Hay Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 38th spring edition in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, with more than 600 events over 11 days, 22 May–1 June 2025.

The arts and literature event will also see Hanif Kureishi, who woke up without the use of his hands, arms and legs, speak.

Welsh actor Michael Sheen, Strictly judge Anton Du Beke and the niece of US President Donald Trump are among the Hay Festival ...

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, and comedians Miranda Hart and Katherine Ryan. Hay Festival global chief executive Julie Finch said: “Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen the speed at which our ...

THE atmospheric setting of Liskeard Library transformed into a sanctuary of verse as Poet Laureate Simon Armitage graced the historic Cornish town with his presence. The visit marked another memorable ...

The United Kingdom’s new king will travel without a passport and drive without a licence, own all the mute swans in England and may continue a tradition of celebrating his birthday twice a year.