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’ priority booking
• Members' newsletter
• Two Hay Festival Membership cards and lanyards
• Priority queue at venues
• Hay Festival spring programme delivered free by post
• Hay Festival annual pin badge
• Ticket, merchandise and partner discount vouchers
• 50% discount on guest day passes to Festival Lounge*
• Two complimentary tickets to Closing Night Event
• Hay Festival Book of the Year delivered free by post
• 10% off food and drink in Festival Lounge
• Access to Patrons and Benefactors Hub
• 4 car park passes
• Free Ticket exchange and refunds
• Acknowledgement on our website

If you want to talk about whether the Patrons' Circle is right for you please contact supporters@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