Hay Festival is one of the worlds’ leading art and literature festivals, bringing readers, writers, and artists together to share stories and ideas in events, both live and online. The festivals inspire, examine, and entertain globally, inviting participants to imagine the world and take action to live differently. 

Writers, artists, scientists, historians, and musicians take part in the Festival’s global conversation, sharing the latest thinking in the arts and sciences with audiences across the world. Our education, creative skills development and engagement work is embedded in all that we do, with a commitment to reaching the widest audiences across Wales, the UK and internationally. We actively support new artists and writers and encourage creativity in people of all ages.

The Festival reaches a global audience of millions each year and continues to grow and innovate, building partnerships and initiatives alongside some of the leading bodies in the arts and media.