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See creativity unleashed in this dazzling fusion of art and performance.

The World of WearableArt (WOW) Show is an internationally acclaimed annual event. Held every spring, WOW is New Zealand’s largest arena spectacle. This not-to-be-missed event features an electrifying combination of live music, cirque, dance and dazzling wearable art.

This year, the inspiration for WOW is GLO! It will see imagination run riot across six sections of pure, unfiltered, high-voltage entertainment. Expect live music, aerialists, dance, and of course, dazzling wearable art. Those six sections correspond with the competition categories at the heart of WOW. As the world’s premier wearable art competition, every garment on stage is a finalist. They are selected for imaginative storytelling and execution excellence. The competition offers a global platform for artists and designers and the chance to win over NZD$200,000 in prizes.   

Join the surge

The 2026 WOW Show: GLO! is a surge of six energies into one electrifying performance. Tickets are on sale now, so get in quick to witness the glorious rebellion against the mundane and feel the GLO!

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