HowTheLightGetsIn 2026
United Kingdom
Festival in United Kingdom
May 22, 2026 • May 25, 2026
About this festival
HowTheLightGetsIn is the world's largest philosophy and music festival, hosted annually in the United Kingdom across locations in Hay-on-Wye and London. The event features an eclectic mix of intellectual debates, live music, and comedy, bringing together world-leading thinkers and artists to explore provocative ideas.
What this festival offers
Pop
Folk
Jazz
Rock
Soul
House
Dance-Punk
Deep House
Indie Rock
No camping
Where you'll be
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Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5AE, United Kingdom
Local Currency: GBP
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Last verified: 21 February 2026