From March the 6th until March 9th, Adelaide’s picturesque Botanic Park will be transformed for our favourite, annual, huge, worldly, cultural musical event – WOMADelaide. This four-day festival (affectionately shortened to WOMAD) is an iconic event for South Australia and a favourite to many of us here at KiA.
Did you know that kids under 12 get in for free with a paying adult? And if you’ve got teens, discounted Youth Passes are up for grabs for those aged 13-17. It’s a fantastic chance to immerse the whole family in some incredible world music and new cultural experiences (and let’s be honest, tire them out in the best way possible!).
WOMAD is all about good vibes and good times, but there are a couple of little rules to keep in mind. For example, kids need to wear wristbands (super smart idea!) with their parent’s name and phone number clearly written on them. You can pick these up at the gate or the ever-handy KidZone. Oh, and if you were hoping to sneak into a bar for a cheeky drink with the kids in tow, no-go there! You’ll need to tag-team with your festival buddy.
This year’s festival is shaping up to be unforgettable! Grace Jones (USA) takes the Saturday night spotlight, bringing her legendary hits and electrifying performances to the stage. Yothu Yindi (AUS) returns to celebrate 35 years of their landmark Tribal Voice album, sharing their iconic fusion of rock and Indigenous sounds with the crowd. And Arrested Development (USA) will bring nearly 40 years of conscious hip-hop, spreading their infectious energy across the festival grounds. Alongside these headline acts, the park will be full of brilliant art installations, performances, and surprises around every corner. WOMADelaide is one big cultural playground just waiting to be explored!
While we’re still on the subject of ‘all things family-friendly’, let’s talk about just how amazing KidZone at WOMAD actually is!
Imagine an entire area at WOMADelaide dedicated to little humans, with daily activities programmed specially for kids. Immersive activities, science discoveries, storytelling, dress-ups, face painting, and even bouncy things, it’s much more than just a place to keep the kids happy. It’s a destination where thousands of grown-ups began their WOMAD love affair and a place where a new generation of lifelong WOmemories begin.
WOMADelaide welcomes prams and strollers which we think is just FAB! Parents will also be pleased to hear there’s a parenting room on site, complete with feeding chairs, baby changing facilities, and a microwave. This is located next to St John.
Please note: parking is limited with no on-site parking available. Your best bet? Park in the city and walk or catch public transport (most kids get a kick out of this).
So parents, if you’re worried about taking the kids to WOMADelaide, don’t be! Let them join in the magic and take joy in watching their little faces light up, absorbing the sights and sounds of one of the greatest music festivals in the world!
For more event info, visit the website here: www.womadelaide.com.au
Grab the full 2026 lineup here: https://www.womadelaide.com.au/lineup
You can view the full KidZone program: https://www.womadelaide.com.au/lineup/kidzone
Tickets can be purchased here: www.womadelaide.com.au/tickets
Happy WOMADelaide everyone!
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