Events

A diverse and inclusive queer music and performance night. It’s a community, it’s a feeling… it’s all knickers!

Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s.

Celebrate Mother's Day by joining us at the Globe at Hay for a Paint Your Own Wine Glass workshop. Design a beautiful keepsake, while enjoying afternoon tea and a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

Come and relive the era of swing from an internationally touring jazz and classical harpist. “The musicianship on this is off the scale” - Adam Walton, BBC Wales Introducing

Donate, take, or swap seeds in preparation for the next growing season. Speak to experts from Hay Regenerative Soils about what to plant and how.

A first for Hay Music - a full symphony orchestra to play in the exceptional acoustic of St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye. Rossini: The Italian Girl in Algiers; Wagner: Siegfried Idyll; Mendelssohn: Italian Symphony. A rare event not to be missed!

Blending indie-folk baroque-pop with earthy, Cornish folk; an unforgettable night filled with warmth, depth, and honest storytelling.

Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana.

A seasoned performer with an angelic voice and a flair for storytelling, Lewis blends contemporary folk with traditional influences, creating music that is both intimate and mythically resonant.

John Bramwell, former frontman of I Am Kloot and Mercury Prize–nominated songwriter, brings his critically acclaimed solo work and spellbinding, banter-filled live show.

One of Britain's leading wind quintets, for a quarter of a century the NLCE has graced stages globally. They will play music by Samuel Barber, Paul Hindemith, Claude Debussy, Moondog, Julian Philips, Gustav Holst and Valerie Coleman.

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, 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.

A four-day event with something to interest everyone, based in Builth Wells, 19 miles from Hay. Contact 01982 553686

Welcome to the Three Choirs Festival – A grand celebration of choral, vocal and classical music in all its forms! Join us to experience the powerful sound of massed choir with symphony orchestra in the magical setting of Hereford Cathedral.

A true showcase for the very best of Brecknockshire Farming, food and the countryside.

8pm | Sat 5 Sept 2026 | £14 Earlybird | £16 Standard. Vikki Clayton, the internationally acclaimed Fairport Convention vocalist brings a beautiful mix of contemporary and traditional folk songs to The Globe at Hay.

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.