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.
Film
Fri 1st Dec, 2023
St Anta Church Hall, St Ives
£5 — £6
Christmas, Workshops
Fri 1st Dec, 2023 — Sat 2nd Dec, 2023
Una St Ives, St Ives
£65 — £65
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Live Music
Sat 2nd Dec, 2023
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£6 — £6
Christmas, Workshops
Sun 3rd Dec, 2023
Harbour Hotel St Ives, St Ives
£60 — £60
Art, Christmas, Food & Drink, Shopping
Thu 7th Dec, 2023
Una St Ives, St Ives
Christmas, Workshops
Fri 8th Dec, 2023 — Sat 9th Dec, 2023
Una St Ives, St Ives
£65 — £65
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Festivals, Live Music
Sat 9th Dec, 2023
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£12 — £12
Live Music
Sat 9th Dec, 2023
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£12 — £12
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Live Music
Sat 9th Dec, 2023
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£12 — £12
Art, Family
Sun 10th Dec, 2023
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£0 — £10
Live Music
Sun 10th Dec, 2023
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£14 — £14
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Christmas, Workshops
Tue 12th Dec, 2023
Harbour Hotel St Ives, St Ives
£60 — £60
Christmas, Food & Drink
Fri 1st Dec, 2023 — Sat 16th Dec, 2023
Una St Ives, St Ives
Christmas, Community, Family, Workshops
Sat 16th Dec, 2023
St Ives Library & Visitor Information Centre, St Ives
£3 — £3
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Christmas, Live Music
Tue 19th Dec, 2023
Una St Ives, St Ives
Art, Shopping, Workshops
Wed 4th Oct, 2023 — Wed 20th Dec, 2023
The Island Centre, St Ives
£0 — £0
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Christmas, Food & Drink
Fri 1st Dec, 2023 — Fri 22nd Dec, 2023
Harbour Hotel St Ives, St Ives
£45 — £45
Food & Drink
Fri 23rd Jun, 2023 — Sun 31st Dec, 2023
St Ives Brewery, St Ives
£16 — £16
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Art, Community
Fri 3rd Nov, 2023 — Sat 6th Jan, 2024
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 3rd Nov, 2023 — Sat 6th Jan, 2024
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
