Caen Tattoo Festival 2026: the must-attend event for tattoo enthusiasts
From 23 to 25 October 2026, Normandy is getting ready to host a brand-new event with the Caen Tattoo Festival.
The first edition will take place at the Caen Exhibition Centre, just 2 hours from Paris.
An unmissable event for tattoo enthusiasts as well as curious visitors passing through the region.An international-scale festival for its first edition in Caen
For its launch, the Caen Tattoo Festival is going big, with more than 450 tattoo artists from all over the world.
Over three days, you will be able to discover a wide range of styles, techniques and cultures surrounding contemporary tattooing.
A unique opportunity to see Caen transformed into a European capital of tattoo culture and to leave with an exceptional tattoo.
During the festival, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk directly with tattoo artists from Japan, China, the United States, France and Spain, discover their portfolios and, for the most enthusiastic visitors, leave with the tattoo of their dreams created on site.
Here are some of the artists not to be missed:
Beyond the tattoo sessions, the festival also offers a lively programme of shows, artistic performances and concerts.
You will also be able to discover several exhibitions dedicated to tattoo culture, including the William Robinson Museum and the Prison Tattoo Machine.
🗓️ Dates: 23 to 25 October 2026
📍Address: Caen Exhibition Centre, 17 rue Joseph Philippon, 14000 Caen
⌚Opening hours: Friday 23 from 1 pm to 11:30 pm, Saturday 24 from 10 am to 11:30 pm, Sunday 25 from 10 am to 8 pm
💶Prices: from €18.50 in advance (€22 on site); 3-day pass from €33.50 in advance
To make the most of all three days of the festival, stay at one of the two partner hotels of the Caen Tattoo Festival 2026.
The Best Western Royal Hotel enjoys a prime location close to the castle and the train station. You can reach the Caen Exhibition Centre in less than 10 minutes by car.
Stay in a 3-star hotel overlooking Place de la République.
All our rooms combine comfort and modernity. You can also enjoy the bar for a relaxing drink and the generous breakfast served every morning.
Another major advantage is the secure underground public car park located just around twenty metres from the hotel.
The first edition will take place at the Caen Exhibition Centre, just 2 hours from Paris.
An unmissable event for tattoo enthusiasts as well as curious visitors passing through the region.
An international-scale festival for its first edition in Caen
For its launch, the Caen Tattoo Festival is going big, with more than 450 tattoo artists from all over the world.Over three days, you will be able to discover a wide range of styles, techniques and cultures surrounding contemporary tattooing.
A unique opportunity to see Caen transformed into a European capital of tattoo culture and to leave with an exceptional tattoo.
Tattoo artists at the first 2026 edition
During the festival, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk directly with tattoo artists from Japan, China, the United States, France and Spain, discover their portfolios and, for the most enthusiastic visitors, leave with the tattoo of their dreams created on site.Here are some of the artists not to be missed:
- Christopher Mendez;
- Cedrick Opiate;
- Hina Tatau;
- Guiguidrawings;
- Aleksandr Gusev;
- Carlos Acosta;
- Glenn Cuzen;
- Assoul’ink;
- Rctatto, etc.
Entertainment at the Caen Tattoo Festival
Beyond the tattoo sessions, the festival also offers a lively programme of shows, artistic performances and concerts.
You will also be able to discover several exhibitions dedicated to tattoo culture, including the William Robinson Museum and the Prison Tattoo Machine.
Practical information
🗓️ Dates: 23 to 25 October 2026📍Address: Caen Exhibition Centre, 17 rue Joseph Philippon, 14000 Caen
⌚Opening hours: Friday 23 from 1 pm to 11:30 pm, Saturday 24 from 10 am to 11:30 pm, Sunday 25 from 10 am to 8 pm
💶Prices: from €18.50 in advance (€22 on site); 3-day pass from €33.50 in advance
Where to stay during the Caen Tattoo Festival?
To make the most of all three days of the festival, stay at one of the two partner hotels of the Caen Tattoo Festival 2026.
The Best Western Royal Hotel enjoys a prime location close to the castle and the train station. You can reach the Caen Exhibition Centre in less than 10 minutes by car.
Stay in a 3-star hotel overlooking Place de la République.
All our rooms combine comfort and modernity. You can also enjoy the bar for a relaxing drink and the generous breakfast served every morning.
Another major advantage is the secure underground public car park located just around twenty metres from the hotel.
