St Ives September Festival

05/06/2026

📣 Shout out to our sponsors! 📣

One of Cornwall’s leading holiday cottage agencies offering everything from country cottages to modern apartments - they really do have something for everyone. Check them out!

https://www.cornishhorizons.co.uk/

We’re really grateful for your sponsorship again this year! 👏

01/06/2026

📣 Shout out to our sponsors! 📣

Massive thanks to Carbis Bay Holidays for sponsoring the festival again this year.

They offer over 170 exceptional holiday homes in St Ives and Carbis Bay, from eco-friendly retreats for large groups to stylish beachfront apartments just steps from the sand. With more than 20 years of experience, their local team provides expert knowledge of both the area and every property.

Check out all they have to offer.
https://www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk/

We appreciate you! 👏

31/05/2026

As Molly said … tickets went fast last year so grab yours now!

Mollys beautiful voice + the incredible acoustics in St Ia's - St Ives Parish Church make for a special evening that’s always very popular!

31/05/2026

📣 Pop-up Archive at 1A Bedford Road, St Ives 📣

St Ives Archive will be opening a Pop-up Archive at 1A Bedford Road, St Ives, between the 12th and 17th of September (Mon-Sat) as part of this year’s St Ives September Festival. The purpose of the Pop-up will be to raise awareness of the wealth of local historical information that is held by St Ives Archive in their Research Centre in Carbis Bay, by making it more accessible to locals and visitors alike in the centre of St Ives during the popular festival.

The focus of the displays at the Pop-up will be the history of the Old Vicarage Flats (which can be found in Street An Pol, next to the Guildhall) and the Archive would welcome visitors who have memories of the building throughout its past history, as well as any memories of Street An Pol (or Shoot/Shute Street as it used to be known).

2023 St Ives Archive Calendars will be available to buy along with a selection of specialist publications. You can also pop in to search our photo database for friends and family, your house or street, school photos, shops and businesses, or anything to do with St Ives history.

The featured photo shows elephants walking up Tregenna Hill c. 1910, probably part of a parade to advertise a circus in town. At the bottom of the hill on the left is Mrs Wall's boot shop, and just out of sight is the newly-opened Cornish Bank, opposite which stands the library. Behind the crowds in Tregenna Place is the Consolidated Bank in High Street.

28/05/2026

📣 Shout out to our sponsors! 📣

Huge thanks to StIves Brewery for not only sponsoring the festival for the third year running but also supplying our fantastic volunteer t-shirts again.

Marco and the team are dedicated to brewing high-quality beers inspired by the rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters and all the natural beauty found in St Ives.

If you haven’t tried their drinks you can visit them in the very heart of St Ives, in their Art of Brewing micro tap on Fore Street. Or check out their Hayle Taproom for awesome events throughout the year.

https://stives-brewery.co.uk

Thanks for the continued support! 👏

28/05/2026

Festival Fans!

We’ve just sent out our newsletter with this years full line up - check your inboxes now 📧

And if you want to be first to hear all the festival news just head to our website and sign up to our mailing list 👍

https://www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk/

More news coming soon …

25/05/2026

📣 Shout out to our sponsors! 📣

A huge thank you to tregennacastle for supporting the St Ives September Festival again this year.

With 72 acres of stunning subtropical gardens, a broad selection of accommodation choices and fantastic leisure facilities, Tregenna offers the perfect St Ives escape. And have you seen the views! 🤩

Check out their website for everything they have to offer.

Www.tregenna-castle.co.uk

Thanks Tregenna Castle 👏

22/05/2026

📣Shout out to our sponsors!📣

Big thanks to Aspects Holidays for sponsoring the festival for the fifth year running 👏

Their local knowledge and love for Cornwall shines through in everything they do, from helping visitors find the perfect holiday cottage to supporting local businesses, charities and events.

Pop into their office on The Wharf for a chat next time you’re in town or check out their website for an incredible selection of holiday accommodation options.

https://www.aspects-holidays.co.uk

Thanks for your continued support, Aspects 👏

19/05/2026

Artists!

Invites have gone out today for the ever popular Spot the Artist.

Local, national and international artists give paintings, signed on the back. Some of the keenest bargain hunters queue overnight to get first pickings of the paintings on offer.

Funds raised go towards local charitable groups - St Ives September Festival being one who receive a generous £250 from Rotary Club of St Ives, Cornwall

Looking forward to another successful year! 🎨

Artists it time to start thinking about “Spot the Artist”
Today I’ve posted out 125 invites to participate in this years Spot the Artist, a fundraiser event organised by the Rotary club of St Ives Cornwall.
Last the the club raised over £5,000 for charitable causes.
Do your best to make this years Spot the Artists successful.
Thanks for your contributions
David Watson
Rotary club of St Ives

18/05/2026

The 90s are back this September! Grab your bucket hat and come along to a great night of classic Britpop bangers.

Tickets on sale now!

https://www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk/