Kaarst Tattoo Expo 2026
The Kaarst Tattoo Expo is a two-day convention on October 24 and 25, 2026. It is held at the Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Kaarst in Kaarst, Germany. Kaarst is a town near Düsseldorf, a city with a significant tattoo scene known for its technical precision and diverse styles, from bold traditional to fine-line blackwork. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the weekend as artists work on clients. The event includes a tattoo contest where artists compete in different categories. There are vendor booths selling tattoo aftercare, apparel, and art. A stage program runs for most of the day, and food options are available on site. The venue has paid parking. Tickets are sold at the door for a daily or weekend rate. This is a smaller, local convention focused on the tattoo community in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
Event Highlights
The Kaarst Tattoo Expo is a two-day tattoo convention happening on October 24 and 25, 2026. It takes place at the Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Kaarst in Kaarst, Germany, a town just outside the major tattoo hub of Düsseldorf. The event features live tattooing by international artists, a judged tattoo competition with various categories, a diverse stage program, and vendor booths selling art and merchandise. The local Düsseldorf area has a strong tattoo culture known for high technical skill across many styles, making this expo a gathering for artists and enthusiasts from the region.