womad

• News / womad

  World’s biggest global music festival spotlights Bristol

  The festival was born in Bristol and, after 40 years, is now honouring that seminal relationship

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• Music / gig listings

  Bristol’s month(s) in World Music – June/July 2026

  There's global treats in abundance leading up to the return of WOMAD

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• Music / Reggae

  Bristol’s month in World Music – April 2026

  April sees a big gathering of samba bands and legendary names from Afrobeat and Reggae come to town.

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• News / Shindig

  Independent festival offered lifeline by Glastonbury ticket provider

  After announcing 2024 would be its last, the boutique festival is returning in a new home

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• News / Shindig

  Award-winning festival moves to renowned location for 2025

  The festival that was recommended by Emily Eavis has announced a surprise return

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• Features / womad

  Embracing the chaos: a Bristol family’s first festival

  Memories of tantrums fade but feelings of wonder as kids run joyfully wild remain

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• Reviews / womad

  Review: WOMAD 2024 – ‘People come to discover more about the world’

  A great combination of unexpectedness, reliable favourites and storming headliners

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• Music / News

  Venue teams up with festivals to boost world music offering

  An independent music venue is collaborating with festivals to bring world music to the south west

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