ROTW 2009, 4th/5th JULY, HITCHIN PRIORY

WELCOME to the Rhythms of the World (ROTW) website! Here you'll find the latest news and information on how this year's festival is taking shape; along with useful background on what ROTW is, who we are, and why we do it. Thanks for stopping by, and we look forward to welcoming you at this year's festival!
Matt Wyle, Chairman, Rhythms of the World.

Click here to see some pictures from last year's event!

One of the best – and great value too

Rhythms of the World is one of Britain’s best – and best value – festivals this summer according to both the Guardian and the Times Online.

‘This festival of world music is a charmer,’ says the Times Online in its feature on 100 best British music festivals. Rhythms is in the ‘small is beautiful‘ section of the feature. 

The Guardian highlighted Rhythms in its feature on UK festivals, saying it is one of the ‘best on a budget’.

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Tickets now on sale

Tickets and programmes are now on sale across North Herts and online. For more information see our Tickets page.

Roadworks in Hitchin over the festival weekend

There are limited roadworks in Hitchin over the festival weekend. You can view their location on a map provided by the Electronic Local Government Information Network (ELGIN).

The biggest impact will be from essential gas mains replacement in Walsworth Road, which is closed between Station Approach & Veralum Road.