Writers entertain us. They tell truths. As they explore and map our world they cross boundaries of any political, religious, ethnic or geographical kind. Their greatest gift is that they give us new understanding of our own lives, and of what we share with others.

Read the blog from this years festival.

Writers entertain us. They tell truths. As they explore and map our world they cross boundaries of any political, religious, ethnic or geographical kind. Their greatest gift is that they give us new understanding of our own lives, and of what we share with others.

Hay Festival, a gathering in the staggering beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Writers, comedians and musicians that have the capacity to change our lives, to share new visions of the world, and to do that incredibly sexy thing – to renew our sense of wonder. Join us and join the thing that makes this Festival so special... YOU.