The iconic Adelaide world music festival returns March 6-9 with Grace Jones, Yothu Yindi's 35th anniversary, Baker Boy, Iron & Wine, and 600+ artists from 38 countries.

Every March, Botanic Park transforms into one of the most vibrant cultural gatherings on the planet. WOMADelaide 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with a lineup that spans continents, generations, and genres.

Grace Jones: Saturday Night Royalty

The legendary Grace Jones takes the Saturday night headline slot, bringing her otherworldly presence and genre-defying artistry to Adelaide. At 77, she remains one of the most electrifying performers on Earth – equal parts supermodel, singer, and force of nature.

Yothu Yindi: 35 Years of Tribal Voice

In a moment of profound significance for Australian music, Yothu Yindi will celebrate 35 years of their groundbreaking album Tribal Voice. The album that gave us "Treaty" – still one of the most important songs in Australian history – gets the celebration it deserves.

A Global Gathering

This year's festival features more than 600 artists in 69 groups from 38 countries. Highlights include:

  • Baker Boy – Yolngu rapper bringing unstoppable energy
  • Iron & Wine – American folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam
  • Marlon Williams – Kiwi crooner with his Kapa Haka group
  • BADBADNOTGOOD – Canadian jazz-fusion collective
  • Roberto Fonseca – Cuban Grammy-nominee and former Buena Vista Social Club member
  • Arrested Development – Hip-hop trailblazers
  • Fantastic Negrito – Grammy-winning blues guitarist
  • Jovanotti – Italian pop icon

First Nations Excellence

The program showcases incredible First Nations talent, including the 82-year-old gospel singer Kankawa Nagarra, plus the always-brilliant KAIIT and Mama Kin Spender.

Beyond the Music

WOMADelaide isn't just about what happens on stage. The Around the Park program features French dance-circus company Cie Hors Surface, the famous Taste the World food village, 40+ market stalls, and the beloved KidZone.

Details

When: March 6-9, 2026
Where: Botanic Park, Adelaide
Tickets: womadelaide.com.au

Four days of music, food, and culture that'll remind you why Adelaide is Australia's festival city.