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Hay Market Day
In the centre of Hay every Thursday, about 40 traders bring the best local produce, street food, crafts and flea to the streets of Hay.
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Hay Music
In the Town of Books, throughout the year Hay Music brings you inspiring music too. A range of Early, Classical and Contemporary Chamber Music performed by top ranking musicians.
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Hay Castle
Opened in May 2022 for the first time in its 900-year history, and used for private and community events, exhibitions, music, performing arts, and cultural activities.
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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!
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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.
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Matthew Frederick
18th October
Join us for a night of Misery Folk, ballads and blues, live at The Globe. 8pm. Earlybird tickets: £10. Standard: £12
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Matthew Wood RCA Exhibition
18th October to 8th November
Matthew Wood is one of the leading artists working in Wales today. A true master of light, painting intimate interiors that invite you in his world. Twenty five paintings will be on display - last year was a sell out show.
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Charity Pop Quiz Night
19th October
A (mostly) 20th-century pop quiz. Doors 7pm | Start 7:30pm. Teams of up to 6 - £5 per person - price includes a plate of chips.
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The Pearl Revue
26th October
Join us at The Globe for an evening of comedy, burlesque, music and circus in this halloween special. 7pm. Earlybird Tickets: £15. Standard: £20
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Boo Hewerdine and Reg Meuross
30th October
An unforgettable evening that promises to captivate audiences with exceptional musical talent. 8pm. Earlybird Ticket: £20. Standard: £22
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Dragontales - The Myths and Legends of Wales
1st November
Acclaimed children's writer and performer Philip Michell brings to life Traditional Welsh Stories. Suitable for chidlren aged 6-11 and their families. 2pm. Tickets: £8
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Roving Crows
1st November
Come on down to The Globe at Hay to see this fantastic Irish Folk Rock band, with their mix of fiery fiddle playing, lyrics and drum and bass sounds. 8pm. Earlybird Tickets: £14. Standard: £16
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Christmas Craft Fair
7th November
Come and join us for our annual Christmas Craft Fair. More details to follow soon. To apply for a stall, call: 01497 821762
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Year Of The Dog
8th November
A night of music and dance, live at The Globe with the Year Of The Dog and their brass-house-soul sound. 8pm. Earlybird Tickets: £14. Standard: £16
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Hay Music: William Howard - piano
8th November
William Howard’s career has taken him to over 40 countries, as a soloist and with chamber ensembles. Founder of the Schubert Ensemble and member for the full 35 years of its existence, he will play music by Janáček, Schumann, Ravel, Chopin and a world premiere by Howard Skempton who will be present.
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Nick Harper
14th November
A night of live music and exceptional guitar mastery with Nick Harper. 8pm. Earlybird Tickets: £17. Standard: £19
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Amit Dattani
22nd November
Amit Dattani performs a mix of folk, blues and Americana, live at The Globe at Hay. 8pm. Earlybird Tickets: £6. Standard Tickets: £8
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Hay Festival Winter Weekend
26th November to 30th November
Join Hay Festival Winter Weekend from 26–30 November 2025, taking place in the grounds of Hay Castle in the renowned booktown of Hay-on-Wye. Immerse yourself in events showcasing over 70 acclaimed writers and performers taking part in over 60 events, 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.
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‘Malvern’s Secret War Heroes’ play
29th November
The Globe at Hay on Wye. 2 pm Saturday 29th November. £15. Tickets booked through the Globe site. Find out what happened in 1942, when thousands of scientists ‘arrived overnight’ in sleepy little Malvern town. Unannounced and unable to tell the locals why they were there.
Christmas Craft Fairs
30th November
Come and join us for our annual Christmas Craft Fair. To apply for a stall, call: 01497 821762
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2026 Events

Hay Festival 2026
21st May to 31st May
Hay Festival welcomes writers, readers, thinkers and dreamers of all ages for 11 days of events and activities. Launching the best new fiction and non-fiction, while offering insights and debate around significant global issues, the programme sees writers, policy makers, pioneers and innovators take part from around the world, offering big thinking and bold ideas. The site is free to enter with on stage events ticketed individually, with more than 600 in-person events, there’s something for everyone.
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