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HowTheLightGetsIn

Hay-on-Wye, United KingdomOpen air
DatesMay 28–31, 2027 · 4 days
LocationHay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
Price≈ €270converted to euros
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About

Organised by the Institute of Art and Ideas in the town of Hay-on-Wye, on the Welsh border, HowTheLightGetsIn combines philosophical and scientific debates with live music, comedy and workshops across several outdoor and marquee stages. Its distinguishing feature is this mix of academic thought and live performance, built around the aim of taking philosophy out of the university and into public conversation.

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Practical info

Venue type

  • Open air

Camping

  • Camping on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Kids & family

  • Family friendly

Transport

  • Parking

Getting there

Location

Hampstead Heath, London

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Archive

Past editions

2026Sep 19, 2026
2022Jun 2–3, 202212 artists
Talvin SinghporijGirls of the InternetSteam DownPeanessChloe FoyKizzy CrawfordClara MannAilsa TullyDDowdelinAAlex SeelTTom Findlay
2019May 24–27, 20196 artists
DonovanAnna CalviBritish Sea PowerNerina PallotSam and the WompDon Letts
2018May 25–28, 20187 artists
Hot ChipRae MorrisThe CorrespondentsNerina PallotAna MatronicBBloom TwinsLLaura Wright
2016May 26 – Jun 5, 20166 artists
GhostpoetFairport ConventionC DuncanGilles PetersonESKATom Robinson
2015May 21–31, 20153 artists
Lianne La HavasRae MorrisMMike Skinner
20143 artists
Mr. ScruffMMolotov JukeboxMMoulettes
2013May 23 – Jun 2, 20133 artists
Sam LeeKKing CharlesMMoulettes
2012May 31 – Jun 10, 20124 artists
Charlotte ChurchEmmy the GreatTThe Chapman FamilyJJeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard
20113 artists
Mount KimbieGhostpoetThe Correspondents
20103 artists
Johnny FlynnCate Le BonBBethan Elfyn

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