The WBF Spain 2026 took place on February 7th, 2026, in Águilas, Spain, during the world-famous Carnival de Águilas. As part of the new World Bodypainting Festival series, the event hosted the first World Championship of the 2026 season in the category World Award: Bodypainting & Show.

The WBF Online Awards 2025 once again demonstrated the power of digital connectivity within the global bodypainting community. From November 14–16, artists from more than 30 nations participated in this year’s online edition, presenting nearly 200 artworks across three categories: Facepainting, Brush & Sponge Bodypainting, and Airbrush Bodypainting.

On June 6, 2026, the French Bodypainting Award returned to Paris as part of the Beauty Experience Paris, bringing together ten outstanding international artists for a day filled with creativity, color, and artistic excellence. Here are the results.

On October 19, 2025, Helsinki became the stage for an extraordinary showcase of artistry and imagination as the World Championship of the World Bodypainting Festival took center stage in the Creative Make-up category.

Held within the vibrant atmosphere of I Love Me, Northern Europe’s largest beauty, fashion, wellness, and health fair, the event took place at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) from October 18–19. Alongside the thrilling world championship, the Nordic Awards honored exceptional talent in various Bodypainting and Facepainting categories.