On Sunday, September 27, the annual exhibition of barbers and beauty industry professionals "Baltic Barber Expo 2026" will take place in Riga for the third time. This year, the event will be held at a new venue - "Hanza Peron", bringing together world hairdressing legends, including Andrea Magri (Italy), Nabil Bona (Spain), Andrey Balu (Bulgaria), Duncan Bailey (Netherlands), Charlie Venn (Great Britain) and others.

Throughout the day, from From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., visitors to the Baltic Barber Expo 2026 will be greeted by a diverse program: master classes led by world-class professionals, an international barber championship and a wide exhibition area where leading brands will present the latest tools, cosmetics, equipment and professional solutions. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet recognized barbers in person, talk to world-class masters and become part of the event, which will bring together the industry's leading masters, international brands and thousands of professionals from all over the world.

"In two years, Baltic Barber Expo has become one of the most important events of the European barber industry, bringing together leading masters, experts and international brands in one place. The event quickly gained recognition thanks to its scope, high-quality program and unique opportunities for professionals to exchange experiences and develop the industry."

Every year "BBE" reaches a higher and higher level - the number of participants and visitors increases, the geography of represented countries expands, new international experts and partners join. Our goal is to continue developing the platform, which will become the main meeting place for barbers and other professionals in the beauty industry in Europe," says "BBE" founder Edgars Rozenvalds.

During the event, the main stage will be reserved for exclusive shows and master classes. The best industry specialists will share modern techniques, commercial approaches, work philosophy and trends that will determine the development of the industry in the coming years. It is a unique opportunity to observe the work of world-class masters in person, ask questions and gain knowledge that cannot be found on social media.

A separate stage will be dedicated to the most important competition of the year - the "Best Barber of 2026" contest, where the best barber of the year will be determined. Participants will compete in two categories, "Fresh Blood" - for specialists with up to three years of work experience, and "Advanced Barber" - for experienced industry professionals.

The winners of each category will receive a cash prize of 1,000 euros, prizes provided by partners and the prestigious title "Best Barber 2026" according to the "BBF" rating. The works of the participants will be evaluated by an international jury, which will consist of recognized experts in the barber industry from Italy, Spain, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and other countries.

In the exhibition area, visitors will be able to get acquainted with the leading cosmetic brands, view the latest tools and equipment, try the presented products, as well as purchase them at special event prices.

This year, the leading European men's barber event will be held for the first time at "Hanza Perons", which is one of the most modern event venues in the Baltics. For the third year in a row, the event will be hosted by the charismatic Armands Simsons, who creates a special atmosphere every year with his professionalism and sense of humor.

More information and tickets are available at ticketshop.lv.