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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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Winter Weekend 2026
Fairy lights, mulled wine, and candle-lit storytelling: it's the much-loved winter edition of Hay Festival! Four days of author conversations, music, comedy and festive events at Hay Castle and across Hay-on-Wye.
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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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2026 Events

The Globe at Hay: Spanish Sessions
5th March to 18th December
Regular Event. Every Thursday. Learn in a relaxed environment, with a native Spanish Tutor.
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The Globe at Hay: Little Willows Play Group
6th March to 19th December
Regular Event. Every Friday. A fun and friendly playgroup, full of indoor and outdoor adventure. The perfect way to connect, while the kids have fun!
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The Globe at Hay: Open Mic Night
6th March to 19th December
Regular Event. Every Friday. A night of music, poetry, and fun. Take the stage or just sit and enjoy the talent.
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The Globe at Hay: Climate Choir
9th March to 21st December
Regular Event. Every Monday. Open to all. Come together to sing.
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The Globe at Hay: Sacred Song and Dance
17th March to 15th December
Regular Event. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Experiencing love, harmony, healing, and beauty through movement and song inspired by spiritual traditions.
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The Globe at Hay: Lego Club
22nd March to 19th December
Regular Event. Every 3rd Sunday of the Month. Build, create, and explore with friends. Perfect for all young builders.
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The Globe at Hay: Boardgames & Burgers
9th April to 10th December
Regular Event. Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring your friends, meet new people, and dive into a selection of classic and modern board games while enjoying a delicious freshly made burger.
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The Globe at Hay: Philosophy Cafe
16th April to 17th December
Regular Event. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Where curious people come together to explore challenging ideas in a comfortable space.
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Saturday Markets
2nd May to 3rd October
Set in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, the monthly Hay Saturday Market is a must-visit highlight from April to October. Held on the first Saturday of each month, this vibrant market brings together over 50 talented traders offering everything from artisan food and fresh local produce to handmade crafts, vintage finds, and unique gifts you won’t see anywhere else. With a lively atmosphere, friendly stallholders, and the stunning backdrop of the Welsh borders, it’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday—whether you’re browsing, tasting, or simply soaking up the community spirit.
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HAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026
11th September to 13th September
‘The Healing Power of Music’: living in difficult times, our aim for this year’s Festival is to present music that will lift the spirits. We will also be reflecting on how music can contribute to the healing of illnesses, as explored in a film and a discussion between world experts in this field.
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The Globe at Hay: Movement is Medicine
16th September
Through music, movement, and education, MIM helps you uncover your innate rhythm and supports you to connect to the present moment and release stress.
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Saturday Live at the Globe: NAWR
18th September
An eclectic night of experimental sound, immersive audiovisual performance and underground music, featuring Celyn of Gwent, The Death of Money and Carausias Arise!
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The Globe at Hay: Vision Board Workshop
18th September
Join us for an autumn vision-boarding workshop led by professional life and business coach Helen Jane Campbell. A practical and creative session for freelancers, business owners and anyone who wants to make more time to think about what they want from life and work.
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Live at The Globe: Emily Portman
27th September
Emily Portman is an award-winning singer and songwriter with a passion for traditional songs, hailed as “one of the new British folk scene’s most beguiling presences” (Uncut).
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Hay Talks: Connected, But At What Cost?
30th September
Does social media connect our communities, or damage them? Join us at The Globe for a lively and accessible debate exploring both sides of the question.
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Fungi Town Festival: Mushrooms & The Wye
2nd October
This talk will provide the very latest insights into the use of mycoremediation - the use of mushrooms to clean and filter water - in a rapidly growing project being undertaken by Flete Field Lab CIC. Alice Sophia Pefanis and Honor Wolf are jointly offering this talk.
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Fungi Town Festival: Films & Feast
3rd October
As 99p Films, we've got an evening of breath-work, documentaries, group discussions and a feast coming right up! Roll-up to our pop-up cinema for films about mushrooms; stay for the stroganoff.
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Peter Morgan 'Wild Atlantic Way'
3rd October to 23rd October
Lion Street Gallery. Peter has produced 25 paintings based on his 1800 mile recent trip. He is treading the same footpath as Kyffin Williams and is fast becoming recognised as one of the leading artists working in Wales today.
