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, Cornish & Heritage, Spoken Word, Talks
Fri 25th Apr, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£5 — £5
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Art, Shopping
Sat 19th Apr, 2025 — Fri 25th Apr, 2025
Salthouse Gallery, St Ives
£0 — £0
Art, Family
Wed 9th Apr, 2025 — Sun 27th Apr, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
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Art
Fri 2nd May, 2025 — Sat 3rd May, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
£20 — £20
Art
Sat 3rd May, 2025 — Sun 4th May, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
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Art
Sat 1st Feb, 2025 — Mon 5th May, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
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Community, Outdoor
Thu 8th May, 2025
The Island, St Ives
Active, Outdoor
Sun 11th May, 2025
St Ives Brewhouse, St Ives
£30 — £37.50
Art, Community
Fri 11th Apr, 2025 — Mon 12th May, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 11th Apr, 2025 — Mon 12th May, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Family
Tue 13th May, 2025
St Ives Community Orchard, St Ives
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Mon 12th May, 2025 — Fri 16th May, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£690 — £690
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Art
Fri 16th May, 2025 — Sun 18th May, 2025
Porthmeor Studios, St Ives
£0 — £0
Art, Family
Mon 26th May, 2025 — Sun 1st Jun, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
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Film
Fri 6th Jun, 2025
St Anta Church Hall, St Ives
£5 — £6
Art, Family
Tue 10th Jun, 2025
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 11th Apr, 2025 — Mon 16th Jun, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 16th May, 2025 — Mon 16th Jun, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 16th May, 2025 — Mon 16th Jun, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community, Talks, Workshops
Fri 20th Jun, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£0 — £0
