
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.
True Love Tattoo Convention #7 is a two-day tattoo convention taking place March 7-8, 2026, at Fabriekspand in Roeselare, Belgium. The event features live tattooing by international and local artists, vendor booths selling equipment and merchandise, and on-stage tattoo competitions in categories like black and grey and color work. Artists work from open to close each day, taking both appointments and walk-up clients. The convention is held in an industrial venue on the edge of Roeselare, a city in West Flanders with active local tattoo studios. This is the seventh edition of the show, which draws collectors from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany.
The event takes place March 7-8, 2026, at Fabriekspand in Roeselare, Belgium. Fabriekspand is located on the outskirts of the city center with parking available on-site. Doors open at 11:00 AM both days.
Artists tattoo live on the convention floor while visitors watch. Competitions run on the main stage with categories for different styles. Vendors sell tattoo supplies, clothing, and jewelry. The bar serves drinks and food trucks handle meals outside.
Tickets are available through the official website at http://www.truelovetattooconvention.be/. You can buy day passes or weekend passes online. Print your ticket or show it on your phone at the entrance.
Bring a valid ID, cash for deposits and small purchases, and comfortable shoes for standing on concrete floors. If you want to get tattooed, contact artists in advance to book time slots. The venue has heating but can be drafty in March.
Yes. The layout is easy to navigate and the crowd is smaller than major European conventions like Milan or London. You can walk the entire floor in an hour. Staff at the entrance can answer questions about the schedule and floor plan.