WOMADelaide

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MusicAdelaide
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 110,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsWOMADelaide's growth from a one-off 1992
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AUD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

WOMADelaide in Adelaide

A four-day world music and dance festival held every March in Adelaide's Botanic Park, launched in 1992 as an offshoot of the Adelaide Festival and now drawing more than ninety thousand visitors annually to see international touring artists and Indigenous Australian performers across multiple outdoor stages within the fenced thirty-four hectare park.

Botanic Park, a broad stretch of open parkland wedged between Adelaide Zoo and the Adelaide Botanic Garden, becomes a four-day world music encampment each March for WOMADelaide, one of the longest-running festivals in the international WOMAD family.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

WOMADelaide's growth from a one-off 1992 experiment, hastily relocated to Botanic Park due to bushfire season, into a fully annual festival drawing over ninety thousand attendees reflects one of the more remarkable trajectories among Australian arts festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Its curation draws deliberately from every continent, introducing Australian audiences to major international touring artists rarely seen elsewhere in the country while also giving consistent stage time to Indigenous Australian musicians and performers within the same program

03

The city starts moving

The thirty-four hectare Botanic Park setting, fenced for the festival's duration between Adelaide Zoo and the Botanic Garden, gives WOMADelaide unusually generous space for multiple simultaneous stages, shaded picnic areas, and a relaxed, family-friendly daytime atmosphere that shifts into headline concert energy after dark

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival maintains a consistent commitment to programming Indigenous Australian performers alongside international touring artists in the same lineup

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a curatorial tradition dating back to its early independent years

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Wear light, breathable clothing and sun protection for daytime hours in Botanic Park, with a warmer layer for cooler March evenings once the sun sets. Comfortable shoes are essential given...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

AUD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.93 S, 138.60 EOpen in Google Maps

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Nearest airportADL — Adelaide
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Adelaide via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Adelaide, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearWear light, breathable clothing and sun protection for daytime hours in Botanic Park, with a warmer layer for cooler March evenings once the sun sets. Comfortable shoes are essential given the size of the fenced festival grounds.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Australia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is WOMADelaide?

WOMADelaide is listed for Past edition: 7–10 March 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does WOMADelaide take place?

The festival is listed in Adelaide, Australia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

How big is it?

Large: 110000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLwomadelaide.com.au
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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