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.
Comedy, Cornwall 365 Box Office
Fri 15th May, 2026
Mevagissey Activity Centre, St Austell
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Cornish & Heritage, Food & Drink
Fri 15th May, 2026
Charlestown Harbour, St Austell
£30 — £30
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Community, Live Music
Sat 16th May, 2026
St Augustine's RC Church, St Austell
£0 — £13
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Art, Workshops
Sat 16th May, 2026
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
£75 — £75
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Live Music
Sat 16th May, 2026
St Dennis Working Men's Club, St Austell
£5 — £5
Art, Family, Workshops
Sun 17th May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music, Spiritual & Wellness
Fri 22nd May, 2026
Whitemoor Village Hall, Whitemoor, St Austell
£10 — £10
Art, Family, Workshops
Sat 23rd May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Comedy, Theatre
Sat 23rd May, 2026
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£16.17 — £16.17
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Active, Family, Outdoor, Spiritual & Wellness
Tue 12th May, 2026 — Tue 26th May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Art, Family, Workshops
Mon 25th May, 2026 — Fri 29th May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Film
Fri 29th May, 2026
Mevagissey Activity Centre, St Austell
Family, Film, Outdoor
Thu 28th May, 2026 — Sat 30th May, 2026
Eden Project, St Austell
£15.50 — £15.50
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Art, Family, Workshops
Mon 25th May, 2026 — Sat 30th May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Active, Family, Outdoor, Spiritual & Wellness
Sat 30th May, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Festivals, Food & Drink
Sat 30th May, 2026
Fore Street and White River Place, St Austell
£0 — £0
Theatre
Sat 30th May, 2026
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£27.09 — £27.09
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Active, Family, Outdoor, Spiritual & Wellness
Fri 22nd May, 2026 — Mon 1st Jun, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music
Thu 4th Jun, 2026
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Family, Outdoor
Sat 6th Jun, 2026
Hemmick Beach, St Austell
£0 — £0
