Events by date
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Friday Live: A Different Thread
A Different Thread play what they call “British- Americana” and not just because their two main collaborators, Robert Jackson and Alicia Best, are from the...
Sat 23 Jun 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Mellt
MELLT are a young punk rock band heralding from Wild West Wales but now living in Cardiff. Their debut album ‘Mae’n Hawdd Pan Ti’n Ifanc’...
Sun 24 Jun 2018
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 26 Jun 2018
Science Cafe
Science Cafe is a group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time they look at a specific topic, or chat about science...
Tue 26 Jun 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 28 Jun 2018
Eco Spirit Cafe
An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome.
For more info...
Fri 29 Jun 2018
Desert Island Picks: Raymond Allen
Raymond Allen is a British television writer and playwright best known for creating the 1970s BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. He also wrote...
Sat 30 Jun 2018
Raise da Roof! Raising Funds for Callum's Neuro Rehab Journey
A night of music, family fun and more from local musicians plus a DJ set from Max of Super Sonic Disco. Epic raffle thanks to...
Sat 30 Jun 2018
Raymond Allen: 'The Real Frank Spencer' at St Mary's Church
Raymond Allen writer of the 1970s BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Sponsored by the globe and Hay Jazz, Ray will be delivering his...
Sun 1 Jul 2018
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 3 Jul 2018
Death Cafe
As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe run by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a...
Tue 3 Jul 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 5 Jul 2018
Philosophy Cafe
*Philosophy Cafe* is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a...
Thu 5 Jul 2018
Greenpeace Talk
Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved in bringing about major environmental victories. Anyone who cares...
Fri 6 Jul 2018
Let's Get Quizzical!
MC Emma on the mic - free chips at half time!
£2 entry fee, all takings will go to the winning team!
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Private Wedding
The globe is booked for a private wedding today. Our unique space in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, within a beautiful converted Methodist chapel, is the perfect...
Sun 8 Jul 2018
Lego Club
***Cancelled today due to snow***
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents.
See you next week!
Tue 10 Jul 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Fri 13 Jul 2018
Friday Live: Thank Funk It's Friday!
Non stop funk and a splash of soul served with a side of cocktails. Grab your funky shades...It's time to bust those summer grooves!
Free...
Sat 14 Jul 2018
Private Wedding
The globe is booked for a private wedding today. Our unique space in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, within a beautiful converted Methodist chapel, is the perfect...
Sun 15 Jul 2018
Live Music: Kris Drever
An Evening with BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2017 - Kris Drever
Drever's voice and guitar is a part of the backbone of...
Tue 17 Jul 2018
Globemakers
The globemakers are an established, informal craft group that meet one Tuesday a month in our Lower Gallery. Over the years they have tackled a...
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Fair Trade Film Night
Hay Fairtrade Group are delighted to show a screening of Dukale’s Dream, an inspiring feature length documentary about actor Hugh Jackman’s unlikely friendship with an...
Fri 20 Jul 2018
Friday Live: Anne-Marie Sanderson + Ben Hutcheson
Anne-Marie Sanderson's voice is evocative of birds in flight - soaring, gliding, swooping - and it finds its home among the tall trees of her...
Sat 21 Jul 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Northern Soul Night
DJ Paul Nevin spinning vinyl top tunes and rare records from the genre for the true Northern Soul, ska and mod scene.
Free before 9pm -...
Sun 22 Jul 2018
Book Launch by Peter Barker
System Error: invitation to revolution by Peter Barker.
A thriller set in the near future as the system fractures under the weight of capitalist greed. Imogen Thomas:...
Tue 24 Jul 2018
Science Cafe
Science Cafe is a group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time they look at a specific topic, or chat about science...
Thu 26 Jul 2018
Eco Spirit Cafe
An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome.
For more info...
Fri 27 Jul 2018
Friday Live: Solana
With their polyrhythmic fusion of world and folk styles, Solana have made quite a splash on the music and festival scene across the UK and in...
Tue 31 Jul 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 2 Aug 2018
Greenpeace Talk
Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved in bringing about major environmental victories. Anyone who cares...
Fri 3 Aug 2018
Let's Get Quizzical
MC Emma on the mic - free chips at half time!
£2 entry fee, all takings will go to the winning team!
Sat 4 Aug 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Inclines
Inclines are the indie-rock four piece bursting out of Hay’s thriving music scene.
Creating songs of melody, bounce, subtlety and crunch they’re rapidly building a fervent...
Tue 7 Aug 2018
Death Cafe
As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe run by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a...
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Friday Live: Jack Blackman
Jack Blackman is fast developing into one of the most accomplished and exciting young performers on the roots scene today. Jack’s guitar playing has been...
Sat 11 Aug 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: DJ Red Eyed Trout
Come and party in style at the globe with local DJ 'Red Eyed Trout'! After his successful last appearance at Independence Week, he's back! Expect...
Sun 12 Aug 2018
Three Inch Fools perform Hamlet
Three Inch Fools perform Hamlet
Five actors, with all manner of musical instruments, present an inventive take on Shakespeare’s most infamous and iconic play, Hamlet.
