PUBLISHED ON SUSTAIN HEALTH, WRITTEN BY: ANDY DEVANEY The Aufguss USA Nationals have wrapped in New York City after three days of heat, theatre, scent, towel work and competitive nerve, proving that sauna culture in the United States is no longer simply a matter of sitting quietly and pretending your eyebrows are not melting. Held across two Bathhouse locations, the 2026 event brought together leading Sauna Masters from across the United States for Show Aufguss and the inaugu

The USA’s Top Sauna Masters gathered at Bathhouse in Brooklyn and Manhattan for three days of immersive sauna ritual competition, with winners advancing to international championships across Europe NEW YORK, NY — May 27, 2026 —The 2026 Aufguss USA Nationals concluded last week following three days of heat, artistry, ritual, and competition across two Bathhouse locations in New York City, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of sauna culture in the United States.

Tickets Now Available for Three Days of Immersive Sauna Performances at Two Bathhouse Locations New York, N.Y., May 5, 2026 — The Aufguss USA Nationals 2026 returns to New York City this May 19–21, kicking off at Bathhouse’s new Atlantic Avenue location in Downtown Brooklyn. As the first event to be held in the venue, the Show Aufguss Competition (May 19–20) will take place inside the largest event sauna in the country, designed to host more than 100 guests enjoying this hig