The World's Largest Music and Philosophy Festival

Join us again in May 2027! Keep an eye out for more information!

Mind-expanding ideas, soul-tingling sounds, and eye-watering laughs - don't lose out on an unmissable weekend of musical discovery and intellectual exploration.

Whilst now a nationally recognised hub for cultural and intellectual exchange, HowTheLightGetsIn festival first started here at the Globe.

The festival takes place on an annual basis, in both London and our very own Hay-on-Wye. With 300 events in one weekend, we're confident you'll find something that interests you, whether it’s a late-night party or a talk from one of the world's leading professionals in philosophy, politics, science and much more.