The final WOMAD 2022 World of Words 2022 Lineup!

By Neil Greenway | Published: Wed 4th May 2022

WOMAD 2022 - the procession
Photo credit: Phil Bull

WOMAD 2022

Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st July 2022
Charlton Park , Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DG, England MAP
expect £225 for 4 days, £185 for 3 days
Daily capacity: 40,000


 
 
Take a look at what's coming up in the World of Words at WOMAD 2022!

Explore our literary haven, nestled in a quiet corner of the festival's leafy arboretum. The World of Words is the place to hear from authors and poets, engage in discussions, watch film screenings, listen to talks and browse Mr B's bookshop for the latest page-turner.

Catch John HegleyDizraeli and Raymond Antrobus at the Hip Yak Poetry Shack and hear Nitin Sawney chat to DJ Kate Hutchinson, Ukrainian duo Folknery share their stories and our three fabulous Book Club authors take to stage in the World of Worlds. As well as so much more!

Find out everything you need to know about this year's exciting lineup and get the inside track from our World of Words producer below.
 
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WOMAD BOOK CLUB 2022

The WOMAD Book Club returns for 2022 with three brilliant books. Get a copy of 'Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller', 'Attic Child' and 'All Walls Collapse : Stories of Separation' and get ready to discuss the books with their authors at the festival!

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WOMAD FESTIVAL PLAYLIST 

Listen to the Discover WOMAD 2022 playlist on Spotify to get acquainted with all the artists on this year's lineup, including last week's new additions Lianne La Havas, Gilberto Gil, Kanda Bongo Man and loads more. 

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RELAX AT THE SPA 

Crank up the bliss factor and secure yourself a spot at the beautiful WOMAD Spa. Tickets are selling fast so don't miss out on yoga, hot tubs, saunas and a quiet space to unwind at the festival this year. 



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