We call it the Woodstock of the Mind. Every May, a huge roster of authors and readers converge on Hay. There’s food for the body and soul on offer, too, with plenty of fringe events offering music and comedy, plus stalls selling locally-produced food. Talking about books has never been quite as cool.

Here are the details of 2016 Hay Festival earlybird events. These are just a few highlights, more will be released throughout the spring.

Find out more here