WOMAD 2026

Outline

WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) is an international arts festival held annually in England and founded in 1982 by Peter Gabriel, among others. It is a celebration of artistic diversity and features musicians and other artists from all over the world and encourages collaboration among them. It took place in Charlton Park in Wiltshire near Malmesbury from 2007 through 2024. However, after taking a break in 2025, WOMAD returns in a new location, still in Wiltshire at Neston Park.

Given its diversity, attendees can expect to find a little bit of the familiar and a lot that's new and interesting. In addition to performances, there are workshops where attendees can learn more about those new and interesting works. They can also expect to find a wide variety of international foods, crafts and wares for sale. It is also a very family-friendly event with plenty of activities for children.

Number of stages

6

Location

Neston Park

Things to know

Children 4 and under attend for free, 5-13 at a discount but all must be ticketed. All 3 and 4 day pass holders may camp on site. One of the campsites is for families, specifically. More luxurious camping experiences available for purchase.

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