Ink On The Tees
Ink On The Tees is a three-day tattoo convention held from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026. It takes place at Middlesbrough Town Hall, a historic venue in the center of Middlesbrough, UK. Attendees can watch live tattooing on the convention floor, with hundreds of artists from the UK and Europe working in booths. The event includes tattoo competitions held each day, with categories for different styles and sizes. There are vendor booths selling tattoo aftercare, clothing, prints, and jewelry. Seminars on tattoo history and techniques are scheduled throughout the weekend. The local area has a strong tradition of bold, traditional British tattooing, and the convention reflects this style. Parking is available at the Cleveland Centre multi-story car park, a short walk from the venue. Tickets are sold for single days or as a full weekend pass. The event is cash-heavy, so it is a good idea to bring enough for tattoos and vendors, though some artists may have card readers.
Event Highlights
Ink On The Tees is a tattoo convention in Middlesbrough, UK. It is scheduled for October 2, 3, and 4, 2026, at the Middlesbrough Town Hall. This event features live tattooing across the entire convention floor, with artists from the region and internationally. Attendees can watch competitions, browse vendor stalls for art and merchandise, and attend educational seminars. Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area have a notable tattoo scene, particularly for British traditional and neo-traditional styles, which are well represented at this convention.