One of Cornwall’s most famous tourism hotspots, the rugged beauty of the coastal town of St Ives has captured the hearts and imaginations of many artists over the years.
The town itself features numerous galleries and exhibitions, including displays at the Tate St Ives which exhibits work from contemporary British artists with links to the local area. Visitors can also take a trip to Leach Pottery and explore the vast range of ceramic arts on display.
The St Ives events calendar runs throughout the year and features many Cornish traditions such as Feast Day in February, which celebrates the traditional sport of hurling, as well as the town’s lively May Day festival which draws in crowds from Cornwall and beyond.
Foodies and real-ale lovers can taste the local cuisine and sample Cornish ales and ciders during the annual St Ives Food and Drink Festival which takes place on Porthminster Beach, and St Ives Brewery’s Beer and Cider Festival which happens in August each year.
Art and music lovers should not miss the St Ives Literature Festival each May, an eight-day event featuring performances from writers and poets, and the popular St Ives September Festival which attracts music artists from across the globe, performing in a number of unique venues such as the historic St Ives Guildhall, a concert hall and venue located in the heart of the town.
Bursting with culture, tradition and natural beauty, St Ives is so much more than just a holiday destination.
Art
Wed 3rd Jul, 2024 — Fri 5th Jul, 2024
Porthmeor Studios, St Ives
£0 — £0
Art, Workshops
Sun 7th Jul, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£0 — £12
Art, Workshops
Wed 10th Jul, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£55 — £55
Art, Workshops
Wed 17th Jul, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£55 — £55
Art, Community
Thu 18th Apr, 2024 — Thu 18th Jul, 2024
St Ives Island Centre, St Ives
£3 — £3
Food & Drink
Fri 19th Jul, 2024
Una St Ives, St Ives
£39 — £39
Talks
Fri 19th Jul, 2024
Porthmeor Studios, St Ives
£6 — £6
Art, Community
Fri 21st Jun, 2024 — Sat 20th Jul, 2024
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 21st Jun, 2024 — Sat 20th Jul, 2024
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Workshops
Sat 13th Jul, 2024 — Sun 21st Jul, 2024
Zennor Village Hall, St Ives
£45 — £45
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Art, Family
Fri 26th Jul, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£40 — £40
Family, Spoken Word, Talks, Workshops
Sat 27th Jul, 2024
St Ives Library & Visitor Information Centre, St Ives
£2 — £2
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Art, Family
Fri 2nd Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£40 — £40
Art, Workshops
Thu 8th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£55 — £55
Art, Workshops
Fri 9th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£120 — £120
Art, Family
Fri 9th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£40 — £40
Art, Workshops
Tue 13th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£110 — £110
Art, Workshops
Wed 14th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£120 — £120
Art, Workshops
Thu 1st Aug, 2024 — Thu 15th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£55 — £55
Art, Family
Fri 16th Aug, 2024
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£40 — £40
