Massage Competitions 2027

Massage competitions give therapists a stage to show their technique, flow and care. Competitors perform a routine on a model while judges score skill, posture, rhythm and the client's experience.

The calendar has a strong international circuit. The Intercontinental Massage Championship gathers therapists in Athens in December 2026. In 2027, World Championship Massage comes to Copenhagen in early July, then Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas hosts the American Massage Championships followed straight after by the World Massage Festival in late July. The Latvian Open Massage Championship in Riga usually runs each July, M1 Thessaloniki each August, and the National Massage Championship takes place at ExCeL London each October. Beautyexpo and Cosmobeaute Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur adds competitions in Asia, usually around late September, so therapists on every continent have a title within reach.

Every massage competition is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can choose your championship and start practising.

Planning a competition season

July is the peak, with Copenhagen, Riga and two Las Vegas events within a few weeks. Some therapists enter a regional championship first, then aim for one of the international titles.

Choosing your championship

• First competition: regional events such as the Latvian Open and M1 Thessaloniki are welcoming places to start.
• International stage: World Championship Massage and the World Massage Festival draw competitors from many countries.
• Close to home in the UK: the National Massage Championship runs at ExCeL London each October.

Competing abroad

Check whether you need to bring your own model, table and linen, and read the timing and category rules carefully. Arrive a day early to rest, as a full routine takes focus and energy.