Tatcon Blackpool #12 (2026)

Tatcon Blackpool #12 is a three-day tattoo convention scheduled for August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. The event will be held at the Winter Gardens, a historic entertainment complex in Blackpool, UK. This is the twelfth edition of this annual convention. Attendees can watch live tattooing across many styles on the convention floor. There are artist booths where you can consult with and get tattooed by guest artists from across the UK. The event includes tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best large piece. Vendor booths sell aftercare products, apparel, and tattoo supplies. Blackpool has a strong tattoo tradition, common in British seaside towns, with many local studios specializing in bold traditional and neo-traditional work. Tickets are sold online in advance and at the door. Day passes and weekend passes are available. The Winter Gardens has paid parking and is near several hotels and guesthouses on the promenade. Bring cash for tattoos and vendors, though some artists may accept digital payments.