St Ives September Festival 2024

St Ives is a destination worth exploring year-round, but it's especially captivating during the St Ives September Festival 2024. This annual 15-day celebration of music and arts runs from Saturday, 14th to Saturday, 28th September 2024, transforming the charming seaside town into a vibrant hub of creativity. The festival fills the town with performances, films, open studios, workshops, talks, and an abundance of art.

One of the festival's unique aspects is its focus on both established and emerging artists, offering a platform for local talent as well as internationally recognized performers. The festival is deeply rooted in the town's artistic heritage, drawing inspiration from St Ives' long-standing association with painters, sculptors, and writers.

The festival's venues are as much a part of the experience as the events themselves. Iconic locations such as the Tate St Ives gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden will host exhibitions and performances, providing a stunning backdrop that highlights the town’s deep connection to the arts. Porthmeor Studios, with its historical links to the St Ives School of Painting, will open its doors to the public, offering a rare glimpse into the working spaces of contemporary artists. Additional venues, including the Royal Cinema and Sloop Studio, will also play key roles, ensuring that the festival’s energy is felt throughout the town.

One of the highlights of the 2024 festival is the impressive lineup of headline performances, which is expected to draw large audiences. Ray Lewis, the former lead singer of The Drifters, will headline at St Ia Church, bringing his soulful voice and timeless hits to the heart of St Ives. His performance is anticipated to be a major draw, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

Also performing at St Ia Church are a variety of other talented artists making their festival debuts. The Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tango In the Night, is set to deliver an unforgettable performance, capturing the spirit of the legendary rock band with their authentic sound. The Trouble Notes, a progressive world folk trio known for their genre-defying music, will add an eclectic flair to the festival. Additionally, rising Cornish indie-pop singer Daisy Clark will showcase her talents, adding a local touch to the lineup of performances.

Beyond the headline acts, the festival’s program is filled with a wide array of events designed to appeal to all tastes and interests. Art enthusiasts can look forward to open studio tours, where they can meet local artists and see their workspaces firsthand. Workshops and masterclasses will offer opportunities for creative expression, whether through painting, pottery, or writing. Film screenings, poetry readings, and literary talks will also be featured, providing a platform for both emerging and established voices in the literary world.

Take a break in one of our luxury seaside rooms and join in the vast spectrum of art, literature, food and music produced right on our doorstep.