Hay Festival After hours

Hay Festival After hours: Birmingham

Experience Hay Festival – "the Woodstock of the mind" – live in Birmingham

Thursday 23 July 2026, 7.30pm –  The Old Rep Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham. B5 4DY

Hay Festival After hours returns for another night of readings, performances and provocations to celebrate a world of different.

A surprise line-up of emerging and established artists offer new work and bold perspectives as art forms collide and great minds meet during this intimate evening. This is a chance to experience all the highs of the world-famous event in one magical evening. You'll leave inspired and entertained.

Join us for a night to remember.Booking fees are calculated at 5% per order, with a minimum charge of £3.50 and capped at a maximum of £10.

This event is supported by The Unwin Charitable Trust