Events by date
Tue 19 Mar 2019
Hay Spanish Lessons
Every Tuesday in our Upper Gallery Beginners level 1
For more info, please contact Mely on 07837 160 505 or go to www.hayspanish.com[http://hayspanish.com/]
Tue 19 Mar 2019
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 Mar 2019
Eco Spirit Cafe
An informal monthly meeting for people interested in spirituality and our connection to the environment. Eco Spirit Cafe meet in our Upper Gallery for stimulating...
Fri 22 Mar 2019
Friday Live: Wednesday's Wolves + support from Velvet Circus
Wednesday's Wolves are Chrissy Renker and Ysabelle Durant, a female contemporary folk duo from Oxfordshire. Both third culture kids, they met while at school in Sri...
Sat 23 Mar 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Mr Tea And The Minions
Originally a dictatorship formed by the cunning Mr Tea, the Minions have since overthrown him and their chaos has brought forth a musical democracy where...
Sun 24 Mar 2019
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Drop-in Junior Chess Club
Every Tuesday during term times - All abilities welcome!
Drop-in and play or stay for the whole session!
For more info please contact Drew on 07714767779 or...
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Hay Spanish Lessons
Every Tuesday in our Upper Gallery Beginners level 1
For more info, please contact Mely on 07837 160 505 or go to www.hayspanish.com[http://hayspanish.com/]
Tue 26 Mar 2019
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...
Tue 26 Mar 2019
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 Mar 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 simply have a...
Fri 29 Mar 2019
Comedy Night!
Spring 2019 sees us launch a new Comedy Night in collaboration with the leading entertainment agency who brought names like Russel Howard, Jimmy Carr, Zoe...
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Northern Soul + Ska Night
After the success of our Northern Soul and Ska night last year, *DJ Paul Nevin* returns to the globe to spin his vinyl top tunes! Expect...
Sun 31 Mar 2019
Lego Club
*Lego Club* happens every Sunday. Come along all ages welcome, including parents!
Mon 1 Apr 2019
Independence Celebrations: The Richard Booth Lecture
The second annual Richard Booth Lecture on the gentle art of second-hand bookselling will be delivered by David Batterham, author of, Among Booksellers and, Dear...
Fri 5 Apr 2019
Freelancer & Small Biz drop-in co-working group
What's the story of your business?
Meet other creative individuals, share stories and ideas, or work quietly - it's up to you.
Simply turn up on the...
Fri 5 Apr 2019
Hay Independence Weekend
A weekend celebrating the 42nd year of Hay's Independence.
Talks, debates, panel discussions, quizzes, music, theatre and children's workshops!
The full lineup to be released very soon...
Fri 5 Apr 2019
Desert Island Picks: Dame Jacqueline Wilson with Jasper Fforde
Jacqueline Wilson is one of Britain’s bestselling children’s author and has written over 100 books. She has created characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty...
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Independence Celebrations: Young Writers of Bookstagram
This session allows some of our young unpublished writers to share with us some of their latest work. They will also talk interactively with the...
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Independence Celebrations: The Second Bookstagrammer Book Quiz
Come and get challenged by possibly the hardest literary quiz in the world. Created and delivered by Charlotte, @theroamingreader, and Jack, @that.english.guy.who.reads and based on...
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Independence Celebrations: The Second Official Bookstagrammy Awards
Dress to Impress as we roll out the red carpet for a second time for the famous Bookstagrammy Award Ceremony. Last year over 1,000 Bookstagram...
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Hay Independence Party - with DJ Max Galactic
Dust off your dancing shoes and help us celebrate Hay’s independence at our Saturday night party at The Globe, with a late-night 2am finish. Expect...
Sun 7 Apr 2019
Independence Celebrations: Catherine Barr Book Launch
The Story of People by local authors Catherine Barr and Steve Williams is a fascinating look at human history. When did the first humans live?...
Sun 7 Apr 2019
Botanical Perfume, Aftershave or Beard Oil Workshop
Enjoy a short forage seeking plants for their scents and aromas then learn how to combine essential oils and other ingredients to make your own...
Fri 12 Apr 2019
Friday Live: Mr Woodnote & Jimvincible
Mr Woodnote returns to The Globe at Hay in April, this time with the Bristolian institution that is Jimvincible. Woodnote (Dub FX, The Allergies, The...
Fri 19 Apr 2019
Friday Night Comedy!
**NOW INTRODUCING**
Friday Night Comedy once month!
*April's Lineup:*
*Opener: Costas Lukaris*
Costas Lukaris has been a firm favourite on the South Wales comedy circuit for the last four years. ...
Sat 20 Apr 2019
‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 20 Apr 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Modou Ndiaye
Modou Ndiaye is a virtuoso kora player, vocalist, drummer and percussionist with a superb repertoire of rhythms fusing together traditional and modern beats. He plays a...
