The King Of Ink Tattoo Championship
The King Of Ink Tattoo Championship is a five-day international tattoo competition held from October 12 to October 16, 2026. It takes place at the Jakob-Kiefer-Halle in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. The event focuses on competition, with around 1,000 tattoo artists expected to participate in various categories for a significant prize pool judged by a panel of industry professionals. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the event, see completed work in the competition displays, and visit vendor booths selling tattoo supplies, apparel, and art. Bad Kreuznach is in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, which has a strong tattoo tradition, particularly in styles like blackwork and illustrative. The Jakob-Kiefer-Halle is a multi-purpose event hall. Tickets are typically sold for single days or as multi-day passes. Parking is available at the venue. Attendees should bring cash for many vendors and artists, and wear comfortable clothing for spending long hours on their feet.
Event Highlights
The King Of Ink Tattoo Championship is a five-day international tattoo convention and competition. It is scheduled for October 12 to 16, 2026, at the Jakob-Kiefer-Halle in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. The event is primarily a large-scale competition where approximately 1,000 artists compete in various tattoo categories for prize money judged by a professional panel. Attendees can observe live tattooing, view the artist competitions, and browse vendor booths. The event highlights the strong tattoo culture present in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region.