Wales literary festival

Hay Festival

One of the world's best-known literature and ideas festivals, bringing writers, thinkers, historians, broadcasters, scientists and public figures to Hay-on-Wye.

Hay-on-Wye, Powys, WalesLate May to early June

Going to the festival

Tickets and programme

Festival dates, venues, line-ups and ticket releases change each year. Use the official links below for current availability and booking details.

Tickets / programme Official site

What it is about

One of the world's best-known literature and ideas festivals, bringing writers, thinkers, historians, broadcasters, scientists and public figures to Hay-on-Wye.

Organisers

Hay Festival Foundation

Official organiser/festival website

Attendance notes

Useful for authors, publishers, teachers, critics and readers looking for major UK literary programming.

Check the official site for current dates, accessibility, venue maps, ticket rules, waiting lists and livestream options.