Performers from around the world will descend on South Australia for the 35th anniversary of WOMADelaide next year, with the first artists for the 2027 lineup now revealed.
The State Government is a proud primary partner of WOMADelaide, which will be held at Adelaide's Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from 5-8th March 2027.
Rooted in musical discovery, the 2027 program brings together generations, genres and geographies across four unforgettable days and nights of music, arts and dance.
Since 1992, WOMADelaide - The World's Festival - has brought the sounds, cultures and artistic excellence of the world to South Australia.
Marking this milestone, WOMADelaide 2027 promises to thrill: from the visionary duo Underworld (UK) to the math-rock space-voyaging viral pair Angine de Poitrine (Canada) and the Grammy Award-nominated African icon Fatoumata Diawara (France).
The artists join the recently announced Leon Bridges (USA), Madness (UK), and Tinariwen (Azawad).
Making her three-decade-long return is multi-ARIA Award winning and iconic voice across generations, Christine Anu, along with other Australian artists such as Trials, one half of A.B. Original, with his new solo project.
WOMADelaide's much-loved Taste the World program will see artists sharing cherished food recipes and stories from home.
KidZone will be jam-packed with activities for the youngest festivalgoers, while The Planet Talks will continue to dissect and discuss environmental and global issues - and importantly, bring some hope.
The 2026 event contributed approximately $31.1 million to the state's visitor economy with out-of-state visitors making up almost half of the crowd, spending an average $3,454 each during their stay.
The average length of stay in South Australia was 5.19 nights - above the three-nights of the festival - creating almost 58,000 visitor nights.
WOMADelaide has become South Australia's first major festival to power all stages using 100% renewable energy, demonstrating national leadership in sustainable major events.
