About the Festival

Hay Festival & Veracruz join forces to create an extensive programme of events celebrating the best of international culture, a privileged space for thought, dialogue and celebration. Exciting conversations about literature, cinema, journalism, history, science and much more; concerts, theatre and exhibitions; workshops for students by the best writers, film-makers and artists...Hay Festival Xalapa presents the work of the best local, national and international artists in an open and participative context.

• Local and international promotion of literature, dialogue, cultural exchange, education and development.


• Accessible and inclusive events with international artists.


• Social responsibility and education. All profits from ticket sales will go to the volunteers of the Xalapa Tourism, Culture and Film Secretariat.


• 30% of tickets are free to students.


• Partnerships with institutions, private and public enterprise, local and international companies, in order to maximize the impact of our model and to secure its accessibility for the local population.