A preview of the 2026 lineup for the WOMADelaide Festival in Adelaide has been released, with 49 artists from more than 30 countries set to perform from 6-9 March at Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla.
The announcement includes Australian icons such as Yothu Yindi, who will mark 35 years of their album Tribal Voice, and the 82-year-old First Nations gospel singer Kankawa Nagarra. Nigerian-London musician Obongjayar, Cuban Grammy-nominee Roberto Fonseca and Scandinavian folk group Åkervinda are also among those announced. Indian-American classical artist Ganavya appears on the list, along with New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams, who will bring the Kapa Haka group Ngā Mātai Pūrua.
The “Around the Park” programme will feature French dance-circus company Cie Hors Surface with the works Le poids des Nuages & HOME, Spanish hair-art ensemble Osadía, and UK collective Stan’s Café with Of All The People In All The World. The festival’s other returning elements include Taste the World (where artists cook dishes from home), WoMarkets (over 40 retail stalls), KidZone (children’s arts activities), Planet Talks (sessions on environmental and global issues) and The Sanctuary Restaurant at the Adelaide Zoo.
Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison said: “WOMADelaide is one of the most popular and revered festivals in the country, loved not only by South Australians but people from all over the world. It highlights world-class artists and a full festival experience, while attracting visitors to the state, and filling hotel rooms and restaurants. WOMADelaide is a significant event for attracting interstate and international visitors, boosting our local businesses and creating jobs.”
Festival director Ian Scobie AM added: “Few festivals in the world are able to showcase the breadth and diversity of music, arts and dance from across the globe, especially on such a large scale, while appealing to audiences of all ages and tastes. WOMADelaide is a glorious opportunity to discover new sounds soon to be favourites and embrace artists you love.”
Since its inception in 1992 the festival has become embedded in South Australia’s festival calendar: what began as a tentative experiment has grown into a four-day event in Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, bringing together music, dance, visual arts and ideas from around the world. The event adds to the state’s “Mad March” period alongside the Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Festival.
Early ticket release is now available via the festival website.
Support independent community journalism. Support The Indian Sun.
Follow The Indian Sun on X | Instagram | Facebook
Donate To The Indian Sun
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun is an independent organisation committed to community journalism. We have, through the years, been able to reach a wide audience especially with the growth of social media, where we also have a strong presence. With platforms such as YouTube videos, we have been able to engage in different forms of storytelling. However, the past few years, like many media organisations around the world, it has not been an easy path. We have a greater challenge. We believe community journalism is very important for a multicultural country like Australia. We’re not able to do everything, but we aim for some of the most interesting stories and journalism of quality. We call upon readers like you to support us and make any contribution. Do make a DONATION NOW so we can continue with the volume and quality journalism that we are able to practice.
Thank you for your support.
Best wishes,
Team The Indian Sun
