Festivals & Events

Festivals

Festivals

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

Jump to festivals

Events

Events

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

Jump to events

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

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

Jump to exhibitions

Our projects

Our projects

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

View our projects

Upcoming festivals

  1. Woman in colourful clothing sings into a microphone, eyes closed, with one arm extended.

    WOW Athens 2026

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, Greece
    WOW Athens returns for 2026!
    More info
  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.

    Get the Festival feeling all year round

    Become a WOW 365 member and access exclusive live and on demand events from wherever you are in the world
    Sign up now
  3. 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!
    More info

Upcoming events

  1. WOW Australia: Jazz Women of the World 2026

    Brisbane Jazz Club, Brisbane, Australia
    An extraordinary evening of jazz featuring some of Brisbane's most talented and diverse female artists
    Book tickets More info
  2. A group of 11 people stand on stage smiling. There is are the backs of audience members standing up in the foreground, and a sign on stage saying WOW Women of the World

    WOW North East - International Women's Day Celebration

    Middlesbrough Theatre
    WOW North East returns following autumn’s hit festival to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with an afternoon of local stories, inspiring interviews and (many) reasons to be hopeful.
    Book now More info
  3. Five women sit on stage in conversation, framed by large "WOW" letters. They appear engaged and cheerful, seated on chairs over a patterned rug.

    Central Coast International Women's Day with WOW Australia

    FunHaus Factory, Gosford, Australia
    Celebrate IWD and explore the theme of Balancing the Scales with a panel discussion and performances
    Book tickets More info

Upcoming exhibitions

  1. I Deserve...

    11 Oct 2025 - 8 Mar 2026
    On International Day of the Girl, we asked young people from London and the South East to envisage the future they want, and the future they deserve.
    More info

  2. 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.
    More info

  3. The Hope Brigade North East

    6 Mar - 7 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.
    More info

  4. In Her Name

    From 25 July
    Celebrating the remarkable contributions of extraordinary women and girls from across Queensland.
    More info

Check out past WOW events

Explore all

  1. WOW 365 Launch: Why We Gather

    Available to watch on demand
    Join WOW 365 to watch More info
  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
    Sold out More info
  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
    More info

  4. WOW North East 2025

    Gala Durham & Clayport Library, Durham, UK
    More info
  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
    More info

  6. WOW Rotherham 2025

    Town Centre, Rotherham, UK
    More info