The WOW North East Schools Day welcomes specially invited schools and young people for a dynamic day of inspiration, creativity, and big ideas. Designed to spark confidence and curiosity, the day will be packed with skills-building sessions, STEM workshops, creative joy, and plenty of fun along the way. From exploring what's possible to tackling big topics like gender inequity, students will have the chance to share their voices, learn something new, and leave feeling empowered. It’s a celebration of potential, possibility, and the power of young people to shape the future. To find out more about WOW’s work with schools contact schools@thewowfoundation.com.

About WOW North East Festival

This event takes place as part of WOW North East Festival. Founded in 2010, more than 150 WOW Festivals and events have now taken place in 71 locations across the world, and 2025 marks the first ever WOW Festival in the North East! Taking place in partnership with S&DR200, WOW will pack Gala Durham full of unmissable talks, performances and workshops to celebrate the incredible women, girls and non-binary people of the North East.

Don’t miss the WOW North East Festival Day on Saturday 18 October – a day full of powerful conversations, joyful workshops and unforgettable performances. Other separately ticketed events taking place include An Evening with Ashley James at WOW on Saturday 18 October – an intimate conversation filled with insight, vulnerability and plenty of real talk.

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