Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA

Ink, art, and alternative culture – the Manchester Tattoo Convention is a weekend-long celebration of all three.

This annual festival is the biggest tattoo convention in the UK – so it’s great news that it’s coming to Depot Mayfield on 26 and 27 July 2025. Top tattoo artists and ink enthusiasts will be travelling from far and wide to be there (while you just need a bus ticket into town).

Its popularity is thanks to its welcoming festival vibe – there’ll be food trucks, live music, artisan market traders, tattoo competitions with huge money prizes, graffiti art, chilli-eating contests, samba-dancing, DJs . . .  and a friendly and diverse community of people united by their love of tattoos.

You don’t need to be inked from head-to-toe to feel at home here. It’s for anyone who’s curious about body art and the alternative culture around it.

It’s also a brilliant way to get inspired and see what’s out there when it comes to tattoos and subculture style. With over 500 top tattoo artists in one place, it puts you right at the centre of the scene.

Main image credit: @joshcoburntattoo at Swan St Tattoo

Manchester’s best day out for tattoo fans

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Next-level food and drink

Arrive hungry – the food and coffee truck options are always spot-on, plus there’s a bar on site too.

Inspired shopping

One-of-a-kind artisan traders selling all manner of cool stuff.

Big-money competitions

There’s a £4,000 prize pot for the tattoo competitions. And don’t miss the chilli-eating contest – not as financially lucrative but you’ll get all the kudos.

Epic live shows

Body painting, samba dancing, fire performances, live graffiti art – there’s a lot happening here and that’s before we even get to the . . .

Awesome Tattoooos

500+ world-class tattoo artists showcasing a huge range of techniques and styles from blackwork to realism to neo traditional and everything in between. Some are offering walk-ups or you can arrange an appointment directly with the artist beforehand.

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