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ABOUT EGSC

The European Gay Sauna Conference (EGSC) aims to facilitate networking, sharing knowledge and best practices among gay sauna and bathhouse operators and teams from across Europe and the US. 

The main purpose of the conference is to foster connections, knowledge exchange and to have discussions on important topics such as health, wellness, drug abuse, consent and discrimination. The next edition of EGSC will be taking place on the 25th and the 26th of March, 2026 in Amsterdam. 

European Gay Sauna Conference Amsterdam 2026

ABOUT NZ

The conference will be held in Amsterdam; home to Sauna Nieuwezijds (NZ), a gay sauna with a strong community presence and focus on weekly as well as monthly events. Sauna NZ is Amsterdam's only gay sauna and has been consistently voted among the top saunas in Europe.

The sauna offers a hot sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, cruising area including private cabins, bar, lounge and full kitchen. Guests can enjoy a diverse weekly agenda with different themes for every tribe and mood, as well as monthly events such as Tea Dance, a monthly party transforming the sauna into a party spot for the day. 

NZ has taken part in previous conferences and is now excited to welcome colleagues, industry professionals, and renowned speakers to their beautiful hometown, Amsterdam, for the upcoming edition.

European Gay Sauna Conference Amsterdam 2026