Brighton Tattoo Convention 2027

The 18th Brighton Tattoo Convention is a weekend celebration of tattooing and body art held at The Brighton Centre in the seaside city of Brighton. Taking place on 27-28 February 2027, the show features 350+ hand-picked artists & studios and 60+ carefully chosen vendors & suppliers, with an expected crowd over the two days.

What to expect

• 350+ hand picked working tattooists and studios
• 60+ unique vendors and suppliers
• Live music and competitions on the purpose-built stage in the centre of the venue
• Bars, food, and exclusive show merchandise
• Themed Syndicate Rooms (London's Blank Collective returning with a fresh theme)

About the show

Now into its 18th year (running since its first edition in Brighton), the convention returned the purpose-built stage layout that was well received at the 17th show, with live music and on-stage competitions. Artist and trader applications open later in the summer, and visitor tickets go on sale from October. The show's poster artwork is created by the show organiser Emily Dominguez (EmBlackheart).

Dates and venue

The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, 27-28 February 2027. Dates and venue confirmed from the official Brighton Tattoo Convention website.