Festivals & Events

Festivals

Festivals

A vibrant celebration of women, girls and non-binary people, filled with talks, performances, workshops, connections and joy.

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Events

A one-off live gathering, conversation or performance that brings WOW’s energy, ideas and activism to audiences year-round.

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A creative space where art, storytelling and activism meet to explore gender equality through new perspectives.

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A long-term programme that uses creativity and community to spark change and build the movement for gender equality.

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Upcoming festivals

  1. WOW Pakistan 2027

    Arts Council Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan
    In January 2027, WOW Pakistan returns in Karachi, for a joyous and fearless space for connection, conversation and change.
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  2. WOW London 2027

    Southbank Centre, London, UK
    The world’s biggest festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people is back in London for 2027!
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Upcoming events

  1. A drag performer in a sparkling outfit and a microphone joyfully embraces a smiling woman in a blue dress on a lively street, with cheering onlookers.

    WOW Rotherham Grin & Tonic Comedy Club

    Civic Theatre, Rotherham, UK
    Grin & Tonic Comedy Club brings together a wonderful line-up of all female comics as part of WOW Rotherham's year-round programme.
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  2. Gisèle Pelicot & Tarana Burke In Conversation

    Tickets are selling fast for this landmark event on justice, testimony and survival. Part of WOW London on 5 March 2027.
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  3. WOW 365: Research Revealed – Explicit Harms of Non-Explicit Images

    Online
    Learn about Chayn’s latest research and what it reveals about the realities of image-based abuse experienced by Pakistani women in Pakistan and across the diaspora
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  4. WOW 365: Views on the News

    Online
    What can a new generation of activists and leaders achieve when they come together to create change? And how are youth-led movements around the world advancing equality for women, girls and non-binary people today?
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  5. Young Feminist Artivists

    Parque União, Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    As part of the anniversary celebrations of Casa das Mulheres da Maré, the Young Feminist Artivists will present their collective, creative work and methodological materials.
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  6. Feminist Artivisms

    Areninha Cultural Herbert Vianna, Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    A celebratory gathering marking ten years of the women’s collective Mulheres ao Vento and the launch of the Young Artivists as a new women’s collective in Maré.
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  7. WOW Rio Warm-Up: Environmental Change and Gender

    Redes da Maré, Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    A full-day event bringing together favela-based communities, local groups and partners in Maré to explore the intersection between environmental change and gender
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  8. WOW 365: Climate Anxiety & Soothing Our Nervous System

    Online
    Explore how we navigate the emotions that arise from lived, ongoing and imagined collective traumas and learn practical ways to support ourselves when faced with fear, stress or persistent worry.
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  9. Reclaim the Night

    Town Centre, Rotherham, UK
    Reclaim the Night returns to Rotherham Town Centre! Expect joy, hope, and inspiration.
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  10. A group of women in traditional African style clothing attire play drums on stage under vibrant lights, raising fists in unity.

    WOW Rio Warm-Up: Reparation and History

    Museum of Vassouras, Vassouras, Brazil
    In partnership with the Museum of Vassouras, the second WOW Rio Warm-Up will be a full-day programme focused on history, memory and reparation.
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  11. Gisèle Pelicot & Tarana Burke In Conversation

    Southbank Centre, London, UK
    A landmark event on justice, testimony and survival – and what comes next.
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Upcoming exhibitions

  1. S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys in Maré

    Premiered 29 May 2026
    A photography project depicting the smiling faces of young Black men and boys from Rio's Maré favela, in direct opposition to narratives of violence and dehumanisation which can often frame favela communities. Smiling becomes an act of resistance.
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  2. In Her Name

    From 25 July
    Celebrating the remarkable contributions of extraordinary women and girls from across Queensland.
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Check out past WOW events

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  1. Boys & Men Festival

    Museu De Arte do Rio and Museu do Amanhã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  2. A performer in a red dress entertains a row of seated children with a large hoop outdoors. The backdrop is a modern building

    WOW Rotherham 2026

    Town Centre, Rotherham, UK
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  3. WOW Pakistan 2026

    Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan
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  4. Singer Jordan Stephens sits onstage, gesturing with one hand. He wears a dark jacket. Background is softly lit with warm red tones.

    WOW Presents… An evening with Jordan Stephens and Friends

    Shoreditch Town Hall, London, UK
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  5. A woman speaks on stage at the WOW Festival Mulheres do Mundo in Rio. Bright decor, musical instruments, and an engaged audience set an inspiring scene.

    WOW Rio de Janeiro 2025

    Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  6. WOW North East 2025

    Gala Durham & Clayport Library, Durham, UK
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