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Hay Festival 2026: 500 Events with Stars and Insights

3/9/2026

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The Hay Festival 2026 will run May 21–31 in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, featuring over 500 events.
Participants include Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai, and Ian McEwan.
Discussions will cover gender equality, tech impact, and the US Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, with panels and a comedy lineup featuring Dawn French and Michael McIntyre.
Tickets are available now for members, with general sales starting March 14, 2026.

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Story summary

The Hay Festival 2026 will run May 21–31 in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, featuring over 500 events.
Participants include Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai, and Ian McEwan.
Discussions will cover gender equality, tech impact, and the US Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, with panels and a comedy lineup featuring Dawn French and Michael McIntyre.
Tickets are available now for members, with general sales starting March 14, 2026.