Hay Festival After Hours: Bristol

Experience Hay Festival live at Bristol Beacon in a one-off night of readings, performances and provocations to celebrate a world of different.

Hosted by Bristol based historian David Olusoga, the evening will see Princeton historian Fara Dabhoiwala share insights from his new book What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea; poet and writer Vanessa Kisuule preview her study on musicians and the cost of fame, Neverland; and Will Storr offers his new study into the power of storytelling, A Story is a Deal.

This is a chance to experience all the highs of the world-famous event in one magical evening. You'll leave inspired and entertained.

Join us for a night to remember!