Girl Ink Tattoo Convention #12
The Girl Ink Tattoo Convention #12 is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026. This is the twelfth edition of the event, but its first time being held in the medieval city of Châteaudun, France. The specific venue is still to be announced. Attendees can expect a typical convention layout with areas for live tattooing, where artists will be working on clients throughout the weekend. There will be numerous artist booths from across France and Europe, a vendor market selling tattoo aftercare, apparel, and art, and judged tattoo competitions held on stage. The event has a history of running for over 11 years, though previous editions were in other French cities. Practical information like ticket prices and the venue name will be released by the organizers closer to the date. The town of Châteaudun is known for its historic castle and is situated in a region with a growing tattoo community, distinct from the larger scenes in Paris or Lyon.
Event Highlights
The Girl Ink Tattoo Convention #12 is a two-day tattoo convention happening on September 12 and 13, 2026. This is the twelfth edition of the event, but it is the first time it will be held in the city of Châteaudun, France. The specific venue is still to be confirmed. The event will feature live tattooing by guest artists, a vendor market, and tattoo competitions. Châteaudun is a historic city in central France, and this convention will bring a significant tattoo event to the Centre-Val de Loire region.