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World of WearableArt
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September
2026
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2027 World of WearableArt Show
The World of WearableArt Show is an awe-inspiring collision of the world's leading wearable art competition and NZ's most spectacular live experience. Hosted in Wellington in September-October, it features wearable art, music, dance, performance and circus acts that will take your breath away.
16 Sept - 3 Oct 2027
TSB Arena, Wellington
Wow is an
Explosion of creativity
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To take art off the wall and out of static display. To adorn the body in wildly wonderful ways. To celebrate creativity in a lavish and unique on-stage spectacular that will <text-colour-gold>inspire us all.<text-colour-gold>
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Dame Suzie Moncrieff
WOW Founder
the heart of WOW
WearableArt Competition
WOW showcases works of wearable art created by designers from across the globe. Each garment seen on stage is a finalist in our internationally renowned wearable art competition. WOW offers an opportunity to express innovation, originality and to push the boundaries of creativity on a world stage.
WOW Exhibition
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
In 2027, as we mark our 40th anniversary, we will premiere our most ambitious exhibition yet. More than 50 rarely seen garments will be brought together in a large-scale, immersive experience, spanning four decades of wearable art.
New Zealand's Largest
theatrical Spectacle
16 Sept - 3 Oct 2027 | TSB Arena, Wellington
The WOW Show is an unforgettable experience where the boundaries of arena spectacle, live music, dance, aerial choreography, and world-class wearable art are pushed to the extreme.
Previous Winners
Each year, winners of WOW Awards are added to an incredible collection of garments. Browse through our digital collection of groundbreaking wearable art. Read about the designers and the inspiration behind their art.
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Sacred Nightfall
Kayla Christensen
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New Zealand
2026
Tsukumogami
Dawn Mostow & Ben Gould
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United States
2025
Curves Ahead
Grace DuVal
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United States
2024
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Earthling
Gill Saunders
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New Zealand
2023
Wanton Widow
Kate MacKenzie
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New Zealand
2022
News & Updates
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Our PArtners
Creating New Zealand's largest spectacle takes a village and without the support of our highly invested and passionate partners WOW would not be possible.
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