Ibibio Sound Machine live in Glasgow

Experience Ibibio Sound Machine live on July 3rd

Ibibio Sound Machine will perform as part of the Womad Glasgow 2026 festival, taking place in Glasgow, United Kingdom on July 3rd, 2026. The group creates a distinctive sound blending modern electronic production with traditional Nigerian instruments and melodies. Their music draws heavily on the post-disco, funk, and Afrobeat sounds of the 1970s and 80s, incorporating Ibibio language vocals alongside English. Led by Eno Williams, the band has gained international recognition for its energetic live performances and unique sonic landscape.

Womad (World of Music, Arts and Dance) is a globally recognised festival celebrating diverse cultures through music, arts and dance. Womad Glasgow specifically launched in 2023 as an extension of the long-running WOMAD Festival founded by Peter Gabriel in 1982. It is held at Glasgow Green, offering a city-centre location for the event. The festival aims to promote cross-cultural understanding and artistic expression by showcasing artists from around the world. Womad Glasgow 2026 represents a continuation of this mission, featuring a broad programme encompassing musical genres not commonly represented on larger stages.