Booking Now Open for the 2026 UK Aufguss Championships.
The British Sauna Society is delighted to announce that booking is now open for the 2026 UK Aufguss Championships, taking place at the award-winning Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland from 20–22 April 2026.
This flagship event celebrates Aufguss, a dynamic sauna ritual that blends heat, scent, and performance. It is competitive, with a jury deciding which of the UK’s leading Sauna Masters to crown British champion and who will go on to represent Britain on the world stage.
Image: Galgorm Resort
New for 2026.
The Championships this year are bigger and broader than ever before, featuring two distinct competition categories:
Performance Aufguss:
Solo and team performances that weave choreography, music, advanced heat and aroma crafting into an immersive sensory experience.
Modern Classic Aufguss:
A newly introduced category celebrating traditional Aufguss technique, ritual structure and expert heat distribution — a first for the UK Championships.
An international panel of Aufguss jury will judge all performances, ensuring professionalism, creativity and excellence.
How to book.
The competition runs over two days, with schedules being announced closer to the event. There are two options for booking:
Day pass.
Perfect for taking in one of the days of competition, or if you choose to stay off site.
Price: £85 per person.
What you get:
Access to the Thermal Village at Galgorm Resort, including the Aufguss Championship performances for the day.
Includes lunch on the day of attendance.
• Valid 10 am–8 pm, with check-in from 9am.
How to book:
You can book your day pass directly on Galgorm Resort’s website.
Overnight accommodation package.
Price: £180 for a two person room.
What’s included:
One nights’ accommodation at Galgorm Resort, in cottages or superior rooms.
Thermal Village access and Aufguss Championship access.
Breakfast included as part of the accommodation package.
How to book:
Overnight packages are arranged through Galgorm Resort by phone on +44 028 2588 1001.
