Welcome to The Globe at Hay

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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.

 

Current Exhibition: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Don't miss out on this fantastic exhibition exploring the complexities of the climate crisis through film and traditional media. Including artists such as Tottie Aarvold, Mic Blake, Julie Cooper, Alison Grimley and so many more!

Why not stop by the Launch on the 10th of May at 11am - 1pm and meet the faces behind the work! 

     

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

Fri 16 May 2025

Open Mic

Every Friday    8.15pm     FreeCome on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic! A…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 18 May 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 22 May 2025

Charity Quiz Night

Doors 7pm | Start  7:30pm    Teams of up to 6, £5 per person which includes chips at the interval and entry to the heads…
Community event 7.30pm
Fri 23 May 2025

Film Screening: 'Who do we think we are?'

5:30pm doors, 6:00pm start     Free“Who do We Think We Are “ will be screened at 6 with discussions on the rough cut of Tamara…
Community event 5.30pm
Sat 24 May 2025

Breakfast Buffet - 24th

8:30am - 10:30am      £17Get stuck in to our all you can eat Breakfast Buffet, put on specially for all you Festival goers! Includes…
Book tickets £17.00 8.30am
Sat 24 May 2025

Festival Fair, Saturday 24th

11am - 3pm       Free EntryJoin in the fun and explore our Festival fair, with local stalls in our beautiful garden area get the…
Book tickets £15.00 11.00am
Sat 24 May 2025

Mambo Jambo Presents: 'Hats Off!'

2pm       tickets £8‘Hats off!’ by Mambo Jambo; A playful interactive show/ concert for children aged 3-7 and their families. Songs, music, props, instruments,…
Book tickets £8.00 2.00pm
Sat 24 May 2025

Charlie's Comedy Party

Doors 7:30pm | Start 8:00pm
Earlybird Tickets £12.50 | OTD £15
Join us for a comedy filled evening, an evening literally but also full of outrageous comedy…
Community event 7.30pm
Sun 25 May 2025

Breakfast Buffet - 25th

8:30am - 10:30am      £17Get stuck in to our all you can eat Breakfast Buffet, put on specially for all you Festival goers! Includes…
Book tickets £17.00 8.30am
Sun 25 May 2025

Mambo Jambo Presents: Storytelling

10:30am      tickets £6 Join Mambo Jambo for a delightful musical storytelling session which will take you across the ocean, in the company of  "Puffin…
Book tickets £6.00 10.30am
Sun 25 May 2025

Sunday Combo

10:30     tickets £10 Save £2 and book on this Mambo Jambo Combo! This ticket includes our Storytelling & and Happy Feet Events, so you can…
Book tickets £10.00 10.30am
Sun 25 May 2025

Festival Fair - 25th

11am - 3pm       Free EntryJoin in the fun and explore our Festival fair, with local stalls in our beautiful garden area get the…
Book tickets £15.00 11.00am
Sun 25 May 2025

Hay Palestine Solidarity Fundraiser

6pm - 11pm    Free (Bring money to donate!)with live music from the incredible Joahanna Warren, 1.c.a.b.collective &Enw, as well as a talk on the…
Community event 6.00pm
Mon 26 May 2025

Breakfast Buffet - 26th

8:30am - 10:30am      £17Get stuck in to our all you can eat Breakfast Buffet, put on specially for all you Festival goers! Includes…
Book tickets £17.00 8.30am
Mon 26 May 2025

Festival Fair - 26th

11am - 3pm       Free EntryJoin in the fun and explore our Festival fair, with local stalls in our beautiful garden area get the…
Book tickets £15.00 11.00am
Mon 26 May 2025

Duchess of Mars

Doors 7:30pm      £7Join us at the Globe for an energetic evening of live music from 3 great local bands. The Duchess of Mars,…
Community event 7.30pm
Tue 27 May 2025

Feast of Fools Live

4pm     Free Join us in our stunning garden for this casual jam session with talented a capella folk group Feast of Fools!
Community event 4.00pm
Wed 28 May 2025

Feast of Fools Live

4pm     Free Join us in our stunning garden for this casual jam session with talented a capella folk group Feast of Fools!
Community event 4.00pm
Thu 29 May 2025

Conversations with Owls

6:30 - 8:30pm  Tickets £6Dr Sasha Norris, her owls and hedgehogs, come talk with audiences about the wonders of wild animals and how we can…
Community event 6.30pm
Fri 30 May 2025

Poetry for Kids

1pm - 3.30pm    £5 per child including suprise gift and Book Signing Join Children's poet Debra Bertulis and aid St Michael's Hospice.Age 5-8: 1pm -…
Community event 1.00pm
Fri 30 May 2025

Film Screening: 'Who do we think we are?'

5:30pm doors, 6:00pm start     Free“Who do We Think We Are “ will be screened at 6 with discussions on the rough cut of Tamara…
Community event 5.30pm
Fri 30 May 2025

Open Mic

Every Friday    8.15pm     FreeCome on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic! A…
Community event 8.15pm
Sat 31 May 2025

Festival Fair - 31st

11am - 3pm       Free EntryJoin in the fun and explore our Festival fair, with local stalls in our beautiful garden area get the…
Book tickets £15.00 11.00am
Fri 6 Jun 2025

Open Mic

Every Friday    8.15pm     FreeCome on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic! A…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 8 Jun 2025

Charity Quiz

Doors 7pm | Start  7:30pm       Teams of up to 6, £5 per person which includes chips at the interval and entry to the…
Community event 7.30pm
Sun 15 Jun 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
Wed 9 Jul 2025

Luke De-Sciscio and Support: Rapt

Doors 7:30pm, Start 8:00pm | Tickets £11THE BLUR OF DREAMS COMES TO HAY!Between the years of 2014 and 2024 Luke De-Sciscio recorded seventeen full length…
Community event 8.00pm
Sun 20 Jul 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
Sat 1 Nov 2025

Roving Crows

Doors 8pm  Earlybird Tickets £14/Standard £16Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. The Crows are a MUST SEE live…
Book earlybird tickets £14.00 8.00pm
Sat 15 Nov 2025

Nick Harper - Live

8pm   Earlybird tickets £17 / Standard £19Nick Harper is a guitar player’s guitar player. Innovative and original, covering the full spectrum
of expression from delicate virtuosity…
Book earlybird tickets £17.00 8.00pm

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