Festi Tattoo

Festi Tattoo 2026 — 2nd Edition at Parc des Arènes de Dax

The second edition of Festi Tattoo took place from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, in the heart of the Parc des Arènes de Dax, as part of the Foire Expo du Grand Dax organized by Alliance Expo. The space dedicated to tattoo art opened its doors from 10 AM to 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday.

Around Twenty Professional Tattoo Artists

The 2026 edition brought together around twenty tattoo artists and creators, including Yaksha Kuperan, Mr Vang, Monkibe, Manny, Lucienne, Godja Ink, Fabien Cu, Doukypick, Azotink, Arcos, Zazou, The Handyfairy, Mimish, Lexy, L'atelier 82, Ady Ink, Quei Lenoir, Misty Witchy, Le vert d'Encre, and Becca. Each brought their unique universe, alternating on-site flash tattoos, demonstrations, and presentations of design boards.

Integration into the Foire Expo

As in 2025, Festi Tattoo was integrated into one of the seven thematic universes of the Foire Expo (Home & Garden, Auto & Camper Van, Gourmet Village, Well-being & Shopping, Tattoo, Art Artisans, Writers). More than 200 exhibitors were present in total at the Parc des Arènes. Access to the Festi Tattoo area was included in the Fair's entrance ticket (5 € entry, 4 € with promotional code TATTOO, free for accompanied under 18s).

Parallel Musical Entertainment

Over the three days, musical entertainment took place on the Fairgrounds: Belly and Soul (oriental dance) and DJ Alex on Friday, Chantal Soulu and Los Hab'Brass Band on Saturday, Buen Rollito (Hispanic and Latin American rhythms) on Sunday. On Friday and Saturday evenings, late-night events extended the event until 11:30 PM with concerts and the gourmet village open.

Friday, May 8, 2026 — 10 AM to 8 PM (late-night until 11:30 PM)

• 10 AM - 8 PM — Festi Tattoo Area: live flash tattoos with the 20 tattoo artists present, design board exhibitions, creator stands.
• 11 AM - 2 PM — Belly and Soul (oriental dance).
• 7 PM - 11 PM — DJ Alex (late-night with gourmet village).

Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 10 AM to 8 PM (late-night until 11:30 PM)

• 10 AM - 8 PM — Festi Tattoo Area: continuation of flash tattoos and demonstrations.
• 11 AM - 3 PM — Chantal Soulu.
• 7 PM - 11 PM — Los Hab'Brass Band (late-night with gourmet village).

Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM

• 10 AM - 6 PM — Festi Tattoo Area: last day of flash tattoos and meetings with tattoo artists.
• 11 AM - 2 PM — Buen Rollito (Hispanic and Latin American rhythms).

Tattoo Artists and Creators Present

• Yaksha Kuperan
• Mr Vang
• Monkibe
• Manny
• Lucienne
• Godja Ink
• Fabien Cu
• Doukypick
• Azotink
• Arcos
• Zazou
• The Handyfairy
• Mimish
• Lexy
• L'atelier 82
• Ady Ink
• Quei Lenoir
• Misty Witchy
• Le vert d'Encre
• Becca

• 2nd edition of Festi Tattoo, an area dedicated to tattoo art at the heart of the Foire Expo du Grand Dax
• Around twenty professional tattoo artists and creators present for 3 days
• Live flash tattoos performed on-site (first come, first served)
• Fair entrance fee: 5 € (4 € with promotional code TATTOO, free for accompanied under 18s)
• Musical entertainment every day (oriental dance, brass band, Hispanic music)
• Late-night events on Friday and Saturday evenings until 11:30 PM with concerts and gourmet village
• Integration into the 7 universes of the Foire Expo (200+ exhibitors at Parc des Arènes)