Summer Tattoo Show (2026)

The Summer Tattoo Show is a two-day tattoo convention taking place June 6 to June 7, 2026, at Salle Olympie de Reding in Reding, France. Reding sits in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, approximately 10 kilometers from Sarrebourg and close to the German border. This location draws tattoo collectors from northeastern France, Luxembourg, and Germany's Saarland region. The event fills Salle Olympie with tattoo stations where artists work on clients throughout the weekend. Attendees can watch live tattooing across various styles, from traditional European work to contemporary realism. The floor includes vendor booths selling tattoo supplies, aftercare products, and jewelry. Artists typically offer flash designs for walk-up appointments, though many collectors book sessions in advance through the artists' social media channels. This is a smaller-scale convention compared to Paris or Lyon shows, which creates a direct atmosphere between artists and visitors. The venue provides basic amenities including seating areas and food vendors. Parking is available on site or along the surrounding streets of this small commune. Visitors typically stay in hotels in nearby Sarrebourg, which offers a range of accommodations 10 minutes away by car. French tattoo regulations require artists to display their registration certificates and use sterile, single-use equipment. Attendees should bring photo identification if they plan to get tattooed, as French law requires age verification for all clients. The event runs from late morning until evening both days, with specific hours announced closer to the date. The Moselle region has a practical tattoo culture influenced by both French and German traditions. Local shops in Metz and Nancy regularly participate in regional conventions, and this show provides access to artists who work across the border in Saarbrücken or Strasbourg. The convention follows standard French health protocols, with inspection certificates visible at each station.