WOMAD – World of Music, Arts, and Dance Festival

WOMAD, short for World of Music, Arts, and Dance, is a globally renowned festival that unites artists from diverse corners of the world. At its core, WOMAD celebrates the myriad forms of music, arts, and dance found across cultures.

As an organization, WOMAD operates through various channels, all with the unified goal of inspiring, educating, and promoting awareness of the richness and potential of multicultural societies. Whether through festivals, performances, recordings, or educational initiatives, WOMAD strives to captivate and enlighten its audience.

At WOMAD, attendees can immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of experiences, including dance and instrument workshops led by extraordinary musicians, poetry readings, engaging discussions, and lively debates. Amidst a backdrop of color and vitality, guests can dance beneath the stars to the infectious rhythms of global music, extending into the early hours, before finding solace and rejuvenation under the canopy of trees in the arboretum at the World of Wellbeing.

Beyond the auditory and visual delights, WOMAD also offers a culinary adventure, featuring delectable dishes from around the world that surpass typical festival fare. Attendees can indulge in live cooking demonstrations by participating artists, who whip up tantalizing specialties from their cultural backgrounds, accompanied by stories and music that enrich the experience. And, of course, the opportunity to savor these creations firsthand is not to be missed.

The festival boasts an impressive roster of past performers, including luminaries such as Angelique Kidjo, The Flaming Lips, Lianne La Havas, Ziggy Marley, Anna Calvi, Orbital, Amadou & Mariam, Camille, and Django Django, among many others.