Campari’s regional bartending competition, Red Hands APAC 2026, is returning for another edition across Asia-Pacific. Multiple outlets report that the event is designed to identify and spotlight top bartending talent in the region, following the competition’s earlier iterations and brand-linked “Red Hands Icon” concept. The organisers position the contest as a platform for bartenders to demonstrate skill and creativity, with participants competing under the Red Hands banner to earn recognition. While details such as specific host cities, dates, and eligibility criteria are not included in the provided excerpts, the reports consistently frame the announcement as the confirmation that Red Hands APAC 2026 is back and underway in its search for the next “Red Hands Icon.” Overall, coverage emphasizes the event’s regional scope, its role in talent discovery, and its connection to the Campari brand, with no competing claims about changes to the competition’s basic format.