Hay Festival Winter Weekend

Thursday 27–Sunday 30 November 2025

The best weekend to visit Hay-on-Wye, with events all around town.

We’ll be open for late shopping, with live music, bar open and a great atmosphere.

The switching on of the Christmas lights is a highlight, with street food, music, steam engine Santa Claus and carols from the local primary schools.

Keep an eye out for a whole range of events around town, there’s always plenty going on.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaking at a Hay Festival Winter Weekend event