2025 WOW show
World of wearableart

Show

16 Sept - 3 Oct 2027 | Tsb Arena, Wellington

2025 WOW Show
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The World of WearableArt Show is a world-class theatrical extravaganza seen by over 60,000 people over 3 weeks in Wellington. The stage comes alive with incredible works of wearable art, dancers, circus acts, captivating music, and moments that will take your breath away.
Six energies. One electrifying live performance. The 2026 WOW Show: GLO! is a surge of energy you feel. An awe-inspiring collision of the world's leading wearable art competition and high voltage entertainment, where imagination runs riot.
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Worn Landscape, Cushla O'Connell, New Zealand

Unlike anything I've seen.

News.com.au

One of the best shows I've ever seen.

Paddy Gower, RadioNZ
More, Katherine Bertram, New Zealand
Artemis, Cecilio Castrillo, Spain

I will be going annually for the rest of time.

Fashion Critical

NZ's Best Kept Secret.

WOW Fan
Curves Ahead, Grace DuVal, United States

2027

Section themes

The WOW Show is an electrifying journey through six creative worlds. This includes three recurring sections; Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and three that are unique each year.

Child Section - Figments of Imagination

Child Section - Figments of Imagination 2027

Rococo

Rococo 2027

Black White

Black White 2027

Aotearoa

Aotearoa 2027

Avant-garde

Avant-garde-2027

Open

Open 2027

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A trip to WOW is the perfect excuse for a short break in New Zealand’s creative capital. Plan your trip to Wellington, and discover the best places to eat, drink, stay and shop.

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Straw-ry Eyed, Bethany Cordwell, AustraliaStraw-ry Eyed, Bethany Cordwell, Australia

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