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Visit The Globe at Hay and be part of a community that values the beauty of ideas and the freedom to express them.

Welcome to The Globe at Hay, a vibrant and inclusive space that embraces a diverse range of creative expressions. From engaging poetry readings to inspiring children's workshops to video art, and from stimulating philosophical talks to lively music events and comedy, we are a hub for all forms of artistic exploration.

 

As the proud home of The Institute of Art and Ideas, a charitable organization committed to promoting free thinking, creativity, and open debate, The Globe at Hay stands as a beacon for those seeking a platform to share, discover, and celebrate the richness of human expression. Join us in fostering a community where ideas flourish, creativity knows no bounds, and dialogue becomes a powerful catalyst for positive change.

Explore our calendar of events to immerse yourself in a world of cultural diversity and intellectual stimulation. Whether you're an artist, thinker, or enthusiast, The Globe at Hay invites you to be part of a dynamic space where the boundaries of expression are continually pushed, and the spirit of free thinking prevails.

 

Events by date

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Swing from Paris

8pm    Earlybird Tickets £16 / £18 StandardSwing from Paris are a quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam
Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz…
Book earlybird tickets £16.00 8.00pm
Tue 25 Feb 2025

Hay-on-Wye Climate Choir CÔR HINSAWDD Y GELLI

7pm - 8.30pm

Open to all. whether you're a professional singer or you've never sung before. Come together to sing songs for the earth!

Every Tuesday except…
Community event 7.30pm
Fri 28 Feb 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 2 Mar 2025

Wedding Fair

11am- 3pm     Free entryJoin Us for an Unforgettable Wedding Fair at The Globe!We invite you to join us for an incredible wedding fair at…
Community event 11.00am
Sun 2 Mar 2025

Charity Quiz Night

7pm for a 7.30pm start    £5 per personTeams of up to 6, £5 per person (pay on the night) which includes chips and entry to…
Community event 7.30pm
Tue 4 Mar 2025

Hay-on-Wye Climate Choir CÔR HINSAWDD Y GELLI

7pm - 8.30pm

Open to all. whether you're a professional singer or you've never sung before. Come together to sing songs for the earth!

Every Tuesday except…
Community event 7.30pm
Fri 7 Mar 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Sat 8 Mar 2025

Very Santana

8pm  Tickets £25Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos…
Book tickets £25.00 8.00pm
Tue 11 Mar 2025

Hay-on-Wye Climate Choir CÔR HINSAWDD Y GELLI

7pm - 8.30pm

Open to all. whether you're a professional singer or you've never sung before. Come together to sing songs for the earth!

Every Tuesday except…
Community event 7.30pm
Fri 14 Mar 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 16 Mar 2025

Children's Lego Group

10am - 1pm       FreeJoin us on the 3rd Sunday morning of the month for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by Jo (The Therapywise…
Community event 10.00am
Fri 21 Mar 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Fri 28 Mar 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Fri 4 Apr 2025

Open Mic

8.15pm     Free
Come on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic.  A dedicated sound technician…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 6 Apr 2025

Reg Meuross Live

8pm   Earlybird Tickets £14 / Standard £16“Reg’s terrific songs tell Woody’s life story with respect and affection, but also truth.”
Pete Townshend
Award-winning Reg Meuross was introduced…
Book earlybird tickets £14.00 8.00pm
Sun 20 Apr 2025

Children's Lego Group

10am - 1pm       FreeJoin us on the 3rd Sunday morning of the month for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by Jo (The Therapywise…
Community event 10.00am
Thu 1 May 2025

50 Years of Fender - The Stratocaster Story

Doors7pm / Start7.30pm   Tickets £20David Knight presents an evening of celebration for the world’s most iconic guitar - the Fender
Stratocaster - and the hits that…
Community event 7.30pm

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