WOW London 2023

Please note, this event has already taken place. You can view our upcoming events here.

The world’s biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people is back!

WOW Festivals have now taken place in more than 30 locations across the globe on six continents. The 13th WOW London Festival is a chance to be part of the global movement and see world-class speakers, activists, musicians and comedians all in one place as we come together for three days of life-changing conversations, incredible performances and interactive workshops. Everyone is welcome.

In 2023 the famous WOW Day Pass returns on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each day festival-goers can explore a totally different line-up of dozens of talks, workshops, performances, music and more. As each day will feature different events, you can book to come for one day or buy Day Passes for all three days. 

Speakers across the weekend include actress, comedian, writer, producer and director Kathy Burke; Australia’s first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard; former hostage Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe; Rizzle Kicks musician Jordan Stephens; Disability Inclusion Specialist and broadcaster Shani Dhanda; columnist, podcaster and TV personality Megan Barton-Hanson; best-selling authors Elif Shafak, Deborah Levy, Juno Dawson and Liv Little; Mayor of London Sadiq Khan; body image advocate and content creator Stephanie Yeboah; Zarah Sultana and Stella Creasy MP, businesswoman and activist Mary Portas; To My Sisters hosts Courtney Boateng and Renée Kapuku, journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes and Lauren Laverne; actors Lucy Boynton and Shobna Gulati; much-loved broadcaster Sandi Toksvig; comedian Luisa Omielan and Founder of Pregnant Then Screwed Joeli Brearley. 

In the evening you can book to see headliner events Off Air with Jane & Fi, The Big O with Oloni and Roxane Gay Live at WOW.

There’s family-friendly events and loads of free stuff to discover too, from the much-loved WOW Marketplace, WOW Pop Up performances and WOW Speed Mentoring.

At WOW, there’s space for discussions ranging from sex to politics, grandmotherdom to divorce, childlessness to career changes. It’s a chance for both the most difficult discussions and the funniest interactions that bring us all together. You can download or view the festival programme here.

WOW Festivals are presented by arrangement with Southbank Centre. Please note, WOW events will cover a variety of topics, some that may address sensitive or adult themes. We ask that parents/guardians use their discretion when attending with children under the age of 14.

Supported by The WOW Foundation's Global Founding Partner Bloomberg.