Welcome to The Globe at Hay

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Visit The Globe at Hay and be part of a community that values the beauty of ideas and the freedom to express them.

Welcome to The Globe at Hay, a vibrant and inclusive space that embraces a diverse range of creative expressions. From engaging poetry readings to inspiring children's workshops to video art, and from stimulating philosophical talks to lively music events and comedy, we are a hub for all forms of artistic exploration.

  

Supporting our community

Community comes first at the globe and directs each an every part of our business, from our community held events, to our commitment to locally sourced produce in our restaurant. Whether you eat out with us or party hard, we're a company you can be proud of supporting. 

 

Current Exhibition: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Don't miss out on this fantastic exhibition exploring the complexities of the climate crisis through film and traditional media. Including artists such as Tottie Aarvold, Mic Blake, Julie Cooper, Alison Grimley and so many more!

Why not stop by the Launch on the 10th of May at 11am - 1pm and meet the faces behind the work! 

     

As the proud home of The Institute of Art and Ideas, a charitable organization committed to promoting free thinking, creativity, and open debate, The Globe at Hay stands as a beacon for those seeking a platform to share, discover, and celebrate the richness of human expression. Join us in fostering a community where ideas flourish, creativity knows no bounds, and dialogue becomes a powerful catalyst for positive change.

Explore our calendar of events to immerse yourself in a world of cultural diversity and intellectual stimulation. Whether you're an artist, thinker, or enthusiast, The Globe at Hay invites you to be part of a dynamic space where the boundaries of expression are continually pushed, and the spirit of free thinking prevails.

 

Events by date

Fri 6 Jun 2025

Open Mic

Every Friday    8.15pm     FreeCome on down to perform, or simply sit back and enjoy the talent at the Globe's famous open mic! A…
Community event 8.15pm
Sun 8 Jun 2025

Charity Quiz Night

Doors 7pm | Start  7:30pm    Teams of up to 6, £5 per person which includes chips at the interval and entry to the heads…
Community event 7.30pm
Sat 14 Jun 2025

Glen Manby Quartet

Doors 8.30pm  Performance 9pm  Tickets £10

Glen Manby (alto saxophone) works primarily in straight ahead modern acoustic jazz.His main influences are Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, and…
Book tickets £10.00 8.30pm
Sun 15 Jun 2025

Children's Lego Group

10am - 1pm       FreeJoin us on the 3rd Sunday morning of the month for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by Jo (The Therapywise…
Community event 10.00am
Sun 29 Jun 2025

Toby Hay, support from David Ian Roberts

Performance 2.30pm    Tickets £11"Toby Hay is a guitar player and composer. Fascinated by the connection between landscape and music, he is inspired by the…
Community event 2.30pm
Thu 3 Jul 2025

Film Screening: Balancing the Scales

6pm - 8pm    Adult £10, Child £5Join this journey of discovery to find a balance between realising the ecological benefits of beaver activity and…
Community event 6.00pm
Wed 9 Jul 2025

Luke De-Sciscio and Support: Rapt

Doors 7:30pm, Start 8:00pm | Tickets £11THE BLUR OF DREAMS COMES TO HAY!Between the years of 2014 and 2024 Luke De-Sciscio recorded seventeen full length…
Community event 8.00pm
Sat 12 Jul 2025

boci

8pm  Earlybird Tickets £10 / Standard £12boci is a Bristol based violinist and songwriter creating genre-bending contemporary folk. Her use of violin loops, synths and…
Book earlybird tickets £10.00 8.00pm
Sun 20 Jul 2025

Children's Lego Group

10am - 1pm       FreeJoin us on the 3rd Sunday morning of the month for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by Jo (The Therapywise…
Community event 10.00am
Sun 17 Aug 2025

Children's Lego Group

10am - 1pm       FreeJoin us on the 3rd Sunday morning of the month for a fun and therapeutic Lego-building session hosted by Jo (The Therapywise…
Community event 10.00am
Sat 1 Nov 2025

Roving Crows

Doors 8pm  Earlybird Tickets £14/Standard £16Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire. The Crows are a MUST SEE live…
Book earlybird tickets £14.00 8.00pm
Sat 15 Nov 2025

Nick Harper - Live

8pm   Earlybird tickets £17 / Standard £19Nick Harper is a guitar player’s guitar player. Innovative and original, covering the full spectrum
of expression from delicate virtuosity…
Book earlybird tickets £17.00 8.00pm
Sat 22 Nov 2025

Amit Dattani

8pm   Earlybird Tickets £6/Standard Tickets £8Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter AMIT DATTANI has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music,…

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