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, Community, Talks, Workshops
Sat 15th Mar, 2025 — Fri 21st Mar, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£0 — £0
Live Music
Sat 22nd Mar, 2025
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£24 — £24
Community, Family, Workshops
Thu 20th Mar, 2025 — Sat 22nd Mar, 2025
St Ives Library & Visitor Information Centre, St Ives
£5 — £5
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Art
Sat 22nd Mar, 2025 — Fri 28th Mar, 2025
Crypt Gallery, Mariners' Church, St Ives
£0 — £0
Community, Family, Outdoor
Sat 29th Mar, 2025
The Island, St Ives
Cornish & Heritage, Live Music
Fri 4th Apr, 2025
Harbour Hotel St Ives, St Ives
£12 — £12
Art, Community
Fri 31st Jan, 2025 — Mon 7th Apr, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 7th Mar, 2025 — Mon 7th Apr, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 7th Mar, 2025 — Mon 7th Apr, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community, Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Fri 11th Apr, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£0 — £10
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Art, Community, Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Tue 8th Apr, 2025 — Tue 15th Apr, 2025
St Ives Community Orchard the Core, St Ives
£30 — £30
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Art, Community, Cornish & Heritage, Family, Workshops
Tue 8th Apr, 2025 — Wed 16th Apr, 2025
St Ives Community Orchard, St Ives
£0 — £10
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Art, Community, Cornish & Heritage, Family, Workshops
Thu 10th Apr, 2025 — Thu 17th Apr, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£0 — £8
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Art, Cornish & Heritage, Spoken Word, Talks
Fri 25th Apr, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£5 — £5
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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, Cornish & Heritage, Workshops
Mon 12th May, 2025 — Fri 16th May, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£690 — £690
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Art, Community
Fri 11th Apr, 2025 — Mon 16th Jun, 2025
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community, Talks, Workshops
Fri 20th Jun, 2025
Leach Pottery, St Ives
£0 — £0
