The Kelvin Stage
WOMAD Glasgow is a festival like no other
We're helping to bring the event to Scotland for the first time
A cultural hub in the heart of Glasgow
World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) is a festival that explores cultures from around the globe. Glasgow is hosting Scotland's first-ever WOMAD this summer. And what better place to have it than the UK's first UNESCO City of Music?
Find out moreWhat is WOMAD?
WOMAD is a festival like no other. It is about community and the connection people can feel through music and the arts. There is an emphasis on coming together and celebrating people's differences.
Acts and musicians from across the world perform at WOMAD. It is truly a place to experience music without borders.
Not only that, but WOMAD goes beyond the music. A selection of workshops, wellness sessions and interactive experiences will be on offer. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Kelvingrove Park will be transformed on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July. We are delivering the event with WOMAD International and our Celtic Connections programming team.
Take a look around WOMAD Glasgow's home
Four stages will host spectacular performances at Kelvingrove Park this summer.
The Grove will also be a hub for global food and drink. Get your bearings and a bird's-eye view of the site by watching our video.
WOMAD Glasgow stages
Take a look at digital representations of the festival site.
The Gravity Stage
The Lookout Stage
The New World Stage
Music at WOMAD
WOMAD Glasgow's programme is full of international artists. In total, more than 30 artists from 22 countries will perform. There are well-established stars as well as emerging talent.
Across the festival's four stages, you can enjoy pop, dance, folk, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Among that there are plenty of homegrown heroes as well as global talent. Whatever vibe you're looking for, you'll find it at WOMAD Glasgow.
Four performers from the Commonwealth diaspora based in Glasgow will also perform. The aim is to give global voices in the city a platform at the festival. This is supported by the Glasgow 2026 Festival.
Visit the WOMAD Glasgow website to find the full line-up.
Ibibio Sound Machine
WOMAD won't be short of Scottish music this summer. The likes of Shooglenifty, Talisk and Kim Carnie will all be performing.
However, to give you an idea of the variety on offer, check out Ibibio Sound Machine. They are a unique clash of African and electronic music.
Montañera
From one unique act to another. Montañera has a distinctive fusion of folk, electronic and ambient music. The result? Deeply immersive live performances. Don't miss them at WOMAD.
