, attracting more than 171,000 visitors and smashing its attendance target.
New performance figures show 171,038 people attended events at the Ipswich venue during 2025/26, nearly 40% above its target of 130,000.
Council figures show demand stayed high after the venue reopened, having been closed for refurbishment, helped by the quality of its programme.
The Regent has beaten its attendance targets for three years, including 191,462 visits in 2024/25.
The theatre’s reopening helped the town’s cultural venues beat visitor expectations despite disruption from the refurbishment.
Targets are expected to return to more typical levels in future years now that the theatre has fully reopened.
Nearly 208,000 people attended council-run events across the town in 2025/26, showing the Regent’s success was part of a wider trend.
The Regent’s return was one of the council’s biggest success stories of the year.
The refurbishment improved disabled access and added toilets, including accessible and changing places facilities.
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