Hay Festival 2026 has unveiled its highly anticipated speaker lineup, featuring a host of prominent international figures. Among the headline names confirmed to appear are Gisèle Pelicot, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, acclaimed actress Emma Thompson, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, and distinguished author Ian McEwan.
Organizers of the renowned UK literary festival have announced the full program, which promises an expansive cultural experience with more than 500 unique events. The festival is set to captivate audiences from May 21st to 31st in the picturesque town of Hay-on-Wye, located in Powys, Wales.