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
Sat 10th Oct, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Community, Family, Workshops
Wed 30th Sep, 2026 — Sun 11th Oct, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Community, Family, Workshops
Mon 5th Oct, 2026 — Sun 11th Oct, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Community, Live Music
Fri 16th Oct, 2026
Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives
£20 — £20
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Comedy, Community, Live Music
Sun 18th Oct, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£20 — £23
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Art, Workshops
Fri 16th Oct, 2026 — Sun 18th Oct, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£455 — £455
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Art, Workshops
Mon 19th Oct, 2026 — Wed 21st Oct, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£445 — £445
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Art, Community, Dance
Sat 24th Oct, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Cornish & Heritage, Talks
Sat 24th Oct, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 21st Aug, 2026 — Sat 24th Oct, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 25th Sep, 2026 — Sat 24th Oct, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Community
Fri 25th Sep, 2026 — Sat 24th Oct, 2026
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Workshops
Fri 23rd Oct, 2026 — Sun 25th Oct, 2026
St Ives School of Painting, St Ives
£445 — £445
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Comedy, Theatre
Tue 27th Oct, 2026
Lelant Village Hall, St Ives
£12 — £12
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Spiritual & Wellness, Theatre
Fri 30th Oct, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£25 — £25
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Comedy, Family, Live Music, Theatre
Sun 1st Nov, 2026
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£12.50 — £12.50
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Active, Community
Fri 6th Nov, 2026
Tretho Lounge, St Ives
£24 — £24
Art, Community, Family, Workshops
Sat 17th Oct, 2026 — Sun 8th Nov, 2026
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art, Shopping
Sat 7th Nov, 2026 — Fri 13th Nov, 2026
Salthouse Gallery, St Ives
£0 — £0
Food & Drink, Live Music
Sat 14th Nov, 2026
Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives
£60 — £60
