WOW Festival Returns to UC San Diego With 4 Days of Breathtaking Art Experiences
The WOW Festival is back! La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Festival will transform UC San Diego into a vibrant hub of immersive theatre, dance, music, puppetry, and large-scale spectacle events.
For four action-packed days, WOW Festival will feature 20+ site-inspired performances, bringing together renowned local, national, and international artists to create one-of-a-kind, interactive experiences.
Whether it’s an intimate theatrical moment in an unexpected setting or a large-scale outdoor production, WOW invites audiences of all ages to engage with art beyond traditional theatre walls.

A Festival Unlike Any Other
WOW is known for reimagining storytelling, with performances taking place in parks, beaches, rooftops, and public spaces—anywhere but a traditional stage. This year’s festival promises an exciting lineup of boundary-pushing performances that will surprise, inspire, and immerse us in bold new ways.
Best of all? Every performance is free! Reservations are recommended for select shows with limited capacity, but no tickets are required to wander through the festival and experience the magic.




See you there!
“The WOW Festival is a unique opportunity to experience art in a whole new way,” said the team at La Jolla Playhouse. “It’s a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community—one that brings people together and transforms the way we engage with performance.”
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of immersive, interactive, and innovative art experiences.
For the full WOW Festival schedule and to reserve spots for select performances, visit here.
See you there, San Diego!