Hay Festival Patrons' Circle

As a charity, our supporters are a vital lifeline to ensure that we can deliver inspiring, thought-provoking and unique events all over the world. Our education, outreach and community programmes make it possible to inspire a whole generation to love literature, to feel inspired and to want to change the world.

Our Patrons' Circle gives you exclusive access to enhance your Festival experience. With preferential access to our booking team and free access to our Patrons and Benefactors Hub, you’ll have a premium level of service at the Spring Festival and you’ll be supporting us to continue our charitable work in the future.

The Benefits

• 5 Days of priority booking
• Members' newsletter
• Two Hay Festival Membership cards and lanyards
• Priority queuing access for venues
• Hay Festival spring Programme delivered by post ‡
• Access to complimentary Wild Card tickets*
• Invitations to Festival Lounge drinks receptions
• Opportunities to meet the Hay Festival team
• Hay Festival Book of the Year delivered by post ‡
• Ticket, merchandise & partner discount vouchers
• Access to Circle Suite, including complimentary refreshments
• Daily complimentary car park pass
• Free ticket exchange and refunds
• Acknowledgement of support

If you want to talk about whether the Patrons' Circle is right for you please contact members@hayfestival.org

The membership and supporter benefits relate to events at Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in supporting and receiving benefits for other Hay Festival editions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to find a package to suit you. * Subject to availability.

Already a Member or Patron? Renew here