WOMADelaide has announced the trailblazing Grace Jones as its headliner for the 2026 festival with a performance on 7 March.

Now 77 , the legendary Jamaican singer, actress and model is renowned for her avant-garde approach to music and fashion. Rising to prominence in the 70s club scene, she was a muse to artists including Andy Warhol and Yves Saint Laurent and has recently collaborated with Beyoncé and Gorillaz. Jones will also tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Grace Jones. Photo © Andrea Klarin

“We are delighted to have the one and only Grace Jones join us for WOMADelaide. She is guaranteed to bring a thrilling and memorable energy to the 2026 festival,” said WOMADelaide director Ian Scobie.

With the announcement of Jones, the full program for WOMADelaide has now been announced, featuring more than 600 artists from 38 countries. From 6 to 9 March, the festival brings a collection of diverse international and Australian acts onto the stage in Adelaide.