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Fungi Town Festival: Mushroom Printmaking
3rd October
Join artist and printmaker Yuli Gates for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printmaking, with a mushroom twist. In this workshop, you’ll learn traditional carving and printing techniques while exploring the fascinating process of creating natural printmaking inks from mushrooms
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Fungi Town Festival: Medicinal Mushrooms 101
3rd October
Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail: medicinal mushrooms are everywhere and promising miraculous results, but what does the evidence actually say? This beginner-friendly talk unpicks the evidence from the hype, explores the modern and traditional uses of medicinal fungi
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Fungi Town Festival: Magic Mushroom Talk
3rd October
A Cultural History Of The Magic Mushroom In Britian In this conversation, Professor Andy Letcher of Exeter University will discuss the cultural history of the magic mushroom, with a focus on the UK.
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Fungi Town Festival: This PuffBall
3rd October
Join us for an evening of fungal celebration with a DJ, mushroom cocktails, and the world famous mushroom line dance. Mushroom outfits strongly encouraged. Puff balls also welcome.
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Fungi Town Festival: Rethinking Decay
4th October
Join Rich Wright, a conservation mycologist with over 20 years' experience in fungal ecology, rare species translocation and cultivation, for a talk on rethinking decay in Britain's oaks.
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Fungi Town Festival: Sunday Forage
4th October
Join Tim Kaye from Cultivating Learning and Nature for a fungi hunt. Whether you’re a curious beginner or experienced mycologist, all are welcome. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy boots and, if you have them, bring a basket, small containers, penknife and hand lens.
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Fungi Town Festival: Can I eat it?
4th October
Can I Eat It? Hear Marlow Renton of Wild Food UK describe and introduce wild edible fungi and answer your burning mushroom questions! Cook On The Wild Side! He will then demonstrate some amazing mushroom recipes from the Wild Food UK Forager’s Cookbook.
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Concerts for Craswall: Lumas Winds
10th October
Lumas Winds are a multi-award-winning quintet at the forefront of a new generation of wind ensembles. Their artistic depth and technical skill have earned widespread recognition, recently described as "one to watch" [BBC Radio3 Record Review]. Music: Arnold, Beach, Bizet, Holst, Krejčí and others.
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Live at The Globe: The Undercover Hippy
15th October
By the encore you will be exalted and exhausted; entertained and educated; energised and inspired. The music combines meaningful lyrics with upbeat, bass soaked, reggae and hip-hop infused rhythms, bringing like minded people together to both acknowledge the darkness and celebrate life.
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The Globe at Hay: Charity Quiz Night
18th October
Teams of up to 6 people. £5 per person (paid on the door) which includes chips at the interval. All proceeds will be going to Flora Cultura
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The Globe at Hay: Movement is Medicine
21st October
Through music, movement, and education, MIM helps you uncover your innate rhythm and supports you to connect to the present moment and release stress.
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The Globe at Hay: Movement is Medicine
11th November
Through music, movement, and education, MIM helps you uncover your innate rhythm and supports you to connect to the present moment and release stress.
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Live at The Globe: James & Kuhn
18th November
Innovative folk artist Hannah James reunites with dynamic cellist Toby Kuhn for a series of live shows celebrating their new album, Where All Our Names Belong. Together they weave a rich tapestry of song, story, and rhythm.
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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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The Globe at Hay: Movement is Medicine
16th December
Through music, movement, and education, MIM helps you uncover your innate rhythm and supports you to connect to the present moment and release stress.
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2027 Events

Live at The Globe: Steve Cradock
10th March
Steve Cradock brings his hit tour featuring re-imagined versions of Ocean Colour Scene Classics, solo hits, and stories from his new book.
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Hay Festival 2027
27th May to 6th June
One of the world's biggest and brightest festivals is about to get even better: join us to celebrate our landmark 40th anniversary in 2027! A gathering of the world's leading writers, performers, thinkers and dreamers across eleven days. Come for an afternoon or stay for a week - it's up to you.
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