Cornwall’s Tattoo Convention 2026
THE FESTIVAL OF INK
2026
Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August
2026 ENTERTAINMENT
Experience the magic of Cornwall's Tattoo Convention, the Festival of Ink, where you can get tattooed by over 370 incredible artists from around the world.
Immerse yourself in festival vibes with 60 unique traders, engaging art shows, workshops, graffiti, car displays, circus acts, and live music all weekend long. Don't miss your chance to witness and be part of an extraordinary celebration of art and culture!
OPENING TIMES 2026
Friday August 21st: 2pm - 11pm
There will be live music, entertainment, art workshops, and street food available!
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
Entertainment and Tattooing will start!
Saturday entry 10:00 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday entry 09:30 a.m.- 11:30pm
LOCATION
Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge PL27 7JE
SPONSORED BY
ARTISTS, BARBERS, TRADERS & catering
Get your booth or stand booked soon as we have limited places.
TATTOO ARTISTS
Come along and showcase your work in your own booth, we also have competitions over the weekend.
BARBERS
We are looking for talented barbers to join us at the festival where you can showcase your creativity and cut hair all weekend.
TRADERS
Cornwall Tattoo Convention offers a great opportunity to share your products and sell them on your own stand to like minded people.
CATERING
We are looking for amazing food and drink to fuel the 1000's of visitors to the show, spaces are limited, apply below.
What can you do at the convention?
The Convention is an explosion of Art, Music and alternative performing arts…
GET INKED ...
World-Class Tattoo Artists - Witness the mastery of 370 renowned tattoo artists showcasing their unique styles and skills, offering you the chance to get inked by the best in the industry.
PIERCING ...
Thinking of getting a new piercing? Visit the Convention and get pierced at one of our two resident piercing booths run by Custom Culture and No Divide Piercing and Tattoos.
Body paint workshops ...
Body Factory invites you to join our interactive free body painting experience, appreciate the art, and immerse yourself in the festival! Presented by Body Factory UK!
Dynamic Entertainment ...
Experience a festival like no other with engaging art shows, immersive workshops, Viking interactive displays, vibrant graffiti displays, classic muscle cars , motor bike showcases, and mesmerizing circus acts, all set to a backdrop of live music all weekend spanning across two stages.
The Paint Dome ...
Check in at the Paint Dome, where you will find interactive art workshops and awesome displays of art brought to you by Cosmic Images!
The Circus tent ...
The circus tent run by Rosie Rainbow Circus will be in full effect at the Festival of Ink, showcasing extraordinary feats that will blow your mind! From fire performances to aerial acts, they do it all! There will also be workshops running throughout the day for all ages. Check in and get involved!
The Forge ...
The Cornish Blacksmiths Collective presents "The Forge," offering one-to-one blacksmithing sessions at Cornwall’s Tattoo Convention. Work with a professional blacksmith to create an item to take home, using traditional skills unchanged for millennia.
Street food vendors ...
At the festival, you will find Cornwall’s finest street food vendors and bars, offering a wide selection of food and drink to cater to everyone's tastes.
Vikings ...
Brederedh Cornovii Vikings reenactors will be setting up camp again at the Cornwall Tattoo Convention. They will be exhibiting their camping area, tools, and weapons, and conducting Viking combat scenes over the weekend.
The Skate ramp ...
Get ready to skate with mobile transitions at this year's Festival of Ink! Are you a skateboarding enthusiast? You're all welcome to come and shred at the Cornwall Tattoo Convention. Professional skating coaches will also be on hand to give some pointers! Demos will also be taking place throughout the day. Come and check it out!
The Barbershop ...
If you're in need of a fresh haircut, visit the Conventions' fantastic barber shop. Our talented local barbers are passionate about tattoo culture and deliver top-notch cuts.
Competitions ...
Tattoo artists will compete in 14 style categories for awards over the weekend. Winners will be judged and awarded on Saturday and Sunday nights. Don’t miss their amazing creations!
at a glance...
Over 360 tattoo artists
Get inked on the day
Piercers
Barbers
Body & Face Painters
Live Music
Alternative Live Entertainers
Art Workshops
Trade Stands
Food Stalls