Events by date
Tue 24 Oct 2017
Science Cafe
*Science Cafe* is a new group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time we’ll look at a specific topic, or chat about science in the...
Tue 24 Oct 2017
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 26 Oct 2017
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...
Fri 27 Oct 2017
Desert Island Picks : Father Richard
The month we are super excited to welcome local legend Father Richard! He will take to the stage to reveal and share his stories and...
Sun 29 Oct 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 31 Oct 2017
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 Nov 2017
Greenpeace at the globe
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 Nov 2017
Let's Get Quizzical
New questions, new wipeout round, *MC Elle* on the mic & *free chips* at half time. Get your thinking hats on!
Sat 4 Nov 2017
Live Music : Speak, Brother
Vulnerable, honest, ethereal: This is the music of Speak, Brother. Boasting a powerful sound and full arrangements, the quartet layer lush vocal harmonies over their...
Sun 5 Nov 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 7 Nov 2017
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 9 Nov 2017
Needlefelting classes at the globe at hay
*FURZIE WOOL SCULPTURE COURSES*
[ £65 ] INCLUDES:
How to needle-felt with wool How to make a wire armature A felting kit and tools All materials including wool...
Thu 9 Nov 2017
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...
Fri 10 Nov 2017
Live Music : Heg & The Wolf Chorus
Hailing from Bristol, Heg & The Wolf Chorus has been born out of Heg Brignall's story-inspired songwriting. They create theatrical, original folk which draws inspiration from fairy tales and...
Sat 11 Nov 2017
Noble Jacks
Noble Jacks are a rip-roaring Alt-Folk band with roof raising energy, whose warm electro-acoustic interactions fuse together a mixture of folky footstompin’ rhythms and engaging...
Sun 12 Nov 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 14 Nov 2017
Death Cafe
As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe rub by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a...
Tue 14 Nov 2017
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 16 Nov 2017
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. First meeting 19th October.
For...
Fri 17 Nov 2017
Live Music : Alden Patterson and Dashwood
Norwich based folk / Americana trio Alden, Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and mandolin around beautifully written original songs and...
Sat 18 Nov 2017
WWII’S Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails with Monty Halls
In this exclusive talk Monty Halls reveals the story behind the filming of Channel 4’s hit series 'WWII’s Great Escapes - The Freedom Trails.’ Monty...
Sat 18 Nov 2017
Live Music : Sounds of Harlowe + support from Turqoise Llama
Incendiary live hip-hop/soul rabble rousers packing deep lyrics, subterranean grooves and stratospheric brass – elevated by impossibly electrifying musicians.
Formed in 2011, the alternative hip-hop collective...
Sun 19 Nov 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 21 Nov 2017
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 Nov 2017
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 23 Nov 2017
Spoken Word Night
Join us for an evening of spoken word poetry, brought to us from Sophie McKeand, Young People's Laureate Wales plus very special guests. The floor...
Fri 24 Nov 2017
Desert Island Picks : James Rock
James Rock is a creative entrepreneur, an innovator, provocateur, and photographer who eventually discovered his tribe in Hay. His wanderlust has led to many turns,...
Sat 25 Nov 2017
Live Music: The Sarah Meek & Guy Shotton Duo
Vocalist Sarah Meek and Pianist Guy Shotton are two rising stars of the U.K Jazz scene. A wide variety of influences combine in their readings of...
Sun 26 Nov 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 28 Nov 2017
Science Cafe
*Science Cafe* is a new group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Each time we’ll look at a specific topic, or chat about science in the...
Tue 28 Nov 2017
Globe Makers
The Globemakers are an established, informal craft group that meet one Tuesday a month downstairs at the Globe. Over the years we have tackled a...
Tue 28 Nov 2017
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 1 Dec 2017
Let's Get Quizzical
New questions, new wipeout round, *MC Elle* on the mic & *free chips* at half time. Get your thinking hats on!
Sat 2 Dec 2017
Needlefelting classes at the globe at hay
*FURZIE WOOL SCULPTURE COURSES*
[ £65 ] INCLUDES:
How to needle-felt with wool How to make a wire armature A felting kit and tools All materials including wool...
Sat 2 Dec 2017
Live Music : Slippery Slope
Slippery Slope are a four piece acoustic band combining an unusual mix of instruments and musical styles to produce charming, fun and foot stomping sound....
Sun 3 Dec 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 5 Dec 2017
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 7 Dec 2017
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 7 Dec 2017
Greenpeace at the globe
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 8 Dec 2017
Live Music : The Flamenco Thief
Craig Sutton, the Flamenco Thief, plays Spanish acoustic guitar with the Boss RC loop pedal to blend modern rhythms with time-honoured Flamenco techniques.
Western, Eastern and...
Sat 9 Dec 2017
Live Music : Christmas Celtic Evening
After the success of the last Celtic evening, Thomasin, Justin and many more friends are back for another evening of live celtic music! Be sure...
Sun 10 Dec 2017
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 12 Dec 2017
Death Cafe
As a breeding ground for philosophical thought and community support we also host Death Cafe rub by Mollie Lord. Not to be confused with a...
Tue 12 Dec 2017
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 14 Dec 2017
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. First meeting 19th October.
For...
Fri 15 Dec 2017
Live Music : Red Ethel
We’re so excited to welcome back this much loved local band. You’ve seen them at Open Mic as Bushfold Blue here at the globe and...
Sat 16 Dec 2017
Christmas Ceilidh
They’re back! Come along and enjoy the festivities with the best ceilidh band for miles, Crannog. Dancing, feet stomping and open to all ages and...
Tue 19 Dec 2017
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 21 Dec 2017
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...
Fri 22 Dec 2017
Live Music : Christmas Village Quire
It wouldn’t be Christmas at the globe without the village quire singing for us. Come along for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie...
Sun 31 Dec 2017
New Years Eve at the globe!
This *New Year's Eve* we have a real treat for you. We welcome back *Sould!* The local 8-piece Soul and R&B Band are here to make sure...
Fri 25 May 2018
HowTheLightGetsIn
The world's largest philosophy and music festival, HowTheLightGetsIn, returns to the famed book town of Hay in 2018. Debate about the nature of the universe...
Event types
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.
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.
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.
Saturday: Shenanigans
Shenanigans at the globe
Saturday night is Shennigans night at the globe - join us for fab DJ sets and live music.
Globe Clubs
Clubs at the globe
From Philosophy to Death Cafe, there's a club at the globe for everyone!
Talks
Talks and Debates at the globe
The globe hall offers a unique space for talks, debates and presentations.
Music Events
Music at the globe
The globe hosts an eclectic mix of music events ranging from Folk Sessions to world famous DJ sets.