BarberSociety Live 2027
10th EDITION — SAVE THE DATE
Sunday 18 April 2027 • Amsterdam
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BarberSociety Live 2027
10th EDITION — SAVE THE DATE
Sunday 18 April 2027 • Amsterdam
BarberSociety Live!
BarberSociety Live 2027 — 10th edition
On Sunday 18 April 2027, it’s time for the 10th edition of BarberSociety Live: the leading barber event where the national and international barber community comes together.
The annual meeting point for barbers, hair professionals, educators, students, shop owners, brands, distributors and men’s grooming enthusiasts.
Expect another inspiring day filled with spectacular barber shows, Look & Learn sessions, battles, brand experiences and product presentations from leading professional and lifestyle brands.
Whether you’re a barber, student, shop owner or simply passionate about the craft: BSL 2027 is the place to be.
Save the date for a full day of education, inspiration, innovation, community & good vibes.
Ticket sales start in autumn 2026.
Aftermovie BarberSociety Live 2026
Meet BarberSociety, the HUB
What started as a Facebook community for barbers has grown into something bigger.
BarberSociety, the HUB is our new digital home for the barber community, both nationally and internationally, bringing together barbers, shop owners, educators, brands and everyone passionate about the craft.
Available in 15 languages, the HUB makes it easier for barbers around the world to discover inspiring stories, industry news, barber events, education, product launches, brand activations and content from BarberSociety Magazine and BarberSociety Live — all in one place.
BarberSociety Live is where the community meets. The HUB is where we stay connected.
BSL 10yrs Compilation Vid!
Marc van de Hare
“BarberSociety Live brings people together who share a passion for the barber industry from home and abroad, a unique event in the Netherlands. It is a place of inspiration, growth and personal connection. We can't wait to welcome everyone again!”
Marc van de Hare
Initiator and organizer of BarberSociety Live and BarberSociety . Owner of Van de Hare Amsterdam Barbers, 2015 Barbershop of the Year award winner.
Programme
Education, information, inspiration & good vibes 💈
Programme
Education, information, inspiration & good vibes 💈
Program
Enjoy an eclectic range of shows, demonstrations and a fun and attractive range of the best brands, including lifestyle brands, must-haves and products and tools for barbers!
Doors open at 10.00 AM until 6.30 PM, a full day of education, information, inspiration & good vibes!
The BarberSociety Battles
We have 2 Battles:
The BARBERSOCIETY BATTLE
The BARBERSOCIETY YOUNG TALENT BATTLE in cooperation with Dutch barber- and hairdressing schools
Add in the great things Amsterdam has to offer, and you have the perfect WEEKEND in AMSTERDAM!
It's the not-to-be-missed event for barbers from across Europe and beyond.
Keep an eye on updates about BarberSociety Live 2027 via the BarberSociety live facebook page or insta page.
Stay up to date on our socials!
BarberSociety Battle
The ultimate barbering challenge.
Go head-to-head with other barbers in front of a live audience to prove your creativity and skill!
BarberSociety Battle
The ultimate barbering challenge.
Go head-to-head with other barbers in front of a live audience to prove your creativity and skill!
BARBERSOCIETY BATTLE
From 12.30 - 16.00 hrs.
Win the title: BarberSociety Winner of the Year 2026!
Show your skills
Display your talent
Compare yourself with your colleagues
Share your techniques
Win the first prize!
Who?
Professional barbers/men’s hairdressers (national and international) who own or work in a barbershop or men’s hairdressing salon are allowed to take part in the battle.
What to do?
The battle consists of the following categories, for each category you take care of your own model:
1. Cleanest fade – 15 minutes
Who makes within 15 minutes the cleanest fade? If you finish first, doesn’t mean that you win also.
2. Old School scissor cut – 50 minutes
Who creates the coolest ‘old school’ cut with comb, scissors and razor? Choose yourself in which old school cut you enter (undercut, slick back, pompadour etc)
3. Freestyle – total look - 60 minutes
Who makes the most creative and most original freestyle haircut? Everything is allowed, all kind of techniques are possible, beard, moustache, shaving, styling, coloring etc. It’s about a total look. Impress the jury and the audience!
Note: It is only possible to become the BarberSociety Winner of the Year if you take part in all 3 categories.
Please note that BarberSociety Live is a professional event dedicated exclusively to men’s grooming and men’s hair. For this reason, only male models may be used during the battles.
Participation
Battle tickets sales start in autumn 2026.
BARBERSOCIETY BATTLE WINNERS 2026
Prizes
The participant who participates in all 3 categories and gets the most points from the jury, becomes BarberSociety Winner of the Year 2027 and wins a sum of € 1.000, - anyway!
On top of that, the overall winner can win even more money if he/she is also the winner of one or more categories. Because the winner per category is also rewarded with € 250,-!
And there is more. Attractive product packages will also be made available for the winners by sponsors!
The 2027 prize pool has not yet been announced.
Want an idea of what to expect? Check out the 2026 prize pool, featuring over €10,000 worth of prizes!
Photos 2025:
Joining
Joining
Joining BarberSociety Live?
BarberSociety Live showcases an excellent mix of mid- to high-end barber-related brands and products and lifestyle brands that match the masculine nature of this event. The brands are chosen based on their quality, innovation, uniqueness and relevance.
More information?
For more information on participating in this event, please contact:
Miranda Vlas: +31 (0)6 54 212 432, info@barbersocietylive.com
Press
Press
Admission
Journalists and other media professionals can
request an admission card prior to BarberSociety Live.
Please send an email to:
Miranda Vlas
info@barbersocietylive.com
+31(0)6 54 212 432
Press material
For high resolution images or more information about the event, please contact:
Miranda Vlas: info@barbersocietylive.com, +31 (0)6 54 212 432.
Contact
Contact
Contact
Be part of BarberSociety Live! For more information, please contact:
Miranda Vlas: +31 (0)6 54 212 432, info@barbersocietylive.com
Organisation
BarberSociety Live is being organised by Team BarberSociety and is the brainchild of Marc van de Hare. Marc van de Hare is founder of the private Facebook community BarberSociety and is as a owner of a well known Barbershop in Amsterdam, Van de Hare Amsterdam Barbers. Marc is a very experienced barber, 3rd generation Van de Hare barbers, and works since 37 years in the barber profession. During the Hair Salon Award, Van de Hare Amsterdam Barbers won the 'Barbershop Award' and the 'Award for best hairdresser of North Holland’.