Name: World of WearableArt Show
Start: 2027-09-16
End: 2027-10-03
Location: TSB Arena

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. Each year WOW showcases wearable art created by designers from around the world. Expect live music, aerialists, dance, and of course, dazzling wearable art. 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.

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