Set within the iconic Brighton Dome, the British Sauna Summit returns this year as the UK’s leading gathering for the sauna and bathing community - a dynamic, ideas-led day bringing together operators, practitioners, designers, researchers, policymakers, and cultural leaders shaping the future of the sector.

Supported by key sponsor Finnmark Sauna, and with a curated exhibition space featuring leading voices, suppliers and businesses from across the industry, the Summit offers a rare opportunity to connect face to face, learn, and experience the breadth of the UK sauna movement in one place.

A day of insight, exchange & inspiration.

This year’s programme brings together international perspectives, scientific insight, and cultural depth, with headline keynote from Bill Gifford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, exploring the transformative power of heat for health, resilience, and performance.

Joining him is Adam Tanaka, fresh from the Culture of Bathing Festival in New York, alongside a series of international panels and leading UK voices shaping the next chapter of sauna.

Shaping the future of sauna.

Across a curated programme of talks, panels, and interactive sessions - informed directly by the priorities of British Sauna Society members - the Summit will explore:

• The rapid growth of sauna in the UK and how the sector can scale with integrity

• The role of sauna in public health, mental wellbeing, social connection and community.

• From concept to reality: how to create and sustain a successful sauna offering

• Sauna rituals, programming, and training - and how collaboration is shaping evolving standards

• Heritage and evolution - connecting global traditions with contemporary UK practice

More than a conference, the Summit creates space for meaningful exchange, shared learning, and collective alignment at a pivotal moment for the industry. 

Beyond the talks.

The day reveals the winners of the legendary Sauna Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation across the UK sauna scene.

From there, the experience continues: all ticket holders are invited to a private Brighton Sauna Festival beach session, followed by an evening celebration and party - bringing the community together in true Brighton style.

This is a moment to connect with peers, meet collaborators, and be part of a growing movement redefining how we experience heat, water, and wellbeing in the UK.