WOMAD South Africa unveils 2025 line-up

Audiences can expect thrilling performances from Ned Evett (US), Pepe Voltarelli and Luca Ciarla (Italy), Entropica (Chile), Alicia Edelweiss (Austria), Toty Sa’Med (Angola), Everaldo Creary (Jamaica), Divine Mahara (Zimbabwe), N’Faly Kouyaté (Belgium), and Last Jeronimo (Mexico).

Cape Town’s own The Rudimentals and Ragas Beyond Borders will infuse the local sound. The weekend will culminate in a genre-blending finale uniting Cape rhythms with New Orleans soul, featuring Dwayne Dopsie, Damon Batiste, Dizu Plaatjies, Muneeb Hermans, Mansoor Joseph, and the Cape Minstrels in a transatlantic musical celebration.

“Cape Town welcomes WOMAD with open arms. This festival celebrates culture, diversity, and global connection, boosting our city’s recognition and creativity. To all attending—enjoy this extraordinary week!” Cape Town executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said.

V&A Waterfront head of communications and PR Donald Kau said: “We’re thrilled to once again host the WOMAD Festival at the V&A Waterfront. As a neighbourhood that champions cultural celebration, we’re proud to support this incredible event and unforgettable experience.”

WOMAD South Africa 2025 is presented by the City of Cape Town, with support from the Embassy of Spain, European Union, Delegation of Flanders – Embassy of Belgium, Austrian Cultural Forum, High Commission of Jamaica, Ministerio de las Culturas – Gobierno de Chile, WESGRO, Yes 4 Youth, Fine Music Radio, Cape Town TV, Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, St George’s Cathedral, Lift Air, and the V&A Waterfront.

Find more about WOMAD South Africa here.