2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) Show

Name: 2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) Show
Start: Sep 17, 2026
End: Oct 04, 2026
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Experience WOW 2026: The World of WearableArt® Show, is an internationally acclaimed celebration of creativity, where art, fashion, design, performance and imagination collide.

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Sep 17, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026

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2026 World of WearableArt® Show – A Celebration of Creativity Like No Other

Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 World of WearableArt® (WOW) Show!

Seen by 60,000 people annually in Wellington, New Zealand – the WOW Show transforms the TSB Arena into a living gallery. Often described as “Broadway meets Cirque du Soleil,” it’s a dazzling arena spectacle where dancers, live music, aerialists, cutting-edge visuals, and emotive soundscapes bring each wearable masterpiece to life.

At the heart of WOW is the world’s premierwearable art competition. Every garment on stage is a finalist in the WOWCompetition, selected for its imaginative storytelling and executionexcellence. The competition offers a global platform for artists and designersto break boundaries and tell stories through movement, form, and their chosenmedia. Over NZD$200,000 in prizes are awarded, including the coveted SupremeWOW Award.

Enjoyed by an audience of over one million since its inception, the WOWShow is an unmissable journey into the extraordinary, with near-perfect audience satisfaction. It’s an annual must-do for many who gather their loved ones from around the motu (country), and a bucket list item for international visitors keen to experience the best of Aotearoa New Zealand's performance talent alongside world class wearable art and show design.

WOW 2026 Packages Include:

Accommodation: 1 x night in central Wellington, placing you in the heart of the capital's vibrant atmosphere.
Show Ticket: A ticket to the 2026 World of WearableArt® (WOW) Show at TSB Arena, Wellington
Show Programme: 2026 WOW Show Programme (only included with Platinum &Gold tickets only), a perfect memento and guide to the extraordinary creations.

All Packages are on a tailor-made basis.

Book Now! Call us on 03 365 7687 or email groupsandevents@hot.co.nz with details for a customised tailor-made package for this event.

Flights are additional. Terms & Conditions apply. Prices are in NZD and subject to change and availability.

_{(Image credit: Autumn King, Catherine Anderton, NZ; Fragments, Julie Menuge, Belgium; Ko Au Ko Harakeke, Anna Hayes-Moeau, NZ; Straw’ry Eyed, Bethany Cordwell, Australia; Tsukumogami, Dawn Mostow & Ben Gould, USA; Worn Landscape, Cushla O’Connell, NZ)}

Date

Sep 17, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

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World of Wearable Arts

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From $679

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