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HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Hay 2025
The world's largest festival of philosophy and music, HowTheLightGetsIn, takes over Hay-On-Wye on 23rd-26th May! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Black Mountains, you'll find the world's leading thinkers debating today's biggest ideas, paired with a vibrant live music and comedy programme. From intimate acoustic sets to electrifying live performances, you'll experience a spectacular array of artists and genres to suit every taste. Across 300+ events, we'll bring together superstar philosophers, trailblazing scientists, award-winning writers, and political giants to tackle the most pressing issues of our times.
Fri 23 May to Monday 26 May
Hay-on-Wye, Newport Street, Herefordshire HR3 5BZ
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