WOMAD Festival
WOMAD’s UK home is in Charlton Park, Wiltshire, where every year, during the last weekend of July, you’ll discover a world without borders, a global fiesta of music, food, dance & art, and a place where everyone is welcome. Our first festival took place in 1982, and since then we’ve taken the party to over 27 countries and held over 250 festivals. We’re currently in Australia, Caceres, Chile, Las Palmas, New Zealand, and of course the UK, so join our global community and celebrate the world on your doorstep.
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World of Words
In the Arboretum, there's poetry, authors, talks, discussions, physics, giant crosswords, Human Books and a bookshop to satisfy all your word-y needs!
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World of Art
This year's commissioned artist will have their work on display in the Arboretum for you to enjoy.
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Workshops
Workshops are everywhere at WOMAD, not just in one place. You'll come across them in the Big Red Tent, the Arboretum, The Lab and in the World of Children, and from 9am till 9pm in World Rhythms and the All Singing All Dancing tent. Give them a go!
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World of Children
There's never a dull moment for kids at WOMAD with a whole field dedicated to them, crammed with stuff to do. Under 13's go to WOMAD for free!
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WOMAD Spa
For those who really like to spoil themselves, the WOMAD Spa is where you'll find a sauna, jacuzzis, hot tubs, a cocktail bar, hammocks, luxury showers and a whole host of treatments.
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World of Wellbeing
Take some time out and choose from a plethora of therapies and treatments to enhance your wellbeing and festival experience.
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Taste the World
Meet some WOMAD artists in a more intimate setting and hear their stories while they cook up one of their favourite dishes to share with you.
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