The Ink Factory — International Tattoo Convention

The Ink Factory: Lyon, World Capital of Tattoo

Created in 2018, The Ink Factory is Lyon's international tattoo convention. In just a few editions, it has risen to become a world-renowned event in the tattoo industry, rivaling the biggest conventions in Berlin, London, and New York. The ambition of its founders: to bring together internationally renowned artists and showcase this ancient art form in an exceptional setting.

Halle Tony Garnier: A Monumental Venue

Each year, the convention takes over the Halle Tony Garnier, an emblematic monument of Lyon listed as a Historic Monument, located in the 7th arrondissement. With its 15,000 m² of exhibition space, this former livestock market converted into a concert and event venue offers a spectacular and unique setting in France to host hundreds of tattoo artist booths and various entertainment stages.

350 Tattoo Artists from Around the World

Each edition brings together over 350 tattoo artists from 25 countries, covering all styles and techniques of contemporary tattooing:

• Traditional Japanese (Irezumi) and Neo-Japanese
• Realism and Hyperrealism
• Blackwork and Dotwork
• Old School and New School
• Polynesian and Tribal
• Watercolor, Illustrative, and Abstract
• Lettering, Floral, and many other styles

Much More Than a Tattoo Convention

The Ink Factory is not just about the practice of tattooing. The event offers a complete artistic program: live concerts, DJ sets, artistic performances, and tattoo contests. The vibrant atmosphere of the convention blends the concentration of artists at work, the excitement of visitors getting tattooed live, and the energy of the shows that punctuate the three days of the event.

Phenomenal Success

In just six editions, The Ink Factory welcomed over 14,000 visitors during its fifth edition in 2024, confirming its status as a major event on Lyon's cultural calendar. The convention attracts a diverse audience, from tattoo enthusiasts to the simply curious, drawn by the unique atmosphere and artistic quality of the event.

Lyon, City of Tattoo

Lyon has long been a stronghold of tattooing in France, with an exceptional concentration of renowned studios and artists. The Ink Factory capitalizes on this local culture while giving it an international dimension, making the city a convergence point for the global tattoo community every September.