Hay Festival Forum Dallas - Day & Weekend Passes (Oct 18th and 19th)
How to Experience Hay Festival Dallas: A Weekend Full of cultural activities in Bishop Arts
There are many ways to enjoy the festival — from popping into a single event to spending the whole weekend immersed in literature, music, and conversation.
Tip: If you want to experience as much as possible and skip the hassle of multiple bookings, grab a Day Pass (Saturday or Sunday) or Weekend Pass — and let us take care of the rest.
Free activities
Some festival events are completely free. All you need to do is RSVP to reserve your spot, then show up and enjoy.
Includes: select talks, readings, and performances across the Bishop Arts District.
How to join: RSVP online on the event you want to attend from the program — no ticket purchase required.
Ticketed events
Some of our headline panels, talks, and performances require a ticket.
Includes: featured conversations with guest authors, concerts, and special performances.
How to join: Select the event you want to attend from the program and simply purchase your ticket for it.
Day Passes
The Hay Festival Dallas Day Pass gives you access to all ticketed and free events plus food and drinks for a single day, so you can attend any panel, talk, or performance that interests you.
Includes:
All ticketed and free events on that day
Special drinks at The Wild Detectives bar
A special lunch from Sketches of Spain featuring an appetizer and paella
Perfect for: those who want the full festival experience in one day without juggling multiple tickets.
Weekend Pass
The Weekend Pass is the ultimate festival experience — two days of non-stop events, music, food, and conversation.
Includes:
All ticketed and free events on both Saturday and Sunday
Special drinks at The Wild Detectives bar
Two special lunches from Sketches of Spain and Taco y Vino (one each day)
Perfect for: those who want to immerse themselves in the entire weekend without worrying about separate tickets.