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
Tue 18th May, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Family
Mon 1st Mar, 2021 — Mon 31st May, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art
Sat 1st May, 2021 — Mon 31st May, 2021
Belgrave St Ives @ Higher Bussow Farm, St Ives
Art
Tue 1st Jun, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Theatre
Mon 31st May, 2021 — Thu 3rd Jun, 2021
The St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£9 — £16
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Art
Sat 29th May, 2021 — Fri 4th Jun, 2021
SaltHouse Gallery, St Ives
£0 — £0
Art, Outdoor
Sat 29th May, 2021 — Sun 6th Jun, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art
Sat 29th May, 2021 — Sun 6th Jun, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art
Tue 15th Jun, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art
Tue 29th Jun, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Cornish & Heritage
Tue 17th Nov, 2020 — Tue 20th Jul, 2021
Theatre
Mon 2nd Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
The St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£9 — £16
Festivals, Live Music
Sat 11th Sep, 2021
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£18 — £18
Festivals, Live Music
Sun 12th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£16 — £16
Festivals, Live Music
Tue 14th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£16 — £16
Festivals, Live Music
Wed 15th Sep, 2021
Mariners Gallery, St Ives
£9 — £9
Festivals, Live Music
Fri 17th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£11 — £11
Festivals, Food & Drink
Fri 17th Sep, 2021 — Sun 19th Sep, 2021
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, St Ives
Festivals, Live Music
Wed 22nd Sep, 2021
Porthmeor Studios, St Ives
£10 — £10
Festivals, Live Music
Fri 24th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£16 — £16
