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.
Community, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 16th May, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£31.50 — £31.50
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Art
Fri 3rd Apr, 2026 — Sat 16th May, 2026
Anima Mundi, St Ives
Art
Fri 15th May, 2026 — Sun 17th May, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
Art, Workshops
Mon 18th May, 2026 — Thu 21st May, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£425 — £425
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Art, Community, Spiritual & Wellness, Workshops
Tue 26th May, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£140 — £140
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Art, Workshops
Thu 28th May, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£140 — £140
Art, Community, Family
Tue 26th May, 2026 — Thu 28th May, 2026
Porthminster Beach, St Ives
£0 — £0
Art
Sat 23rd May, 2026 — Fri 29th May, 2026
Salthouse Gallery, St Ives
Art
Mon 27th Apr, 2026 — Sat 30th May, 2026
Belgrave St Ives, St Ives
Art, Community, Family, Workshops
Sat 23rd May, 2026 — Sun 31st May, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Community, Spiritual & Wellness
Mon 1st Jun, 2026
Carbis Bay Memorial Hall, St Ives
£14 — £14
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Film
Fri 5th Jun, 2026
St Anta Church Hall, St Ives
Active, Community
Sat 6th Jun, 2026
Various Venues, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 3rd Apr, 2026 — Sat 6th Jun, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 8th May, 2026 — Sat 6th Jun, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 8th May, 2026 — Sat 6th Jun, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Workshops
Fri 5th Jun, 2026 — Sun 7th Jun, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£525 — £525
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Art, Community, Family, Workshops
Tue 9th Jun, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
£0 — £1
Dance, Live Music, Theatre
Thu 18th Jun, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£18 — £20
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Comedy, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sat 27th Jun, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£19 — £19
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