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St Ives September Festival 2026

233 properties found

A living room with brown leather sofas a wooden coffee table and a blue rug at Moonsail in Carbis Bay

Moonsail

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

4 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£507

A balcony table with plates of fruit and glasses of juice overlooking the ocean and a garden at Pelagos in Carbis Bay

Pelagos

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£512

A living room with two beige sofas a coffee table a television and windows with white shutters at Lowena in Carbis Bay

Lowena

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£475

A living room with a white sofa and red cushions a TV unit a coffee table and a window showing a sea view at English Harbour in St Ives

English Harbour

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£488

A living room with a gray sofa a wooden coffee table with snacks a glass door with blinds and a decorative sign on the wall at The Sandbox in Hayle

The Sandbox

Hayle, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£449

A small outdoor patio with a round metal table and metal chairs with glasses and a bottle on the table and potted plants along the walls at Beach Retreat in Carbis Bay

Beach Retreat

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£408

A dining table set for two by a bay window with views of houses and the sea at The Beach Hut in St Ives

The Beach Hut

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£462

A white house with a grey roof and windows behind a stone wall with a sign that reads Godrevy View

Ocean Blue

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£818

A street view with residential buildings and a distant ocean view at The Sands in Carbis Bay

The Trick

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£459

An outdoor patio with a red table and chairs outside a wooden house with open doors showing a bedroom at Azure Retreat at Una Carbis Bay near St Ives

Azure Retreat at Una

Carbis Bay near St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£553

Rooftops and houses with a view of the sea under a blue sky at Whitecaps in St Ives

Whitecaps

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£525

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking houses and the sea at Kerensa in Carbis Bay

Kerensa

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£485

A garden with a pod structure and chairs at Peaceful pod with bay views, walk to 3 beaches St Ives

Bayview Pod

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£494

A stone wall with a grey door and stairs at The Cabin in St Ives

The Cabin

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£471

The exterior of a stone cottage with a blue door a wooden bench and table outside surrounded by plants and bushes at Gurnard's Cottage in St Ives

Gurnard's Cottage

St Ives, Cornwall

3 Guests
2 Beds
Pet Friendly
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£467

A coastal view from a balcony overlooking the sea and garden at 5 St Gwithian Apartments in Carbis Bay
Offer

Infinite Horizon

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£615

A telescope on a balcony overlooking the ocean with a grassy area and bushes at Elanora in Carbis Bay

Elanora

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£960

A balcony with a small table and two chairs overlooking a beach and ocean at Ivory in Carbis Bay

Ivory

Carbis Bay, Cornwall

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£852

A balcony with a table set with sushi and drinks overlooking the sea at Belyars Penthouse in St Ives

Belyars Penthouse

St Ives, Cornwall

4 Guests
2 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£572

An outdoor area with a table, chairs, and flower pots at Ammil Bespoke in St Ives
Offer

Ammil Bespoke

St Ives, Cornwall

2 Guests
1 Beds
No pets
Wifi

for 7 nights

From

£382

Festival Dates for 2026: 12th – 26th

Just because it’s time to go back to school at the end of the summer holidays it doesn’t mean the vibrant ambience in St Ives grinds to halt. In fact, the culmination of the school break is marked by a thriving celebration of the region’s art and cultural bounty. Book a luxury holiday cottage during the St Ives September Festival, and join in the huge spectrum of art, literature and music events that take the town by storm. While the weather is still balmy, the beaches are at their best and the summer crowds have fled, this is the perfect time of year to make yourself at home in a stylish self-catering cottage a pebble’s throw from the coastal and cultural scene of St Ives.

St Ives September Festival is just one of the reasons why we recommend visiting Cornwall during the early Autumn. Get to the heart of the art and cultural heritage of a town that’s historically been a stronghold for artists and creative types. Take a break in one of our swanky seaside holiday homes in Carbis Bay or St Ives, and dip into the St Ives September Festival celebrations – from art exhibitions where you can comes face-to-face with the local artists and makers, to theatre productions, literary events and live music.

The festival was launched way back in 1977 and has become one of St Ives’ biggest annual events, luring art, music and culture lovers from all over the globe. Over 300 events are held in inspiring venues across the town, from art studios and galleries to beaches, cafés, pubs and clubs.

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

A pebble’s throw from your luxury accommodation you can flit from poetry recitals to art exhibitions, jazz concerts to theatre productions, fuelling up at the town’s fine dining restaurants or pausing to enjoy the laid-back beach life between events. You don’t have to be an art connoisseur to make the most of the vibrant ambience, the balmy Indian summer, the sandy beaches and the sublime scenery that has been abandoned by the holiday’s bucket-and-spade brigade.

Enjoy the St Ives September Festival from a self-catering holiday cottage in St Ives or Carbis Bay. Our portfolio ranges from cosy couples’ boltholes to family-friendly villas – all within easy reach of the festival highlights and beautiful beaches. September can be a popular time to visit Cornwall, so book your holiday home early.

For more information about the festival and to book your tickets checkout:
www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk

- This year’s festival runs from the 12th to 26th September 2026.

- Previous headline acts include Show of Hands, Dougie MacLean, Dervish and many more

- The 15-day arts and music festival enjoys more than 300 events across the two weeks.

- Visit www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk for tickets and more information.

- Why not extend your stay and visit the Truro Food Festival

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