Events

Events in Hay and the local area.

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In the centre of Hay every Thursday, about 40 traders bring the best local produce, street food, crafts and flea to the streets of Hay.

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Hay Castle

Opened in May 2022 for the first time in its 900-year history, and used for private and community events, exhibitions, music, performing arts, and cultural activities.

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Hay Music

In the Town of Books, throughout the year Hay Music brings you inspiring music too. A range of Early, Classical and Contemporary Chamber Music performed by top ranking musicians.

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2024 Events

Riverside Walk (Hay) parkrun

2nd November to 28th December

Riverside Walk parkrun is a FREE weekly 5k event. Saturdays at 9:00am under Wye Bridge. For all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Run, jog, walk and volunteer – this event is truly open to all and it really is FREE!

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2025 Events

‘Echoes of a Distant Land’

12th January

Hay Music. The Marsyas Trio and renowned Australian mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean with music for flute, cello, piano and voice. Maurice Ravel, Judith Weir, Camille Saint-Saëns, Mel Bonis and Michael Finnissy (world premiere). Pre-concert discussion with Judith Weir and Michael Finnissy.

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