The Hay Festival, set to take place from May 21st to May 31st, is hoping to go ahead as usual despite coronavirus fears.
Festival director Peter Florence has issued the following statement:
"We continue to monitor the situation closely and follow the best available advice from the chief medical officer.
"We will inform festival-goers immediately of any significant changes to our 2020 plans."
Also set to take place at the end of May is Hereford FC's stadium music festival.