Hay Festival 2026 was truly one to remember – thank you to everyone who joined us in Hay-on-Wye this May. Keep the conversation going online by following us on social media at @hayfestival and catch up on all this year's highlights with a Hay Festival Anytime subscription.

Mark your calendars for Hay Festival 2027: 27 May – 6 June in Hay-on-Wye. It's our 40th anniversary and, and you can be first in line - Members enjoy priority booking before general release, plus a host of other perks. Find out more at the link below.