Tens of thousands of people flocked to Wiltshire as the county's largest music festival returned for its 42nd year.

The four-day World of Music, Arts and Dance event at Charlton Park featured a spectacular lineup that included musicians from over 50 different countries.

Around 37,000 people enjoyed a variety of live music while basking in glorious summer sunshine.

The festivities got off to a wet start on Thursday morning, as rain fell, but the weather quickly improved with highlights including Italian reggae superstar Alborosie and the London Afrobeat Collective.

Friday saw Ars Nova Napoli entertaining the crowd with a virtuosic performance before returning to Taste the World for a culinary demonstration, while Kumbria Boruka filled the Siam Tent with reggae and dynamite cumbia sounds, followed by Palestinian hip-hop group DAM's once-in-a-lifetime set with a clear message of liberation received by an emotional crowd.

Saturday featured the gently hypnotic Duo Ruut, the Zawose Queens' dark and memorable performance, soul and funk from Tank & the Bangas along with bluesy melodies from Malian husband and wife Amadou & Mariam, and a performance by Tibetan singer-songwriter Yungchen Lhamo on the Charlie Gillet stage.

In the main slot on Saturday night, Gogol Bodello energised the crowd with a lively performance in front of a giant Ukrainian solidarity banner, with a moving Sinead O'Connor tribute from Two Canoes, a carnival atmosphere at Bala Desejo's main stage gig and a big response to synth-pop siren Alison Goldfrapp among other highlights.

Sunday saw psychedelic rock from WITCH, incisive lyrics from Sampa The Great, an energetic showcase of musical storytelling from Baaba Maal, 19th century sea shanties from Old Times Sailors, and an atmospheric funk set from Henge.

Away from the music, guests also enjoyed talks, poetry, panel debates, and the Byline Times' Bad Press Awards.

Baaba Maal said: “It’s an honour to be part of this great festival. To be part of all these people coming together for the love of music and for my young musicians to experience a place where everyone is welcome. I’ve played WOMAD in Australia, and New Zealand this year and now to be back in the UK. Thank you WOMAD.”

Sampa The Great said: “This is the first time I’ve played WOMAD UK.  I loved this stage, I felt alive on this stage and to be performing immediately after my icons, the Zam-rock pioneers WITCH was inspiring.”

Check out our gallery of great gigs from the festival, photographed by Mark Woodall.