02/09/2026
September Fringe Festival at The R Bar
September brings a shift to St Ives. The light changes, the streets settle, and the town turns its focus toward two weeks of art, music, and community for the St Ives September Festival. We are proud to be a part of it once again, opening up our speakeasy back room to host this year’s Fringe Fest.
The R Bar was built for this time of year—an intimate, candlelit space tucked away from the main harbour stretch. Low light, dark wood, bespoke cocktails like our Mezcal Martinis and classic Old Fashioneds, and two full weeks of live jazz, blues, and swing right on your doorstep.
From one-man blues legends to New Orleans brass, gypsy jazz, and our trusted house band, we’ve put together a lineup that covers the entire spectrum. Free entry every single night from 8 PM till 1am
The Full Lineup (12th – 26th September | From 8 PM):
Sept 12: Eddie Martin (UK’s best blues one-man band)
Sept 13: Jon Walsh (Chicago, Delta & original blues)
Sept 14: Blue Ray Band (Jazz swing)
Sept 15: Bossa Nova (Guitar & vocal soul duo)
Sept 16: Bowie & Williams Duo (House jazz)
Sept 17: Bowie & Williams + special guest Eddie Martin
Sept 18: Falmouth Jazz Trio
Sept 19: Karnos Brass Band (New Orleans style)
Sept 20: The Will Butterworth Trio (Contemporary piano jazz)
Sept 21: Vivien Leng & The Hokum Boys (Local blues)
Sept 22: James MacPhail Trio (Jazz cello)
Sept 23: Bowie & Williams Duo
Sept 24: Bowie & Williams Duo
Sept 25: Falmouth Jazz Trio
Sept 26: Ria Riva (Gypsy & Song Book jazz)
No bookings required. Find the door, grab a drink, and settle in.
📍 The R Bar, Fore Street, St Ives 🎷
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