The World's Largest Music and Philosophy Festival

 HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2023 electrifies the idyllic town of Hay-on-Wye this spring for a magical Bank Holiday weekend.

This year we bring together a thrilling speaker lineup including Slavoj Žižek, Esther Freud and Brian Greene to debate the Error & Renaissance at the heart of society.

Get a taste of this year's sensational music lineup featuring Welsh Music Prize-winning songwriter and producer Gruff Rhys, experimental composer Anna Meredith and BRIT Award-winning indie legends Belle and Sebastian, and check out the hilarious new acts announced in our comedy lineup.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience incredible conversation and performance in Hay this spring. 

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Tickets

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The Big Ideas

Music and Performance
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Music & Performance

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Accommodation

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Experiences

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hands in the air like you just dont care

Festival Gallery

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Long Table Banquets