NeverLand Tattoo Fest #3 (2026)

NeverLand Tattoo Fest is a two-day tattoo convention held inside a French château. The 2026 edition runs May 9-10 at Château de la Vernée in Pougues-les-Eaux, a small town in the Nièvre department about ten kilometers south of Nevers. This is the second time the event has taken place at this venue. The festival brings together over thirty tattoo artists who work on-site during the weekend. Attendees can book appointments for new pieces or walk up to see available flash designs. The castle setting is unusual for a tattoo convention. Château de la Vernée has gardens and period architecture that provide a backdrop different from the typical hotel conference room or exhibition hall. Pougues-les-Eaux sits in central France, roughly two and a half hours south of Paris by car. The town is known for its thermal spa history and the nearby Magny-Cours racing circuit. While Paris and Lyon dominate the French tattoo scene, events like this bring international artists to smaller regional centers. The 2026 lineup includes artists from multiple countries working in various styles, though the organizers have not yet published the full guest list. In addition to live tattooing, the event includes vendor booths selling supplies, aftercare products, and merchandise. There is usually a competition element on the second day where artists submit healed work or fresh pieces for judging. Tickets are available through the event's social media channels and at the door, though pre-booking is recommended. The venue has parking on site. For accommodation, Nevers offers hotels and guesthouses within a short drive. Attendees should bring photo ID, as French law requires you to be 18 to get tattooed, and cash for deposits or merchandise as not all vendors accept cards. The event started in 2025. It fills a gap in the regional tattoo calendar for central France, where collectors otherwise travel to Paris or Clermont-Ferrand for large conventions.