Brighton Sauna Festival
Friday 29 – Sunday 31 May 2026
Daily 8:00am–10:00pm
Brighton Beach
Where the waves meet the steam
The Brighton Sauna Festival:
Heat. Sea. Community.
Brighton’s coastline has always been a place of restoration - now, we’re turning up the heat. Join the British Sauna Society for the first-ever Brighton Sauna Festival, a high-energy, three-day takeover of the iconic Sussex shoreline to celebrate the birthplace of modern coastal sauna experiences in the UK.
For one weekend only, a vibrant pop-up sauna village lands on the pebbles. Featuring 20+ unique saunas from across the UK and the country’s most respected sauna masters, the beachfront will buzz with the energy of wood-fired stoves and fresh sea air.
Festival Partners
The Experience
20+ Mobile Saunas on Brighton beach: A wonderful range of partner saunas - large and small - to offer a diverse experience of heat and steam - from owners and operators from all over the UK. Set down adjacent to resident Beach Box Spa there will be lots of spaces to explore and enjoy.
A Blend of Rituals: Immerse yourself in a fantastic range of master-led practices - from deep, meditative heat, traditional whisking and Aufguss experiences to vibrant, music-fuelled social ceremonies.
The Shoreline Flow: Experience the ultimate natural contrast. Step out from the intensity of the sauna village and find your own rhythm on the water’s edge.
Social Spirit: Dive into a curated two-hour session designed to let you dip in and out of the heat, connect with a growing community, and soak up the festival atmosphere including evening sessions featuring live DJ sets from Rob da Bank and friends.
Available Sessions
Entry is through a 2 hour wristband session, giving you time to move between saunas, take part in rituals, and fully settle into the experience. Each timed session is lightly themed to reflect the natural rhythm of the day and may feature practices to match. These could include breathwork, meditation, movement and sound and will take place in and outside the saunas.
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RISE
8:00am - 10:00am
Serene, quiet, meditative
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FLOW
10:30am - 12:30pm
Gentle, grounding, energising
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DRIFT
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Social, vibrant, connecting
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TIDE
3.30pm - 5:30pm
Slow, immersive, sensory
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GLOW
6:00pm - 8.00pm
Ambient, Ibiza, chilled
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CHILL
8:30pm - 10pm
Upbeat, social, fun
£37.50 per session
Tickets are available exclusively via Lowlu app - quick and easy to download and use.
Sauna Rituals Programme
Tides & Transformation
At the heart of the festival is a curated programme of sauna rituals - led by experienced sauna masters and practitioners.
Inspired by the rhythm of the tides and the energy of the beach, the programme brings together:
Deep, traditional sauna practices
Contemporary and performance-led rituals
Moments of stillness, connection, and release
Playful, joyful experiences rooted in seaside culture
31 May - Blue Moon
The festival culminates on the final evening with the presence of the Blue Moon - a natural focal point for both reflection and celebration.
Ritual Sessions
Rituals will take place at scheduled times throughout each day and will be led by a range of respected sauna practitioners.
Most rituals will be 15 or 30 minutes in length to allow a range of experiences and flow of movement between saunas and are included within your session ticket.
Some specialist rituals may be available to pre-book and will carry an additional charge due to limited capacity.
Full programme details will be released ahead of the festival and will be displayed on site each day.
A Shared Space
The Brighton Sauna Festival is designed as a welcoming, inclusive environment, whether you are new to sauna or a seasoned contrast bather.
Come to:
Reset and recharge
Connect with others
Experience sauna in a unique coastal setting
Be part of a growing UK sauna culture
Sauna. Sea. Brighton. Where the waves meet the steam.
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