St Ives Food & Drink Festival Returns for 2025
If you love food, live music, and stunning coastal views, then St Ives Food & Drink Festival is an event you won’t want to miss! Returning this May, the festival is set to bring together the best local produce, talented chefs, and a buzzing atmosphere right on the golden sands of Porthminster Beach.
Delicious Local Food & Drink
From fresh Cornish seafood to artisan cheeses, homemade bakes, and craft beers, the festival showcases the very best of Cornwall’s rich food and drink scene. Whether you're a foodie looking for new flavours or just love a good bite to eat, there’s something for everyone.
Live Chef Demonstrations
Get set for an all-star foodie line-up, as the Chef’s Fire Pit welcomes demonstrations from some of the finest chef’s the UK has to offer – including Ashley Palmer-Watts Co-founder of one of the UK’s biggest culinary success stories in 2024, The Devonshire, Soho; Tom Brown of the seafood sensation Pearly Queen in Shoreditch; food writer and veg grower Kathy Slack and Cornwall’s own Jude Kereama, of Kota & Kota Kai, Dorian Janmaat of Ardor, a newly established gem in St Ives, and Ben Prior of Porthminster Beach Café. Plus, lots more still to come!
Live Music & Entertainment
In an exciting new addition, the live music programme is turning up a notch – Introducing the Sunset Sessions.
These are ticketed live music evenings, in a festival first, to offer bigger name acts plus support every night. Early Bird tickets are now available, from £12 per person, and the Sunset Session headliners are:
Norman Jay MBE (Friday 16th May)
Norman Jay is unquestionably one of the most respected and popular DJs in the world today. Co-founder of the legendary Good Times Sound System and London dance music station KISS FM, Jay fostered the ‘Rare Groove’ scene pushing the boundaries of the UK’s emerging club culture. Awarded an MBE for services to deejaying and
music, in 2017 he released ‘Mister Good Times’ capturing the true spirit of Good Times and is currently taking his legendary Good Times party to selected venues around the UK.
Ferris & Sylvester (Saturday 17th May)
Ferris & Sylvester are a husband-and-wife duo from England. For the last eight years, the pair have written, recorded and performed music together and built an ever-growing and fiercely loyal fanbase. Their second studio album, ‘Otherness’ was released in March 2024 through the duo’s own label Archtop Records and made the top 10 in both the Americana and Folk Official Charts.
The Scribes (Sunday 18th May)
The Scribes are a multi-award-winning hip-hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks. Joining an incredible roster including Snoop Dogg, Nas, DJ Premier, Redman, Cardi B and Busta Rhymes, the group are among the most talented artists on the scene today, with a genuinely unique sound backed up by a polished and proven live show that simply must be seen to be believed.
In addition, 2025 is set to welcome a second stage and host a variety of local and up and coming musical talent; plus, a new wellness offering (think sea view saunas and wood fired hot tubs) and enhanced family activities – further announcements to follow very soon.
A Breathtaking Location
Set against the stunning backdrop of Porthminster Beach, the festival offers a unique experience where you can enjoy top-quality food and drink with unbeatable ocean views.
Make a Weekend of it
Why not turn your visit into a relaxing getaway? Stay at The Gannet Inn, just a short distance from St Ives, where you can unwind in stylish comfort after a day of indulging at the festival.
With its charming rooms, delicious dining options, and warm Cornish hospitality, it’s the perfect base for a weekend of foodie fun.