Fri 26 Apr 2019
Teddy Hunter, Beresford/Hammond, Peiriant, Jenn Kirby - HAY NAWR
Join us for the first NAWR Experimental Music Night in Hay!
Teddy Hunter's work focuses on the relationship between sound, architecture and environment. A combination of...
Sat 27 Apr 2019
'Rise and Sine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 27 Apr 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Port Erin
Garnering near-cult status as purveyors of original genre-bending music,Port Erin are a band of three.
The past decade has seen them extensively tour the U.K. performing over...
Fri 3 May 2019
Freelancer & Small Biz drop-in co-working group
Freelancer & Small Biz drop-in co-working group, with Business Coach Helen Campbell. Work alongside other freelancers, have a chat or work quietly on your own...
Sat 4 May 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 4 May 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Rhythm Thieves
Rhythm Thieves are a progressive trance-dance folk-rock band comprising wah-guitar, keyboards, flute, drums, bass and three vocals. They have entertained audiences throughout mid-England and Wales...
Fri 10 May 2019
Friday Night Comedy!
Friday Night Comedy!
*May's Lineup:*
*Opener: Cal Stewart*
"Funny but looks dodgy!" Evening Post. John has been perfroming for 7 years now and the hightlight so far has...
Sat 11 May 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 11 May 2019
Unity Productions: Isosceles Triangle
Unity Productions present the show 'Isosceles Triangle'. It's 3 short plays that explore overly eccentric characters how they form relationships with the people around them. We've...
Sat 11 May 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Arcadia Roots
Arcadia Roots are Worcestershire based band who’s music is a combination of reggae, trance-blues and rock. The band, who have been working musicians for many years,...
Fri 17 May 2019
Friday Live: Jack Blackman
Jack Blackman is fast developing into one the most accomplished and exciting young performers on the roots scene today.
Jack’s guitar playing has been described as...
Sat 18 May 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 18 May 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Flatworld
With rich compelling melodies and tight driving rhythm, five-piece Flatworld play lively world music from all points East. They take tunes and songs from folk...
Fri 24 May 2019
HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2019
The world's largest philosophy and music festival returns to Hay for 2019!
HowTheLightGetsIn is a unique ideas and music festival taking place over the May Bank...
Sat 25 May 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Fri 31 May 2019
Independents Day
Independents Day: a different kind of book event, featuring voices from outside the mainstream. As publishing becomes more corporate and risk-averse, small imprints are bringing...
Sat 1 Jun 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 1 Jun 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Madassa Soul + DJ Paul Nevin
Specialising in Stax and Motown influenced sixties soul the band plays favourites from classic artists Sam&Dave, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown as well as...
Fri 7 Jun 2019
Friday Night Comedy!
Friday Night Comedy!
*June's Lineup:*
*Opener: James Dunn*
James Dunn has been performing stand up for 4 years on the South Wales and for a brief spell in...
Fri 14 Jun 2019
Friday Live: Shop Front Heroes & INCLINES
Bringing you a night of local Indie and Rock bands with a double headliner from Inclines and Shop Front Heroes.
Shop Front Heroes are a five...
Fri 21 Jun 2019
Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society - a 1940’s Concert Party Tribute
Making their first appearance in Hay-on-Wye following their 2019 production of “The Mikado” in March, Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society change gear to bring...
Sat 22 Jun 2019
'Rise and Shine' with River Flow Yoga
*‘Rise and Shine’ with River Flow Yoga with Graham Nolan*
This hour long class will be your perfect start to the weekend. Breathe, stretch, build strength and...
Sat 22 Jun 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: The Beatroot Collective
Funk, Soul, Ska, Reggae, Collective, Breaks; these guys know their music! After the success of last year we're bringing back The Beatroot Collective organisation, bringing you a night of great...
Fri 28 Jun 2019
Friday Live: Duncan McCorkindale + Support from Adam Thorn
Originally from Scotland, Duncan McCorkindale grew up in Manchester, immersed in music since before he can remember. He's taken time to learn and respect a...
Fri 12 Jul 2019
Friday Live: A Different Thread
British / American duo – A Different Thread, deliver an intoxicating mix of Beatlesque folk-rock meets Gillian Welch dark country.
It’s not every day that you meet someone...
Fri 19 Jul 2019
Friday Live: Lewis Barfoot
“Best known for the ethereal poise of her crystal singing voice” Folk and Honey.
Described by Irish Radio International as a maker of “Delicious music: A...
Sat 16 Nov 2019
Saturday Shenanigans: Blackbeard's Tea Party 'Ten YAAR Anniversary Tour'
Blackbeard’s Tea Party’s bold and riotous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Traditional songs and tunes are given a heavy...
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.
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.
Talks
Talks and Debates at the globe
The globe hall offers a unique space for talks, debates and presentations.
Theatre
Live Theatre at the globe at hay
We are looking to bring a more dynamic mix to our live events and theatre is at the root of this aim! Please contact eleanor.adams@globeathay.co.uk...