St Ives September Festival runs from Saturday 12 to Saturday 26 September 2026. Its two-week programme uses venues around St Ives for music, exhibitions, open studios, films, talks, walks, workshops, poetry and comedy.
The official site also lists free music and street entertainment on both Saturdays. Other events are individually ticketed, including performances presented by participating venues, so visitors should check each listing instead of assuming that one admission rule covers the full fortnight.
Visitor information
Dates: Saturday 12 to Saturday 26 September 2026.
Venue: Galleries, performance spaces and outdoor locations across St Ives. The official event listing gives the location for each session.
Admission: Mixed. Some street entertainment and music are free, while concerts, workshops and other programme items can require a paid ticket or advance booking.
Main programme: The organiser groups current listings into music, open studios, workshops, exhibitions, films and talks, walks, poetry and comedy. Use those categories to check dates and booking requirements.
Organiser: A volunteer committee runs the festival. General contact and accessibility links are available on the official website.
The programme spans 15 days, but individual events run at specific times. Confirm the venue, access details and admission terms for each item before travelling.
Where to stay
The programme is spread around St Ives. Browse places to stay in St Ives.
