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
Sat 3rd Jul, 2021 — Sat 31st Jul, 2021
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art
Sat 3rd Jul, 2021 — Sat 31st Jul, 2021
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Art, Family, Outdoor
Wed 4th Aug, 2021 — Fri 27th Aug, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
£0 — £3
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Art, Outdoor
Sun 1st Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
£2 — £2
Art, Family, Outdoor
Sun 1st Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Art
Sun 1st Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Theatre
Mon 2nd Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
The St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£9 — £16
Art, Community
Sun 1st Aug, 2021 — Tue 31st Aug, 2021
Tate St Ives, St Ives
Live Music, Theatre
Wed 4th Aug, 2021 — Thu 2nd Sep, 2021
Kidz R Us, St Ives
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Art
Sat 3rd Jul, 2021 — Sat 4th Sep, 2021
Penwith Gallery, St Ives
Festivals, Live Music
Sat 11th Sep, 2021
St Ives Theatre, St Ives
£18 — £18
Festivals, Live Music
Sat 11th Sep, 2021
St Ia Church, St Ives
£13 — £13
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Festivals, Live Music
Sun 12th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£16 — £16
Festivals, Live Music
Sun 12th Sep, 2021
St Ia Church, St Ives
£13 — £13
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Festivals, Live Music
Sun 12th Sep, 2021
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
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Festivals, Live Music
Mon 13th Sep, 2021
St Ia Church, St Ives
£10 — £10
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Festivals, Live Music
Mon 13th Sep, 2021
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£10 — £10
Festivals, Film
Mon 13th Sep, 2021
St Ives Arts Club, St Ives
£7 — £7
Festivals, Live Music
Tue 14th Sep, 2021
St Ives Guildhall, St Ives
£16 — £16
Festivals, Live Music
Tue 14th Sep, 2021
St Ia Church, St Ives
£13 — £13
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