HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

HowTheLightGetsIn is a philosophy, ideas and music festival held annually in Hay-on-Wye, drawing together academics, scientists, politicians and performers for debates, talks and live music across a long weekend. It sits on the edge of the Black Moun…

Website

howthelightgetsin.org

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Date

22 - 25 May, 2026

Location

Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2010, Running 16 years

Vibe

It moves at a slower pace than a typical music festival, with people drifting between a debate on consciousness and a live set, often carrying a book bought from one of the nearby Hay bookshops.

Tags

parkintimatemusic nerdsday tripperscome as you arelots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere

LineupUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Full lineup

Damian Lewis

Camille O'Sullivan

Graeme Park

Nerina Pallot

Hackney Colliery Band

N'famady Kouyaté

Ashley Campbell

K.O.G SOUNDSYSTEM

DIRTY NICE

Girl Group

The Roving Crows

Mr Bruce

Ana Silvera

Saied Silbak

Mr Tea and the MinionsThe Jolly GrogstersEliza Delf and the WildernessJoanna WarrenElla MoreFran LustyPoppeaElly HopkinsDulcimaBen CipollaAkanéCosima SuzanneThe BreaksGrace Elizabeth HarveyBilly Magerison

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

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Final Tier

Festival Pass

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Final Tier

Student / Under 25 Festival Pass

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Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Kick-Starter Programme HTLGI Hay 2026 - TVF Media

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