/ WBF the new format continues
The festival will continue in 2026 to have multiple destinations with various World Awards.
When we launched the World Bodypainting Festival in 1998 we didn’t expect that this will last for years nor for decades. We have been faced with challenges during the 28 years and in 2026 we will continue the format introduced last year.
Instead of the traditional single-location festival, we will take our vibrant community on a journey, celebrating art, culture, and connection in some of the super inspiring locations.
The special thing about the World Championships is that they are hosted in various host cities throughout the year, while there is still only one World Champion Title in each category. We also build a beautiful programme around each championship in every location.
WBF & WBA Contests
WBA CONTEST
6 June 2026
13 & 14 June 2026
WBA Contest
World Bodypainting Festival
WBF ITALY 2026
Categories: World Award Camouflage & Facepainting
also Jam Sessions
Sterzing/Vipiteno, ITALY
3 & 4 July 2026
3 & 4 Juli 2026
18-19 October 2025
WBA Contest
Austrian Bodypainting & Make-up Awards 2026
Categories: Open Bodypainting, Beauty Make-Up (commercial Make-Up), Creative MakeUup
Vienna, AUSTRIA
14 & 15 November 2026
World Bodypainting Festival
Online Awards
Facepainting: 20 Nov. 2026
Bodypainting Classic: 21 Nov. 2026
Bodypainting Open Techniques: 22 Nov. 2026
WORLDWIDE
20 - 22 November 2026
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World Bodypainting Festival FINLAND
World Championship:
Creative Make-up
Helsinki, FINLAND
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with in "I love Me" Beauty Fair"
& Nordic Championships (Body & Facepaint)
World Bodypainting Festival
WBF SPAIN 2027
Category: Bodypainting & Show
Aguilas, SPAIN
within the Carnival de Aguilas
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