2026 Aufguss WM Finals (Show)
The pinnacle global event for theatrical, narrative-driven Show Aufguss. World champions are crowned across individual and team categories over a six-to-seven-day run.
A performance at the Aufguss World Championships. Photo: Aufguss WM.
The 2026 Aufguss WM Finals run September 13 to 20 at Satama Sauna Resort in Germany. The competition itself runs September 14 to 19, between the opening draw and the September 20 aftershow. This is the global championship for Show Aufguss, the theatrical category that combines costuming, music, lighting, and narrative with the technical ritual mechanics.
Categories
Singles and team formats both crown champions. Singles performances run up to 15 minutes; team performances up to 15 minutes as coordinated group choreography. Maximum achievable scores are 75 points for singles and 90 for teams, across professionalism, heat distribution, towel technique, fragrance dosing, and theatrical implementation.
The final qualifiers come through the Aufguss WM Playoffs at Thermen Bussloo from August 26 to 29.
Sponsors and equipment
Harvia Group title-sponsored the 2025 Worlds in Verona, where EOS powered the event sauna. The 2026 commercial lineup has not been announced.
Organizer and partners
Organizer: Aufguss WM
