Since 1992, Adelaide has been the envy of music lovers around the world for one weekend in March, as the WOMADelaide festival brings a broad program of music and cultural experiences to the city centre's stunning Botanic Park.
The first announcement for the 2026 instalment features 49 artists from across the globe, set to transform Botanic Park into one of the most sonically diverse places on Earth. The line-up brings together beloved favourites and, even more excitingly, a treasure trove of fresh discoveries waiting to captivate audiences.
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You might come to WOMADelaide for the headliners, but you'll leave with a new favourite band.
This year's First Nations program is a standout, featuring the game-changing Yothu Yindi , country superstar Troy Cassar-Da

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