HowTheLightGetsIn 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 HowTheLightGetsIn offers
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Where it was
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The Globe at Hay & Wye Meadows
Wye End Road, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG
Local Currency: GBP
The local currency is GBP.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
26 May 2026
