4 days of fun, wild art experiences
Next Festival: April 23 – 26, 2026 at UC San Diego
Presented in partnership with
La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls.
The next WOW Festival is April 23 – 26, 2026. Put it in your calendar to discover 20+ new shows and art experiences for all ages. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla.
Featured Events from the 2025 Festival
Burnout Paradise
Four performers. Four treadmills. And the “gloriously demented” challenge begins…
Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
An award-winning comedy show with a dash of erotic poetry. “Hilarious”
– The Guardian
Escape the Box
An “ingenious” game where you are a time traveler on an urban adventure. Part escape room, part scavenger hunt.
Black Magic Variety Hour
An immersive late-night variety show for adults of drag, magic and spectacle!
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Past WOW Festivals