The Three...
Tue 14 Aug 2018
Globemakers
The globemakers are an established, informal craft group that meet one Tuesday a month in our Lower Gallery. Over the years they have tackled a...
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Friday Live: Selena in the Chapel
Selena in the Chapel is a Soulful Singer/Songwriter from Newport, South Wales. Nominated for 'Best Female Solo Artist' in September 2017 at the 'Newport City...
Sat 18 Aug 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Speak, Brother
Vulnerable, honest, ethereal: this is the music of Speak, Brother.
Boasting a powerful indie-folk-rock sound with subtle hymnal and gospel tones, their story based anthems have...
Tue 21 Aug 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 23 Aug 2018
Eco Spirit Cafe
An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome.
For more info...
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Friday Live: Sheek Quartet
Vocalist Sarah Meek and pianist Guy Shotton are two rising stars of the UK jazz scene. A wide variety of influences combine in their readings...
Sat 25 Aug 2018
A Jaunt Through The Kingdom
The Globe joins hands with St Mary’s Church, Richard Booths Bookshop & the Old Electric as a part of an exciting teaser event marking the official...
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Science Cafe
Science Cafe is a group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time they look at a specific topic, or chat about science...
Fri 31 Aug 2018
Friday Live: John Nicholas
Soulful, heartfelt and real – this is the music of John Nicholas. Hailing from the small South Wales town of Bridgend, John’s music is shaped...
Sat 1 Sep 2018
Jack Mac's Funk Pack
Every gig is a party, especially when the Funk Pack is out in full force! Their purpose is to bring the thunder to the dance floor with horn...
Tue 4 Sep 2018
Death Cafe
As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe run by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a...
Tue 4 Sep 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 6 Sep 2018
Greenpeace Talk
Informal meeting of local activists and supporters to discuss campaigns and how we can get involved in bringing about major environmental victories. Anyone who cares...
Fri 7 Sep 2018
Let's Get Quizzical!
MC Emma on the mic - free chips at half time!
£2 entry fee, all takings will go to the winning team!
Sat 8 Sep 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: The Hawkmen
The Hawkmen draw from an array of influences such as rhythm’n’blues, soul, and rock’n’roll which they bring together in a classic, rootsy, hybrid blend. In 2017 Love Is Blind...
Tue 11 Sep 2018
Globemakers
The globemakers are an established, informal craft group that meet one Tuesday a month in our Lower Gallery. Over the years they have tackled a...
Thu 13 Sep 2018
Philosophy Cafe
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Fri 14 Sep 2018
Friday Live: Circes Diner
Circes Diner are a refreshing change to the UK music scene, providing a nod outside the norm with honest lyrics & a nuance of country & folk. Twisted with the bittersweet, Circe’s Diner blend catchy hooks, infections...
Tue 18 Sep 2018
Open Mic
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Thu 20 Sep 2018
Eco Spirit Cafe
An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Stimulating short film, friendly discussion, all welcome.
For more info...
Fri 21 Sep 2018
Friday Live: Dee Riley: A Wonderfully Weird Evening Of Magic
Dee Riley is a multi award winning stage and close up magician specialising in live cabaret entertainment. Dee hosts comedy, cabaret & burlesque evenings and...
Sat 22 Sep 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Alden, Patterson and Dashwood
Norwich based folk trio Alden, Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin around beautifully written original songs and melodies. The...
Tue 25 Sep 2018
Science Cafe
Science Cafe is a group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time they look at a specific topic, or chat about science...
Thu 27 Sep 2018
Philosophy Cafe
Our *Open Mic* nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along...
Fri 28 Sep 2018
Friday Live: Swing Caravan
The Swing Caravan is a musical adventure brought to you by the great tradition of Gypsy Jazz, where Django classics meet original swing interpretations.
Against a...
Sat 29 Sep 2018
Saturday Shenanigans: Keith James - The Songs of Leonard Cohen
Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and courage to wrestle...
Fri 12 Oct 2018
Only Fools and Boycie - An Evening with John Challis
Only Fools And Boycie – An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis.
Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the...
Fri 19 Jul 2019
Philosophy Cafe
Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you're an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simple have a...
Event types
Friday Live
Friday Live at the globe
A wide variety of fab Friday events ranging from Lets get Quizzical, Desert Island Picks to amazing live bands.
Saturday: Shenanigans
Shenanigans at the globe
Saturday night is Shennigans night at the globe - join us for fab DJ sets and live music.
Kids & Family
Kids & Family events
Come and have a sit-around-sunday with lunch, coffee and cakes whilst your kids create and build their Lego creations.
Music Events
Music at the globe
The globe hosts an eclectic mix of music events ranging from Folk Sessions to world famous DJ sets.
Tuesday: Open Mic
Open Mic nights
Open Mic is attracting a wealth of talent to play any bit of what they fancy. Open to all ages and abilities. Come along.
Talks
Talks and Debates at the globe
The globe hall offers a unique space for talks, debates and presentations.