Experience the World of Wearable Art with Zonta – A Celebration of Creativity Like no other!

Saturday, 26 September 2026.

The World of Wearable Art (WOW) Show is an internationally acclaimed celebration of creativity, where art, fashion, design, performance, and imagination collide.  

Tsukumogami, Dawn Mostow & Ben Gould, United States

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 premier wearable art competition. Every garment on stage is a finalist in the WOW Competition, selected for its imaginative storytelling and execution excellence. The competition offers a global platform for artists and designers to break boundaries and tell stories through movement, form, and their chosen media. Over NZD$200,000 in prizes are awarded, including the coveted Supreme WOW Award.

“WOW, certainly amazing, totally mind-blowing! Absolutely world class! The choreography was fantastic. The music and singers just perfect! Spellbinding!!” – WOW Audience member 

Enjoyed by an audience of over one million since its inception, the WOW Show 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. 

Worn Landscape, Cushla O'Connell, New Zealand

Begin your night in style with a glamorous cocktail party to mingle with fellow WOW enthusiasts over delectable canapés and sparkling drinks.

Then take your seat for a night of breathtaking creativity and spectacle at WOW, all while supporting an incredible cause.

Choose your experience:

• Gold WoW seating and pre-show cocktail party $220

• Platinum WoW seating and pre-show cocktail party $250

Purchase Tickets

Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of WOW and make a difference.

Your purchase supports the Zonta Club of Wellington’s mission to build a better world for women and girls in our community.

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