Exciting News for Book Lovers and Culture Enthusiasts! 📚ðŸŽ
The Hay Festival Winter Weekend 2025 is set to light up Hay-on-Wye from November 26th to 30th! Held amidst the beautiful backdrop of Hay Castle, this year’s event promises an unforgettable mix of literature, politics, comedy, and more.
Get ready to see stars like actors Joanna Page and Sir Jonathan Pryce, and mingle with brilliant novelists including Sebastian Faulks, Jung Chang, and Oyinkan Braithwaite. Be inspired by political activist Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot fame and indulge in laughter with comedians Marcus Brigstocke, Mark Watson, and Olga Koch.
Dive into discussions about our changing world with political figures like Sir Nick Clegg and journalists such as Lyse Doucet. Discover historical insights from Alison Weir and David Olusoga or groove with Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ Huey Morgan as he shares tales from his life.
Poetry lovers, don’t miss Hollie McNish’s latest collection, and if you’re an Austen fan, celebrate 250 years of her legacy with Rachel Parris. Plus, wordsmiths Susie Dent and Gary Raymond will charm you with their linguistic expertise.
Support the next generation of readers with a special free schools programme, bringing celebrated children’s authors like Rob Biddulph and Candy Gourlay directly to Welsh primary school pupils.
This incredible lineup, with over 80 artists, highlights the festival’s commitment to exploring “the new role of storytelling, the impact of big tech, democracy, and the new world order.” Join us for a weekend where imaginations run wild and curiosity thrives. Don’t miss this chance to escape and immerse yourself in big ideas and creative expression.
Mark your calendars and see you there! ✨
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