Situated on the south coast, St Austell is perhaps most well known for its proximity to the world-famous Eden Project, located just a 10-minute drive from the town centre. Renowned for welcoming international artists from around the globe through its Eden Sessions programme of events, the Eden Project also hosts many theatrical performances from some world-class theatre companies, including Cornwall’s very own Kneehigh Theatre and Light Theatre.
Just a few short miles away towards Mevagissey, visitors can take a trip to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and stroll through its spectacular grounds. Regular events take place at this picturesque venue, with performances from local singers, musicians, storytellers and theatre companies, as well as historical garden tours, family-fun trails and wild-food guided walks.
St Austell is also well known for its historical china clay industry, details of which can be uncovered at Wheal Martyn, the UK’s only china clay museum. Set within two former clay works, Wheal Martyn hosts a series of events throughout the year, including guided trails, exhibitions and themed family-fun days, giving visitors a fascinating insight into the area’s industrial heritage.
The historic port of Charlestown, located a few miles from the town centre, hosts its annual Charlestown Regatta Week celebrations. Welcoming visitors from all over Cornwall and beyond, the local community comes together to put on a lively and entertaining event which features a whole host of activities and displays, such as raft races, live music, flora dance processions and pasty demonstrations.
Cornish & Heritage, Theatre
Mon 23rd May, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£12.50 — £14.50
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Community, Cornish & Heritage
Tue 1st Mar, 2022 — Thu 26th May, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music
Sun 29th May, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£14.5 — £17.5
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Art, Tresorys Kernow
Tue 31st May, 2022
White River Place, St Austell
Art, Family, Workshops
Mon 30th May, 2022 — Thu 2nd Jun, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£1.50 — £4
Art, Community
Thu 2nd Jun, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£1.50 — £4
Food & Drink
Fri 3rd Jun, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£7.50 — £7.50
Art, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 4th Jun, 2022
Unit K, White River Place, St Austell
Art, Open Studios
Sat 28th May, 2022 — Sun 5th Jun, 2022
Studio @ Luney, St Austell
Art, Open Studios
Sat 28th May, 2022 — Sun 5th Jun, 2022
Unit K (former Eden Cafe), St Austell
Active, Family
Sat 28th May, 2022 — Mon 6th Jun, 2022
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
£0 — £58
Dance, Outdoor, Tresorys Kernow, Workshops
Fri 10th Jun, 2022
St Austell, St Austell
Cornish & Heritage, Outdoor
Sat 11th Jun, 2022
Charlestown church, St Austell
£12.5 — £12.5
Outdoor, Theatre, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 11th Jun, 2022
St Austell, St Austell
Art, Workshops
Sun 12th Jun, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£25 — £25
Comedy, Theatre
Fri 17th Jun, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£10 — £12
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Live Music, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 18th Jun, 2022
Smorgers Bistro, St Austell
Community, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 18th Jun, 2022
Various Venues, St Austell
Family, Festivals, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 18th Jun, 2022
Town Centre, St Austell
£0 — £0
Live Music, Tresorys Kernow
Sat 18th Jun, 2022
St Austell Town Centre, St Austell
£0 — £0
