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Hay Festival is run and managed by Hay Festival Foundation Ltd, a registered charity (reg no 1070073) that brings readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in sustainable events live and online. The Festivals inspire, examine and entertain globally, inviting participants to imagine the world as it is and as it might be.
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If you are interested in employment or volunteering opportunities at the festival please see the jobs or stewards page
And do 'come along' or join us online:
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Hay Festival Jericó, Colombia
23–25 January 2026
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Hay Festival Medellín, Colombia
27–28 January 2026
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Hay Festival Forum Panamá City, Panamá
27–28 January 2026
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Hay Festival Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
29 January – 1 February 2026
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Hay Festival Forum Sevilla, España
11–14 February 2026
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Hay Festival After hours, Bristol
26 March 2026
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Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, UK
21–31 May 2026
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Nairobi Litfest, Kenya
7–10 May 2026
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Hay Festival Querétaro, México
3–6 September 2026
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Hay Festival Segovia, España
10–13 September 2026
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Lviv BookForum, Ukraine
October 2026
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Hay Festival Forum Dallas, USA
16–18 October 2026
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Hay Festival Arequipa, Perú
5–8 November 2026
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Hay Festival Winter Weekend, Wales
26–29 November 2026