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Hay Festival competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Hay Festival among events and entertainment companies — ranked by similarity to what Hay Festival actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Hay Festival
Hay Festival organizes international literary and arts festivals that bring together writers, thinkers, and artists to share ideas and stories.
Hay Festival at a glance
Hay Festival is an events and entertainment company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 1998. Xcout tracks 13 named people at Hay Festival, including Stephen Fry (Festival President).
Hay Festival leadership
- Stephen FryFestival President
- Jay HuntChair
- Corisande AlbertTrustee
- David OlusogaTrustee
- Ed SheddTrustee
- Elan Closs StephensTrustee
7 more named people on record for Hay Festival, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Top 12 Hay Festival competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Hay Festival by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Events & Media
The International Journalism Festival organizes an annual event held in Perugia, Italy, focusing on topics related to journalism, media, and press freedom. It serves media professionals, journalists, and the general public by hosting discussions, panels, and side events.
Events & Entertainment
Water Lantern Festival organizes floating lantern events featuring music, food, and community gatherings across multiple cities worldwide.
Events & Entertainment
H.C. Andersen Festivals is a non-profit association organizing an annual cultural festival in Odense, Denmark, inspired by the universe of Hans Christian Andersen.
Entertainment & Events
Coachella organizes and hosts an annual multi-weekend music and arts festival in the desert featuring live performances, on-site camping, and hotel packages. It provides ticketing, livestreams, and informational guides for attendees.
Events & Entertainment
At The End of the Road, Inc. organizes and hosts an annual, multi-day music and arts festival in the United Kingdom. The event serves music and culture enthusiasts by offering live music performances, comedy, cinema, literature, workshops, and various recreational activities.
Events & Entertainment
Reading Rhythms LLC organizes in-person and virtual reading parties and community events for book lovers. The company offers ticketing and subscription memberships that provide access to ambient reading spaces, curated book recommendations, and social networking opportunities.
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CCXP is a major Brazilian pop culture festival that organizes annual conventions featuring movies, comics, games, and series.
Events & Entertainment
Copenhagen Jazz Festival is a major annual music festival organization based in Denmark hosting concerts and jazz events.
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ReedPop organizes PAX, an annual series of gaming culture festivals held in various cities featuring expo halls, panels, and tournaments.
Events & Entertainment
Cannes Lions hosts an annual international festival of creativity celebrating excellence in advertising, marketing, and communications.
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Festningen is an event organizer and venue website offering tickets and information for cultural and entertainment events.
Events & Entertainment
The Fan Fest Society organizes in-person fan events and community gatherings, beginning with the former Gilmore Girls Fan Fest and expanding to include events in Connecticut. The organization provides a space for fans to connect over television shows and fictional stories alongside cast and crew members.
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