Once again its nearly time for our wonderful New Year’s Eve event in St Ives
A Celebration Like No Other
Get ready for one of Cornwall’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations, proudly delivered by St Ives Business Improvement District. Each year, St Ives transforms into a vibrant hub of excitement, creativity, and community spirit and NYE 2025 – 2026 is set to be our biggest and best yet.
We’re also incredibly proud to share that New Year’s Eve in St Ives has been named a finalist at the National BID Awards for Best Event of the Year a fantastic recognition of the hard work, collaboration, and passion that goes into delivering this unforgettable night.
An Unforgettable Way to Welcome the New Year
Whether you’re a local or visiting for the festivities, St Ives offers an unbeatable way to ring in the new year. The town comes alive with energy as thousands gather to celebrate together by the sea.
St Ives’ bars, pubs, and restaurants will be open late, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere throughout the town. Expect music, laughter, and crowds dressed in their finest (and funniest!) costumes, a beloved tradition that makes New Year’s Eve in St Ives truly unique.
Fireworks to Light Up the Night
The highlight of the evening will be the spectacular midnight fireworks display, lighting up the St Ives coastline as we welcome 2026 together.
This year’s fireworks are once again designed and delivered by local experts Celebration Pyrotechnics, whose stunning displays have become a signature moment of St Ives’ New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Planning, Safety & Community Collaboration
Months of detailed planning go into making New Year’s Eve in St Ives a success. The event is carefully coordinated alongside key partners, including:
- Cornwall Council
- St Ives Town Council
- Police services
- Medical and first response teams
- Fire services
- Professional pyrotechnics specialists
This collaborative approach ensures the safety and enjoyment of more than 40,000 attendees who flock to the town each year to celebrate responsibly.
To support the event, road closures will be in place, so please plan your journey in advance and allow extra time for travel.
See You in St Ives for NYE 2025 – 2026
From the electric atmosphere and creative costumes to the unforgettable fireworks and community spirit, New Year’s Eve in St Ives is a celebration like no other.
Let’s make it a night to remember see you in St Ives for NYE!!!
Road Closure Information
Please find below the road closures planned for St Ives on the 31st of December 2025, coming into force no earlier than 18:00, and being lifted no later than 08:00 on the 1st of January 2026.
Please note that Gabriel Street taxi rank will remain open.
ROAD CLOSURES
Although there will only be 5 road closure points (Tregenna Place, Bedford Road, Lifeboat Hill, The Sloop, Wheal Dream), which directly close:
– Wheal Dream
– Smeatons Pier
– Quay Street
– The Wharf
– Fish Street
– The Sloop
– Church Place
– Back Lane
– Wharf Road
– Lifeboat Hill
– St Andrews Street
– Bedford Road
– Tregenna Place
– Fore Street
Due to the various one-way systems in St Ives, the actual area directly affected within the Public Highway is:
– The Stennack FROM Drillfield Lane TO Royal Square
– The Terrace FROM Skidden Hill TO Malakoff Flats
– Atlantic Terrace FROM unnamed road from Barnoon Hill TO Clodgy View
– Unnamed Road west of 30 Bowling Green Terrace FROM Road from Bowling Green Terrace TO Window Hill
– Bowling Green Terrace
– Windsor Hill
– Carrack Dhu
– Bellair Terrace
– Ayr Lane
– Barnoon Hill
– Unnamed Road from Bowling Green Terrace TO Carrak Dhu
– Bedford Road
– Drillfield Lane
– Royal Square
– Wesley Passage
– Wesley Place
– Street An Garrow
– Chapel Street
– Gabriel Street
– Tregenna Hill
– Frenlea Terrace
– Access To Station
– Skidden Hill
– Street An Pol
– Tregenna Place
– High Street
– Market Place
– Back Street
– Richmond Place
– St Andrews Street
– Westcotts Quay
– Pednolva Walk
– Wharf Road
– Market Strand
– Lifeboat Hill
– Fore Street
– Unnamed Road from Fore Street to Ayr Lane
– The Wharf
– Quay Street
– Bunkers Hill
– Wheal Dream
– Smeaton’s Pier
DIRECTLY CLOSED ROADS
Black – Section closed NYE 18:00 – NYD 08:00
ACTUAL AREA AFFECTED BY ROAD CLOSURES
DIVERSION ROUTES
Green – West to North
Yellow – South to West
The planned diversion route from the south side of the event to the north side of the event is: (Yellow)
– Albert Road (N)
– Porthminster Terrace (W)
– Talland Road (S)
– Trewidden Road (W)
– Trewidden Road (N)
– The Burrows (W)
The planned diversion route from the west side of the event to the north side of the event is: (green)
– Carnellis Road (N)
– Alexandra Place (N)
– Alexandra Road (E)
– Ayr Terrace (N)
– Alexandra Road (E)
– Porthmeor Hill (N)
– Porthmeor Hill (E)
