Industry Jun 5, 2026
First Scottish edition of WOMAD cancelled due to low ticket sales
The first ever Scottish edition of WOMAD was due to take place in Glasgow next month via a partnership with Celtic Connections and Glasgow Life. However, organisers have cancelled the event because ti
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The inaugural WOMAD festival planned for Glasgow has been canceled by organizers due to insufficient ticket sales. The event was scheduled to occur next month as a collaboration between WOMAD, Celtic Connections, and Glasgow Life.
Organizers stated that ticket sales did not meet the required threshold to proceed with the festival in its first year. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.