Bookings for paid events can be made at stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk unless otherwise stated. Free events are marked
DAILY
Lunchtime music and poetry
Norway Square (elsewhere if wet). Local and visiting performers are welcome. 12.30pm-2pm. Free.
Open Studios
Artists throughout the town open their doors and welcome visitors to view and discuss their work. See the Festival website for details of individual opening days, times, and information about the artists.
SUNDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER
Johnny Cowling
At St Ives Arts Club, 7.30pm. £20
Comedian Johnny returns after a sell-out performance in 2025. Delighting audiences for more than 25 years, you’ll love his engaging wit and charisma. Book here.
SUNDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER
Pam Ayres
At St Ives Theatre, 7.30pm.
Poet Pam Ayres has spent her life offering witty, poignant reflections on the joys and challenges of everyday life. Now she brings together six decades of poetry reflecting on her journey from a young woman navigating love, to a new mother, to a devoted grandmother. Book here
SATURDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER
Steve Mitchell celebrates George Michael
At St Ives Theatre, 7.30pm. £25/£23
From the early days of Wham! to the depth and soul of George Michael’s later catalogue, Steve Mitchell performs with breathtaking precision and is acclaimed as one of the most authentic George Michael vocalists. He is joined by former Wham bassist Dave West. Book here
SUNDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER
Barney Kenny
At St Ives Arts Club, 7.30pm. £10
Having supported the likes of Seth Lakeman, Baskery, True Strays, Langkamer, Martin Carthy, Geoff Lakeman, Mishra, Mad Dog McRea, Wille and the Bandits, Rusty Shackle, Kitty Macfarlane and Blair Dunlop, Barney is quickly carving out a name for himself as a solo artist across the folk circuits. Book here
THURSDAY, 24th SEPTEMBER
The Ultimate Mod Review
At St Ives Theatre, 7.30pm. £23/£25
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying era of the 60s to the 90s, with a show by The Goldhawks that will blow your mind. Hit after hit from The Kinks, The Who, The Jam, Ocean Colour Scene, Small Faces, and scores more. Book here
SATURDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER
Jude Johnson
At St Ives Arts Club, 7.30pm. £10
An alternative pop artist based in London, influenced by British indie rock. But his appreciation of pop music and analogue synths also brings an electronic feel to some of his tracks. Book here
