
Chester Tatt Fest 2026 is a two-day tattoo convention held on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester, UK. The event is open to the public on these days, with a separate artist-only day on Friday, September 25 for professionals to network and begin competition pieces. Attendees can watch live tattooing from a variety of artists, view artist competitions that are started and finished at the show, and browse vendor booths. The event also includes entertainment such as live music, pole dancing, and exotic animal displays. There are food vendors on site. The convention is open to all ages, but you must be 18 or older to receive a tattoo. Day tickets are £10 and weekend tickets are £15, available on the official website or at the door. St Mary's Creative Space is a historic church building converted into an arts center, located in the city center. Chester has a growing tattoo scene with several studios specializing in styles like fine-line and neo-traditional.
Chester Tatt Fest 2026 is a tattoo convention happening on September 26 and 27, 2026, at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester, United Kingdom. It is a public event featuring live tattooing, artist competitions that are completed during the show, vendor booths, and various entertainment. The event has an artist-only day on September 25 for professionals. Chester has a developing tattoo culture with studios that often focus on detailed, fine-line work and neo-traditional styles, making this a key gathering for artists and enthusiasts in Northwest England.
The event is on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. It is held at St Mary's Creative Space, a converted church and arts venue in the center of Chester, UK. There is also an artist-only day on Friday, September 25.
You can watch artists perform live tattooing, see competitions where pieces are started and finished at the event, and browse vendor booths. There is also scheduled entertainment including live music, pole dancing, and exotic animal displays. Food vendors are on site.
Tickets can be purchased on the official Chester Tatt Fest website. A day ticket is £10 and a weekend ticket is £15. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door on the event days.
The event is open to all ages but you must be 18+ with valid ID to be tattooed. Expect a busy convention environment with loud music and crowds. Bring cash for vendors and food, though some may accept card payments.
Yes, the event is open to the public and welcomes everyone. It is a good opportunity to see many tattoo artists working in one place and to learn about different styles, even if you are not planning to get tattooed that day.