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.
Art, Cornish & Heritage
Mon 4th Jul, 2022 — Wed 28th Sep, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music
Fri 30th Sep, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£18.50 — £20
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Dance, Live Music
Sat 1st Oct, 2022
St Austell Arts Centre, St Austell
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Dance, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 1st Oct, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£15 — £16.5
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Cornish & Heritage, Food & Drink
Sat 1st Oct, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£20 — £20
Community, Cornish & Heritage
Sun 2nd Oct, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
£5 — £5
Community, Cornish & Heritage
Mon 3rd Oct, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Community, Film
Thu 6th Oct, 2022
Polgooth Village Hall, St Austell
Comedy, Spoken Word, Talks, Theatre
Fri 7th Oct, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£15 — £16
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Community, Cornish & Heritage
Mon 17th Oct, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Live Music
Fri 21st Oct, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£13 — £14.5
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Live Music, Theatre
Sat 22nd Oct, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£10 — £14
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Cornish & Heritage, Family
Sat 9th Apr, 2022 — Sun 30th Oct, 2022
Shipwreck Treasure Museum, St Austell
£0 — £12.5
Live Music, Theatre
Fri 4th Nov, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£12.5 — £14
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Live Music, Theatre
Sat 5th Nov, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£0 — £14
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Community, Live Music
Sat 5th Nov, 2022
St Austell Arts Centre, St Austell
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Community, Cornish & Heritage
Mon 24th Oct, 2022 — Sun 6th Nov, 2022
Wheal Martyn, St Austell
Comedy, Theatre
Sat 12th Nov, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£14 — £16
Comedy, Spoken Word, Talks, Theatre
Sat 12th Nov, 2022
St Austell Arts Theatre, St Austell
£14 — £16
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Community, Family
Sat 12th Nov, 2022
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
£10.5 — £14
