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

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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Exhibitions

Exhibitions

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. 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
    WOW Rotherham is back for 2026!
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  2. Four women sit on stage engaged in a lively discussion. Two hold microphones, and all seem relaxed and happy. The background features vibrant red decor.

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  3. Boys & Men Festival

    Museu De Arte do Rio and Museu do Amanhã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Everyone is invited to join the Boys & Men Festival, a free celebration of culture, conversation and collective action!
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  4. A woman in a vibrant blue dress walks confidently down an aisle between applauding audiences. The backdrop features large letters spelling "WOW."

    WOW Cairns 2026

    Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns, Australia
    WOW Australia is heading back to Cairns!
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  5. 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 person in a "WOW Australia" yellow shirt poses excitedly in front of a vibrant graffiti wall with empowering messages

    WOW Young Leaders convening

    Online
    Every year WOW invites extraordinary girls and young women and non-binary young people to join the WOW Young Leaders Directory – a living celebration of young leaders (ages 11-25) who are transforming their communities through…
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  2. WOW 365: Trad Wives, Girl Boss – Same Problem?

    Online
    Women have been told they can achieve and have everything, simultaneously being the CEO of a multi-million dollar company and having a perfectly curated domestic home life. Are girlboss and tradwives trends ultimately built on the same patriarchal and racist ideals?
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  3. A diverse group of people excitedly pose together indoors, many smiling and raising their hands in joy. The mood is energetic and celebratory.

    WOW Cairns Schools Day

    Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns, Australia
    WOW 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! 
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  4. A group of students in a lecture hall, with one raising her hand. The atmosphere is attentive and engaged

    WOW Australia Schools Day

    QPAC, Brisbane, Australia
    A full day of workshops, performances, and Speed Mentoring on the Wheel of Brisbane for over 200 high school students.
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Upcoming exhibitions

  1. The Weight of Being

    24 Jan - 19 Apr 2026
    WOW Rotherham's Reclaim the Night banners – created by Jenna Greenwood and community groups in Rotherham – are on display in London as part of The Weight of Being.
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  2. The Hope Brigade North East

    6 Mar - 17 Apr 2026
    Explore 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.
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  3. 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. WOW Pakistan 2026

    Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. WOW North East 2025

    Gala Durham & Clayport Library, Durham, UK
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  5. Five women sit on stage in conversation, framed by large "WOW" letters. They appear engaged and cheerful, seated on chairs over a patterned rug.

    WOW Gladstone

    Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Australia
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  6. WOW Rotherham 2025

    Town Centre, Rotherham, UK
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