HowTheLightGetsIn is an annual philosophy and music festival offering over a hundred events, plus live performances. The event is held at Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Wales. The festival invites guests to 'think/listen/dance/play', and offers a programme ranging from philosophy seminars to arts and theatre workshops and musical performances.
Festival organisers announced they were having a fallow year in 2017.
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- How The Light Gets In 2026
- How the Light Gets In 2025
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2016
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2015
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2014
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2013
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2012
- Crunch 2011
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2011
- Crunch 2010
- HowTheLightGetsIn 2010
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How The Light Gets In 2026festival details
last updated: Fri 15th May 2026
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last updated: Wed 21st Jan 2026
How the Light Gets In 2025festival details
last updated: Tue 23rd Sep 2025
How the Light Gets In 2025line-ups & rumours
last updated: Mon 7th Apr 2025