Events

Events in Hay and the local area.

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2025 Events

Lego Club
12th February to 31st December
10 - 1pm, Third Sunday of each Month. Join us for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by The Therapy wise Foundation and ELSA. Parents can relax with food or drinks nearby while remaining available if needed. Let’s create, share, and enjoy together!
Climate Choir
29th July to 30th December
Every Tuesday (except every 3rd Tuesday) 7pm - 8:30pm. Open to all, whether you're a professional singer or you've never sung before. Come together to sing songs for the earth! Globe at Hay.
The Breaks Live
13th December
The Breaks are Herefordshire's most vibrant band, a collective of musicians, all hailing from within ten miles of one another in the 'Wild West' of Hereford. Performing at the Globe, from 8pm - tickets are £10. Don't miss this unforgettable night.
Christmas Craft Fair
14th December
Come and join us for our annual Christmas Craft Fair. Held at the Globe in Hay. Enjoy Live Music, Mulled wine & Craft Stalls.
Hay Shantymen
14th December
An evening of traditional and modern songs of the sea, performed with wit, warmth and gusto. Performing at the Globe in Hay for some pre-Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Quiz
18th December
£20 per person | 7pm. Join us at the Globe for our Festive Quiz! Teams of up to 6 people. Ticket price includes Burger and Chips from our BurgerMe restaurant and entry to our £100 cash prize for the winning table.
Hay Music: Christmas Music with Vox Urbane
19th December
Inspiring seasonal music from across the ages performed by the unique and diverse vocal ensemble Vox Urbane. Join them to celebrate the warmth and joy of the Christmas period.
The Come Back Quire
20th December
Free Event starting at 2:30. The return of winter. A concert of traditional songs, carols, plygain and readings to warm you in readiness for the festive season at the Globe at Hay.
Duchess of Mars
20th December
Join us as The Duchess of Mars, Falling Into View, Yo-Un and Mac take the stage for an evening packed with powerful performances, good vibes and serious energy. £6 starting at 7:30pm at the Globe at Hay.
Christmas Craft Fair
21st December
Join us at The Globe for our Christmas Craft Fairs, which are bursting with local makers, unique gifts, seasonal treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer plus live music to keep spirits bright throughout the day. Join us on 30th November, 7th December, 14th December, and 21st December.
New Year's Eve Party
31st December to 1st January
8pm, tickets from £18. This New Year's Eve we have a real treat, welcoming back Should! The local 7-piece Soul and R&B Band. In what may be their final performance they will make sure we celebrate in style. See in 2026 at the Globe with a great night of music.

2026 Events

Hay Music: Lodestar Trio
10th January
Music by Bach, Merula, Couperin and Lully arranged for violin, Swedish nyckelharpa and Norwegian hardanger fiddle, alongside traditional and contemporary Nordic tunes.
Amy Mason - Behold!
26th February
Time: 7:30pm | Tickets: £19. A surprising, somewhat filthy dive into connection, intimacy, and the perils of using your dead cat's name as your password for literally everything. Age guidance: 16+, some swearing. Duration: 1 hour (no interval).
Hay Festival 2026
21st May to 31st May
Hay Festival is back 21–31 May 2026, bringing readers and writers together to inspire, examine and entertain. Launching the best new fiction and non-fiction books while serving up a strong blend of entertainment, debate and creative inspiration for all ages. A selection of 45 earlybird events are on sale now, offering a taste of what’s to come when the full programme is released in March.
HowTheLightGetsIn 2026
22nd May to 25th May
HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, returns to Hay-on-Wye, bringing a dynamic weekend of groundbreaking ideas, stimulating debates, and live performances. Join us for over 300 events across 12 stages, featuring more than 180 music acts, performances, parties, and over 100 thought-provoking talks and debates. Festival alumni include renowned thinkers like Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose, iconic scientist Brian Cox, former leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn, alongside Brit Award-winning bands like The Last Dinner Party and Hot Chip. Students and under 25s are eligible for a 40% discount. Tickets are currently on sale and selling fast.
Hay Festival Winter Weekend
26th November to 29th November
Save the dates! Hay Festival Winter Weekend will take place 26–29 November 2026. Launching the best new fiction and non-fiction, offering creative solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, and spreading festive joy in conversations, candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music, and workshops. The full programme will be released in September 2026.

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