The world's largest philosophy and music festival

HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2025  returns to the idyllic fields surrounding Hay-on-Wye for a magical weekend with the world's leading thinkers and cutting-edge performers.

Interrogate the big ideas, dance into to the early hours, and relax in luxurious yurts nestled at the foot of the black mountains.

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The HowTheLightGetsIn Story

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Info & FAQs

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The Big Ideas

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Extra Experiences

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Music & Performance