24-27 May HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival that gathers world-leading thinkers, politicians and comedians together with the hottest music performers, highlights 12 unmissable events at this year’s festival. “Who would have thought that a philosophy festival could be so entertaining?… A rare combination of fascination and fun. ★★★★★” The Independent (2018) Featured in The Best UK Music Festivals of 2019, Evening Standard “Back to big thinking” The Guardian HowTheLightGetsIn is set in a magical riverside location on…

Howthelightgetsin announces their full programme for their 10th anniversary year which will be taking place in Hay-On-Wye, the 24th-27th of May. The programme is made up of over 300 events including debates and talks, live music, comedy, arts, ideas & culture, wellbeing, film, parties, and so much more. Enjoy electrifying live performances from Anna Calvi, British Sea Power, Donovan, Zero 7 and many more. Mathematical physicist and Stephen Hawking collaborator Roger Penrose puts forward his theory for why 95% of…

Taking place 25 – 28 May in the magical setting of Hay-on-Wye, HowTheLightGetsIn is the world’s largest philosophy and music festival. For 2018 the festival will explore the theme of Darkness, Authority and Dreams. Boasting over 500 events and artists across 12 stages, HowTheLightGetsIn will bring the world’s leading thinkers to debate cutting edge ideas as well as an inspiring programme of music, comedy, culture and performance all set in atmospheric and intimate venues on the edge of the Black…