What's new / Ngā mea hou

Kunming Garden Pagoda Bar The gorgeous Kunming Garden is transformed into a bustling hive of activity. This charming area has been given an exciting revamp, and it’s now the home of an upmarket new festival feature, the Pagoda Bar. The Pagoda Bar’s gin and champagne cocktails, fine wines and craft beers are a perfect accompaniment to another new feature of the Kunming Garden — the World of Words programme, which for the first time includes late night comedy sessions from some of New Zealand’s best comedians - Penny Ashton and Michèle A’Court. The sustainable and wellness stalls that were previously housed in the Kunming Garden have been given two new locations. The Village of Wellness has a new home in the Pinetum, and the sustainable stalls are located in the walkway between OMV Taste the World and the Gables Stage.

Craft Masters Series A WOMAD NZ first! We’ve teamed up with The Jewel and the Jeweller to deliver the inaugural Craft Master Series. The Jewel and the Jeweller will host 45 minute workshops at WOMAD where you learn the technique and skill of jewellery making. Choose between making a pair of earrings or a ring, using techniques such as roller-printing, sawing, filing and polishing. All workshops include a set amount of sterling silver to complete your project. You are left with a special memento to take home or a gift to give away. Do not miss out on this unique opportunity and pre book online to secure your spot

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What's new Ngā mea hou

WOMAD goes bilingual

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and WOMAD are striving to bring more

Te Reo to the festival.

To celebrate the ultimate cultural experience, make sure you visit Te Paepae workshops at WOMAD. Visit the Teach me Te Reo page on the official WOMAD app; simply click on the speaker icons to learn the correct pronunciation of kupu (words) like

‘Taranaki’ and ‘Tau kē! (Awesome!), spoken in the Taranaki dialect. There will also be a sprinkling of bilingual signage used in print and on our digital platforms.

While you’re at it use the

WOMAD app for all your timetable and information needs.

You can use the app to build your own personal itinerary by adding performances and workshops to your schedule. Then you’ll get notifications 15 minutes before they start.

The app is also your festival guide with a festival map, information on artists, traders and on site extras.

The WOMAD app is available for download on the App Store or

Google Play.

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TSB Wai Water WOMAD has a long and successful history of being eco-friendly. This year we’ve teamed up with TSB to bring you access to FREE water at the TSB Wai Water refill stations. Either bring your own non-glass, empty water bottle or purchase a reusable one on site. If you forget your bottle visit the TSB Wai Water stall and grab yourself a new reusable bottle with cool chilled still or sparkling water. The reusable globelets, now an established WOMAD staple will be available for purchase from any of the bars.