Over 300 events, 150 speakers and more than 100 performers -
1 unforgettable Bank Holiday Weekend

On the edge of the Black Mountains, our new programme of events is unlike any other. We’ve just unveiled the first wave of thought-provoking debates and world-leading speakers, ready to explore the mysteries of reality, society, and the human mind.

We've just announced the first speakers joining us at HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2026. For a first glimpse of our cutting-edge ideas and debates highlights explore our big ideas here.

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