Festivals & Events
Festivals
Festivals
A vibrant celebration of women, girls and non-binary people, filled with talks, performances, workshops, connections and joy.
Events
Events
A one-off live gathering, conversation or performance that brings WOW’s energy, ideas and activism to audiences year-round.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
A creative space where art, storytelling and activism meet to explore gender equality through new perspectives.
Our projects
Our projects
A long-term programme that uses creativity and community to spark change and build the movement for gender equality.
Upcoming festivals
WOW Cairns 2026
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns, AustraliaWOW Australia is heading back to Cairns!
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WOW London 2027
Southbank Centre, London, UKThe world’s biggest festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people is back in London for 2027!
Upcoming events
WOW 365: Views on the News
OnlineA WOW Festival favourite, Views on the News comes to WOW 365 as a regular monthly event. This edition features Co-founder of The Triple Cripples Jumoke Abdullahi and political journalist Freddie Feltham.
WOW 365: Say Something
OnlineAn interactive workshop exploring what it means to lead in a way that actually reflects who you are.
WOW 365: A Special Views on the News from Afghanistan
OnlineA special edition of Views on the News in partnership with Rukhshana Media to mark five years since the fall of Kabul.
WOW Think Ins
Various and onlineDo you want to help shape the world’s biggest festival dedicated to women, girls and non-binary people? Join us for a WOW Think In and have your say on what you think should be part of WOW London 2027 – and beyond.
WOW Cairns Schools Day
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns, AustraliaWOW Schools Day is one of WOW Australia's favourite things to do, and for the first time we are taking the full programme to the regions!
WOW Australia Schools Day
QPAC, Brisbane, AustraliaA full day of workshops, performances, and Speed Mentoring on the Wheel of Brisbane for over 200 high school students.
Reclaim the Night
Town Centre, Rotherham, UKReclaim the Night returns to Rotherham Town Centre! Expect joy, hope, and inspiration.
Gisèle Pelicot & Tarana Burke In Conversation
Southbank Centre, London, UKA landmark event on justice, testimony and survival – and what comes next.
Upcoming exhibitions
The Hope Brigade North East
Premiered 6 March 2026Explore the North East edition of The Hope Brigade, our global photography exhibition that offers a platform to trailblazing women, girls and non-binary people from around the world.
S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys in Maré
Premiered 29 May 2026A 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.
In Her Name
From 25 JulyCelebrating the remarkable contributions of extraordinary women and girls from across Queensland.
Check out past WOW events
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Boys & Men Festival
Museu De Arte do Rio and Museu do Amanhã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WOW Rotherham 2026
Town Centre, Rotherham, UK
WOW Pakistan 2026
Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan
WOW Presents… An evening with Jordan Stephens and Friends
Shoreditch Town Hall, London, UK
WOW Rio de Janeiro 2025
Maré, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WOW North East 2025
Gala Durham & Clayport Library, Durham, UK