Step into a world of different experiences at Hay Festival Forum Dallas 2026. Taking place across the Bishop Arts District, 16–18 October, the program of events features writers, musicians and activists in conversations, performances, book clubs and events at universities. Join us! 

Browse the whole program here.

Hay Festival Global brings together diverse voices from the worlds of art, literature, science, politics, music and comedy to listen, talk, debate and create. Through one-of-a-kind festivals, in unique locations around the world – plus forums, digital platforms and learning programmes – we celebrate and inspire different views, perspectives and points of view.