Save up to 50% off the standard ticket price (exc. fees)

Important: This is a voucher, not a ticket. Purchase the voucher first, then use it on a third-party site to buy your discounted ticket (see details in the pricing information section below).

Join Hay Festival 2026 online and help bring literature and conversation to audiences across the globe.

Enjoy front-row access from the comfort of your own home with a curated selection of events streamed live from 21–31 May and available on replay until 1 June, including Maggie O’Farrell, Ruth Ozeki, David Olusoga, Jeremy Bowen, Malala Yousafzai, Ben Macintyre, Ian McEwan and Sathnam Sanghera.

Your Online Pass supports Hay Festival Foundation’s charitable mission, helping make culture accessible to everyone through our educational programmes, community partnerships and digital access initiatives.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Buy one voucher per ticket. You’ll receive a confirmation email, this is not your ticket.

2. Open the email and follow the instructions to purchase your ticket(s) on the third-party site using your unique link or code. Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

3. Your tickets will be emailed to you after purchase. Show them on entry. Please also bring valid ID.

Pricing Information

• One voucher is required for each ticket

• Vouchers provide access to discounted tickets on a third-party website and are subject to that seller’s terms

• Total price payable per ticket is £17.95 (inclusive of voucher, ticket price and any third party fees)

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here