We are a global festival of stories, ideas and new possibilities. We are a creative catalyst for change through literature, arts and ideas. We help open minds to the very latest thinking and see our ever-changing world differently.
As a charity, Hay Festival Global relies on the generosity of our supporters to continue providing impactful platforms and projects that inspire change, showcasing the best artistic talent, attracting the world’s most respected thinkers and speakers, and delivering learning and engagement opportunities to captivate the next generation.
What we do
Hay Festival Global is the antidote to polarisation. For 37 years we have brought together diverse voices to listen, talk, debate and create, tackling some of the biggest political, social and environmental challenges of our time.
Through one-of-a-kind festivals, in unique locations around the world – plus forums, digital platforms and learning programmes – Hay Festival Global celebrates and inspires new ideas, different perspectives, and points of view.
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In 2025 we are planning:
- Festivals in 10 countries – Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Panama, USA, Spain, Germany, Kenya, Ukraine and the UK
- 70 days of festival activity
- 1,100 events across the world
- 2,200 artists appearing on our stages
- 10,000 events stored in our digital archive
- X community partnerships (Do we have this figure?)
- Year-round learning and engagement events