Explore our 2025 programme
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Over the past twelve months, we’ve seen the speed at which our world can change and the high stakes for our times. Here’s a programme to tackle our shared challenges head on with purpose and hope, celebrating new ideas and the power of storytelling to improve our lives.
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Daily News Review
Start your day with analysis and insights on the morning’s top stories, from the people in the know. Join our leading journalists and special guests as they take us behind the headlines.
Debut Discoveries
Emerging writers discuss their work with established authors. This is our selection of future award-winners.
Hay Festival Green
Each day we convene experts in interactive events to propose bold solutions to the climate emergency. Find out more about Hay Festival Green.
South to North Conversations
Co-curated by our international teams, these conversations spotlight the shared issues – and solutions – facing the Global South. Presenting the most innovative Global South voices to share diverse ways of seeing the world.
Lviv BookForum
Support Ukrainian storytelling in our events co-curated with Ukraine’s biggest book festival, part of our global partnership.
George Alagiah Memorial Lecture
One of the BBC’s longest serving journalists, George Alagiah could see the world from the perspective of the Global South. We honour him by exploring themes that were close to his heart.
John Caldon Memorial Lecture
Our inaugural John Caldon Lecture challenges the status quo. The investment banker, TV innovator and entrepreneur, who died in 2021, ignited debate, discussion and reflection on most topics in which he took an interest.
Matters of Taste
Artisan producers, top chefs and foodies in the know lead delectable discussions and tantalising tastings.
Sports Day
Sports Day returns on Wednesday 28 May. Worlds collide as leading creatives join sports stars for a showcase of creative talent both on and off stage.
