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What's on in 2025

Carbis Bay & St Ives

May 1, 2025

Padstow Obby Oss Festival

Centuries-old May Day tradition with colorful parades, music, and dancing in Padstow, 30 miles from St Ives.

May 16-18, 2025

St Ives Food & Drink Festival

Popular event on Porthminster Beach with food stalls, chef demos, and live music from Norman Jay MBE.

June 5-7, 2025

Royal Cornwall Show

Largest agricultural show in Cornwall, featuring livestock, produce, and entertainment in Wadebridge, 20 miles away.

June 18, 2025

Eden Sessions: Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow performs at the Eden Project, 20 miles from St Ives.

July (TBA)

St Ives Lifeboat Day

Annual event at St Ives Harbour with lifeboat demos, stalls, and family activities.

August 6-10, 2025

Boardmasters Festival

Major surf, skate, and music festival in Newquay, 20 miles from St Ives.

October (TBA)

Carbis Bay Autumn Market

Seasonal market at Carbis Bay with local crafts, food, and produce.

November 22 - December 24, 2025

Truro Christmas Market

Cornwall’s largest Christmas market in Truro, 25 miles from St Ives.

December 14, 2025

Carols by Candlelight

Festive carol performances at The Orangery, Carbis Bay Estate.

May 2-4, 2025

Porthleven Food Festival

Vibrant festival featuring Cornish food stalls, chef demos, and live music. 15 miles from St Ives.

May (TBA)

St Ives Literature Festival

A celebration of books and authors with talks, literary events, readings, and workshops across St Ives.

June 12, 2025

Texas with KT Tunstall

Texas bring their their critically acclaimed live set with supporting act KT Tunstall at the Eden Project.

June 25, 2025

Eden Sessions: The Script

The Script performs at the Eden Project, 20 miles from St Ives.

July 9-10, 2025

Eden Sessions: Biffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro performs over two nights at the Eden Project, 20 miles away.

August 26-29, 2025

Bude Jazz Festival

Jazz music festival in Bude, 40 miles from St Ives.

November - December 2025 (TBA)

Eden Projects Winter Festival

Christmas lights, ice skating, and festive fun at the Eden Project, 20 miles from St Ives.

December (TBA) - January 5, 2026

Mousehole Christmas Lights

Famous Christmas lights display in Mousehole, 10 miles from St Ives.

May 5, 2025

St Ives May Day Festival

Spring celebration with a May Queen and King, parades, and live Cornish dancing and music throughout St Ives.

June (TBA)

Swell Board Shootout

Fancy dress charity surfing event at Porthmeor Beach, St Ives. Two day celebration of surfing.

June 13-15, 2025

International Sea Shanty Festival

Global shanty singers perform in Falmouth, 30 miles away, offering a unique maritime music experience.

June 26, 2025

Eden Sessions: Deftones

Deftones rock the Eden Project, 20 miles from St Ives.

July 12, 2025

Eden Sessions: Madness

Madness brings ska and pop to the Eden Project, 20 miles from St Ives.

September 13-27, 2025

St Ives September Festival

15-day festival of music, arts, and performances across St Ives.

November - December 2025 (TBA)

Heligan Night Garden

Enchanted lantern experience at Heligan, 20 miles from St Ives.

December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 2025

Carbis Bay Coastal Christmas Market

Festive market at Carbis Bay Estate supporting charity, with crafts, food, and holiday cheer.

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