The world's largest philosophy and music festival

Our full programme for HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2025 has been released!

Join us in Hay-on-Wye this May 23-26 for a Bank Holiday weekend of mind-expanding ideas,  fiery conversations and exciting live music and comedy.

Click here to explore our full programme 

A group of five women smiling and posing for a selfie outdoors, wearing stylish clothing and sunglasses, with a tent in the background.

Tickets

A panel discussion featuring three men and a woman, animatedly speaking, with notes and a plant in the background.
A panel discussion featuring three men and a woman, animatedly speaking, with notes and a plant in the background.

The Big Ideas

A lively music performance in a festival setting, with a singer on stage and an engaged crowd with raised hands, surrounded by colorful decorations and lighting.

Music & Performance

A group of five friends relaxes on the grass in a festival setting, with white tents in the background and decorative items nearby.
A group of five friends relaxes on the grass in a festival setting, with white tents in the background and decorative items nearby.

Travel & Accommodation

A person in colorful attire with shimmering wings stands joyfully in front of a whimsical sign reading

Info & FAQs

A vibrant outdoor festival scene featuring colorful tents and a whimsical tower, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

The HowTheLightGetsIn Story

A joyful gathering with diverse people toasting with drinks around a dinner table, celebrating a special occasion with laughter and warm lighting.
A joyful gathering with diverse people toasting with drinks around a dinner table, celebrating a special occasion with laughter and warm lighting.

Extra Experiences at Hay