WOMADelaide, one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, has today added 25 international acts to its already impressive line-up. This global celebration of music, dance and art is like no other, bringing together performers from more than 30 countries in Adelaide’s beautiful Botanic Garden. Almost 100,000 festival-goers grooved among the trees at the 32nd edition, with the 2025 event set to feature even bigger names. Here’s everything you need to know about the festival line-up and how to secure your tickets.
What is WOMADelaide?
Since 1992, WOMADelaide – World of Music Arts and Dance – has been bringing together musicians, artists, dancers and thought-leaders from across the globe in Adelaide’s Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla. Known as the ‘world’s festival’, this four-day, open-air celebration hosts more than 30 countries, showcasing fresh talent alongside some of the world’s most accomplished musicians.
This festival isn’t just about the music though! Alongside electrifying concerts, it features a huge array of multicultural food and drink, a three-day conversational forum Planet Talks, a KidZone, and interactive art workshops for when you’re, you know, really feeling the music.
When is WOMADelaide 2025?
The 33rd edition of WOMAdelaide is set to rock Adelaide from Friday, March 7 to Monday, March 10. Sounds like the perfect excuse for a long weekend, don’t you think?
Where is WOMADelaide held?
WOMADelaide takes over Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Park – the original location it was first held way back in 1992. In past years, hundreds of artists have performed across eight stages spread throughout the 34-hectare park, which is an easy 20-30 minute walk from Adelaide’s city centre. You really can’t escape the magic (not that you’d want to)!
Who’s performing at WOMADelaide 2025?
There’s a whopper line-up in store for WOMADelaide 2025, featuring both homegrown talent and international superstars across music, arts and dance. The festival will kick off with an epic performance from Grammy-nominated UK multi-instrumentalist PJ Harvey, who’ll bring her full-band experience to the stage on opening night. WOMADelaide will also feature exclusive Aussie performances from global icons, including Queen of Afropop Yemi Alade, Jamaican Grammy-nominated reggae/dancehall star Protoje and The Indiggnation, and legendary '90s US hip-hop trio Digable Planets. Other standout acts to look forward to include celebrated Berlin-based pianist and composer Nils Frahm and the renowned Portugal Fado singer Mariza.
The program also features a stellar line-up of local acts, like Bangarra Dance Theatre, Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir, The Australian Art Orchestra in collaboration with the 12-piece Tatana Village Choir, and heaps more. You can check out the full line-up here.
How much are WOMADelaide tickets?
The good news is that you don’t have to wait to buy tickets, with the first release on sale now until January 15, 2025. You can grab a four-day pass for full access to the festival, with tickets priced at $425 for adults, $400 for concessions and $311 for youth, or free for children aged 12 and under. Single-day passes are also available for $220, with three-day tickets from $297-$425 here.