Welcome to the 8th edition of the world's largest festival dedicated to sauna shows! From 5 to 25 October, enjoy over 800 multisensory shows, 100 Aufguss Masters from 29 countries, the immersive Sauna Village, and the Cold Plunge experience.
At a glance: Over 800 unique experiences, 100+ international Aufguss masters, Sauna Village, guided Cold Plunge experiences, and stand up comedy shows in the sauna.
This year, 100 Aufguss masters from 29 countries including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the USA, Ukraine, and Hungary alongside performers from all 29 participating nations gather at Therme București for 21 consecutive days of unforgettable sauna shows. Theatre, music, costumes, and towel waving techniques blend naturally at over 70°C.
Plus, you can enjoy special stand up comedy sessions inside the sauna, alongside the full Sauna Village experience and contrasting Cold Plunge rituals.
Experience our biggest and most spectacular edition yet! Every show alongside the world’s finest Aufguss masters is an invitation to reconnect, unwind, and recharge with pure energy.
Useful info and access: all Sauna Fest 2026 events are included in your access ticket for the Elysium area.
Show access: 15 minutes before each performance, the sauna is cleared for preparations. Entry is granted on a first come first served basis, subject to each sauna capacity.
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În perioada 9-25 octombrie 2026, orice bilet de acces în zona Elysium achiziționat la Sauna Fest îți poate aduce o vacanță magică pentru două persoane la Ikaalinen Spa & Resort, în inima Finlandei!
Cum participi: În perioada 9-25 octombrie 2026, cumpără orice bilet de acces sau upgrade pentru zona Elysium, intră pe pagina campaniei și scanează bonul fiscal sau introdu codul de pe bon (toate caracterele, inclusiv cratima). Completează datele și ești automat înscris în concurs!
Premiul include:
Zbor dus întors pentru două persoane către Finlanda
3 nopți de cazare (28-31 ianuarie 2027) în eleganta Lakeside, o suită din sticlă cu priveliști spectaculoase asupra peisajului lacustru înghețat
Acces pentru două persoane la celebrul festival Winter Sauna Carnival în ambele zile de eveniment
Intrare la petrecerile oficiale de seară în ambele nopți
This year’s edition expands the Sauna Fest universe beyond anything you have experienced before. Alongside signature Aufguss shows, we have prepared a series of memorable artistic concepts for adults as well as dedicated workshops for children. The full schedule will be available soon in the Sauna Fest 2026 brochure.
Stand-up comedy in the sauna (October 11, 24 & 25)
Laughter is the ultimate wellbeing boost! Popular comedians George Tănase and Alexandru Minculescu take the stage inside the Hollywood sauna for memorable comedy sessions at over 70°C.
Theatre of Scent (October 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25)
In a world premiere, the story of a fragrance becomes a 12 minute live theatrical performance inside the Hollywood sauna. Immersive visuals by Tony Macpela, live acting, music, and essential oils bring Necalli olfactory creations to life. Plus, every participant receives a complimentary 3 ml perfume sample at the end of the show.
Heat in Motion - Dance Experience (October 10)
In the Provence sauna, dancer Ryan Pavel joins forces with the Aufguss master for a captivating contemporary dance performance at over 70°C.
Live music, folklore and Romanian legends
The sauna transforms into a mythical space with live a cappella vocals and traditional instruments like the pan flute, wooden flute, and percussion inspired by Romanian mythology.
Ruvix Custom Merch
Pick up official Sauna Fest merch (sauna hat, pestemal towel, tote bag, t shirt) and custom design it on the spot with your favourite patches.
Dedicated kids areas in Galaxy
Inside the salt library in Galaxy Relax, children explore shadow theatre, acting workshops, and puppetry at Kids' Drama Club with MiniArtShow every Saturday and Sunday. Kids can also unlock their creativity every weekend at the Kids Creative Stage workshop
Between 16 and 25 October 2026, your visit to the Sauna Village on the Sands of Therme beach could bring you your very own sanctuary of relaxation: a premium Harvia Kammi Cube Large sauna!
How to enter:
From 16 to 25 October, Sauna Fest 2026 hosts Sauna Village, Romania's largest space dedicated to authentic sauna culture. Discover, try out, and immerse yourself in the ultimate Nordic experience inside saunas crafted by top international and local manufacturers and distributors.
Live the complete Nordic ritual: step into the sauna, let the heat envelop your body, then plunge into the 12 to 14°C pool on the Sands of Therme beach. The sensation is second to none!
Hot cold contrast therapy boosts circulation, strengthens immunity, and triggers a natural rush of oxytocin and well being. Between 16 and 25 October, try them all, one by one, and discover the story behind every sauna.
Every moment at Sauna Fest is a true live theatrical performance at over 70°C. Here are just a few of the shows you can experience this edition:
CARMEN (Zuzana Špaková, Czechia): A dramatic adaptation of the famous opera Carmen. A story of love, passion, and relationships, expressed through elegant dance movements and classical and neoclassical music.
THE CHOCOLATE GIRL (Michelle Scheuren, Belgium): Inspired by Jean Étienne Liotard famous 18th century painting, the show follows the story of Anna, a maid who dreams of becoming a singer and sneaks off to a secret ball.
TALE OF THE THREE BROTHERS (Happy Aufguss / Djuri and Charlotte Reijnen, Netherlands): A captivating theatrical performance inspired by the Harry Potter universe, telling the story of three brothers trying to cheat Death.
GODLY LESSON (Jan Jakub Baroň, Czechia): A legendary tale from Mount Olympus featuring Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, put to the test to remember what it truly means to be a benevolent god to his people.
AUDREY (Vanesa Slota, Romania): A moving show about the life of Audrey Hepburn, tracing her journey from a young ballerina in wartime Europe to silver screen royalty.
If this is your first time at Sauna Fest, get ready for 12 minutes that will forever change how you view saunas. An Aufguss show is a live work of art: an Aufguss master combines ice balls infused with pure essential oils, props, costumes, and music direction. Through expertly choreographed towel and flag movements, warm steam is swept across the audience in a hypnotic dance. The result? A flawless multisensory theatrical show, deep stress relief, and an experience felt through every single pore.