WOMADelaide

WOMADelaide runs from Friday 5 to Monday 8 March 2027 at Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla in Adelaide, South Australia. The four-day festival brings music, arts and dance to the park over Adelaide's March long weekend. The organizer is marking 35 years since WOMADelaide began in 1992. The venue is on Kaurna Country, which the festival acknowledges by its local name, Tainmuntilla, in its 2027 announcement (opens in a new tab).

An empty outdoor stage among the trees at Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla at dusk · 1 / 3

Gate hours and schedule updates

On Friday, the gates open at 4pm and close at midnight. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, they open at noon and close at midnight. These are the hours listed in the organizer's 2027 FAQ (opens in a new tab). The FAQ says artist playing days will be announced in December and the full timetable in February. Check the lineup page (opens in a new tab) for updates before planning around a particular performance.

The 2027 program

WOMADelaide takes its name from World of Music, Arts & Dance. The first artist announcement includes Underworld, Fatoumata Diawara, Tinariwen, Madness and other acts from several countries. The organizer says more artists will be announced, and its live lineup page (opens in a new tab) is the place to check for updates.

The 2027 announcement also names events around the park. These include Helios, artist Luke Jerram's seven-metre-diameter replica of the Sun, and three interactive shows by the French theatre group Les Goulus. The Planet Talks brings environmental and global issues into the program, while KidZone has activities for younger visitors. The schedule and locations can change as the organizer publishes more detail, so check the official program before travelling.

One part of the festival is built around food and conversation. At Taste the World (opens in a new tab), artists cook a favourite dish from home and tell its story while they prepare it. The WoMarkets (opens in a new tab) add a row of more than 40 retail outlets along 160 metres of Plane Tree Drive. These spaces give visitors a place to pause between performances, but check the current map for the confirmed layout and opening times.

The park and the city

Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla is a 34-hectare tree arboretum just a short walk from Adelaide's city centre. It sits beside Adelaide Botanic Garden and south of Adelaide Zoo. The park authority notes its conservation and historic value, and describes it as a long-standing meeting place for Kaurna people. WOMADelaide's own acknowledgement also identifies the site as Kaurna land. Visitors can read more about the setting and park rules on the Botanic Gardens site (opens in a new tab).

The festival uses the Frome Road and Hackney Road gates. The grounds cover a large area, so allow time to walk between stages and food areas. WOMADelaide recommends sturdy shoes and clothing suited to the weather. Its FAQ also notes that the park can become dusty; anyone who needs allergy or asthma medication should bring it. The park is a botanical collection, so follow the site rules and keep off planted beds and trees.

Ticket types and entry rules

The official ticket page (opens in a new tab) lists one-day, two-day, three-day and four-day tickets. Ticket releases happen in stages, and availability or prices can change. The page currently lists 2027 tickets as on sale. Check the organizer's page for the latest ticket types, conditions, youth and child terms, and any updates before you buy.

Every ticket is issued as a barcoded wristband that serves as entry and exit for the festival. The band cannot be removed. WOMADelaide allows pass-outs, so you can leave and return on the same day, but you need to scan out at a gate and scan in again when you come back. Keep the wristband safe and read the current conditions of entry before the trip.

Getting there and choosing a place to stay

The festival has no on-site car park. Its visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab) points visitors to Adelaide Metro's Loop Bus information and to the tram and train timetables. Adelaide Metro's free City Connector (opens in a new tab) serves the Botanic Gardens among its city destinations. Check the live journey planner and service alerts for your own travel dates, since the route and event arrangements may change. If you drive, the organizer lists nearby UPark locations; confirm current access and spaces with the parking operator.

The Botanic Gardens authority describes the park as a short walk from the Adelaide CBD, which makes central Adelaide a practical base for many visitors. Compare the walk or transit route from your accommodation with the festival gates, especially if you plan to stay until midnight. The event does not allow camping on site, and visitors must take their belongings with them each night. The stay link on this page opens Adelaide accommodation listings.

Planning a comfortable day

The organizer recommends sun protection, sturdy walking shoes, a reusable empty water bottle and clothes for the weather. It lists free water stations around the park on its map. WOMADelaide is cashless, so bring a bank card or another accepted payment method. Downloading the official app and checking the festival map before arrival can help you find stages, water points and facilities across the large grounds.

Families can check the latest ticket conditions (opens in a new tab) and KidZone program before choosing days. The organizer says the festival has a dedicated zone with nature play and art activities. Both main entrances have an accessible entrance, and an accessible parking and drop-off zone is beside the Hackney Road gate. The site is large, so the organizer recommends allowing time and energy for moving between areas. Its accessibility information (opens in a new tab) has current details.