WOMADelaide 2027 Announces First Line-up for 35th Anniversary Festival

WOMADelaide organizers have revealed the first artist announcement for the 2027 festival, marking the 35th anniversary of the global music weekender at Adelaide’s Bonython Park on Kaurna Country, abc.net.au reported. While fans anticipated a major roster to celebrate the milestone, the initial lineup features 36 acts spanning international electronic pioneers, traditional folk ensembles, and debut performances across four days from March 5 to March 8, 2027.

British Dance Pioneers and Soul Headliners Lead Bonython Park Bill

The initial 2027 artist announcement is anchored by British dance music veterans Underworld, who have spent more than 40 years delivering electronica following their breakout Trainspotting track Born Slippy .NUXX, according to abc.net.au. Scenestr noted that US hip-hop figure Kenny Dope and UK DJ Bradley Zero are also slated for the Adelaide event.

Global Discoveries Contrast With Returning Festival Luminaries

The festival balances fresh international curiosities against returning fan favorites from past decades. Quebec’s Angine de Poitrine makes a first-time appearance in Australia with paper-mâché alien aesthetics and instrumental rock, while Kyiv-based DakhaBrakha returns to the grounds after making their initial Australian appearance at the festival in 2011, as reported by Scenestr. Additional international acts include Grammy Award-nominated Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, nomadic Tuareg group Tinariwen, Dutch-Turkish psych-rock band Altin Gün, and camp carnival-pop duo Haute & Freddy.

First Nations Talents and Special Programming Shape Milestone Anniversary

Domestic and localized representation anchors the 35th-anniversary program with performances from Australian icon Christine Anu, First Nations rapper-producer Trials with his solo debut Hendle, and Ngaiire showcasing emerging Papua New Guinean talent via her Musik Blok mentorship program, abc.net.au reported. The broader 2027 schedule also incorporates the Taste the World program, the KidZone, The Planet Talks, the Helios lights program, absurdist comedy from Les Goulus, and Body Concert by the Ambiguous Dance Company, according to theMusic.

Festival Director Reflects on Decades of Global Music in Adelaide Parklands

Beginning as a wild experiment, WOMADelaide has brought some of the world’s most extraordinary artists to Adelaide for 35 years – and 2027 will be no different.

Ian Scobie AM

Festival Director Ian Scobie stated that achieving longevity as one of Australia’s longest-running and most cherished events is an enormous honor built on the ongoing spirit of discovery and connection, abc.net.au reported. The South Australian Government continues its partnership as a primary supporter of the event, which has served as a fixture of the state’s major events calendar since 1992, according to theMusic.

Tickets and Subsequent Artist Additions Scheduled for March Long Weekend

Tickets for WOMADelaide 2027 are currently on sale through the official festival website ahead of the March 5 start date at Botanic Park, also known as Tainmuntilla, where organizers will announce additional artists in the coming months, theMusic reported.