True Love Tattoo Convention #7 (2026)

True Love Tattoo Convention #7 is a two-day tattoo convention taking place March 7-8, 2026, at Fabriekspand in Roeselare, Belgium. This is the seventh edition of the event, which has established itself as a fixed point in the Belgian tattoo calendar since its first run in the late 2010s. The convention fills the industrial halls of Fabriekspand, a former factory building on the outskirts of Roeselare that now serves as a cultural venue. The brick walls and high ceilings create an open floor plan that accommodates approximately 100 to 150 tattoo artists. These artists come from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and the UK, setting up stations to work on pre-booked appointments and walk-up clients. The floor is divided into sections: international guest artists near the main entrance, local Belgian studios along the sides, and merchandise vendors in the central aisles. Visitors can watch live tattooing throughout both days. The event runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. Competitions take place on the main stage, typically including categories for black and grey and color realism. A jury of established artists judges the healed pieces and fresh work, with winners announced during the Sunday afternoon awards ceremony. The vendor area sells tattoo machines, needles, aftercare products, clothing, and jewelry. Several food trucks park outside the venue entrance near the parking lot, as Fabriekspand has limited permanent kitchen facilities. The venue maintains a bar area serving Belgian beers and soft drinks. Roeselare sits in West Flanders, approximately 30 minutes by car from Bruges and Ghent. The city has a compact historic center with several established tattoo shops that have supported this convention since its early editions. Belgian tattoo culture mixes traditional European influences with the country's strong history of illustrative work and blackwork. Tickets are available through the official website. Options include single-day passes and weekend passes. Parking is available in the large lot adjacent to Fabriekspand, though spaces fill quickly on Saturday morning. Several hotels in Roeselare center are within walking distance or a short taxi ride, including chains near the Grote Markt. Visitors should bring cash for deposits and smaller vendors, though most artists accept cards for final payment. The venue has heating but can be drafty in early March, so layers are recommended.