The Ink Factory — International Tattoo Convention
The International Tattoo Convention of Lyon
2026
About The Ink Factory
The Ink Factory — edition 2026
The 7th edition of The Ink Factory takes place from September 18 to 20, 2026, at the Halle Tony Garnier in Lyon. Over 350 tattoo artists from 35 countries are expected, featuring a tribute to Marquesan tattooing, category-based contests, conferences, body painting, a burlesque show, and DJ sets.
7th Edition — September 18, 19, and 20, 2026
The 7th edition of The Ink Factory will be held from Friday, September 18, to Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Halle Tony Garnier in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon. Organizers expect over 350 tattoo artists from 35 countries and approximately 15,000 visitors over the three days; the list published on the official website includes 367 names.
Marquesan tattooing in the spotlight
The 2026 edition highlights Marquesan tattooing, rooted in Polynesian culture. More than twenty tattoo artists specializing in this style are announced, some traveling directly from Polynesia, and a dedicated contest category has been created for them. It is the first time the convention has brought together so many, explains founder Teodor Milev. The rest of the lineup covers the major styles of contemporary tattooing: realism, blackwork, traditional and neo-traditional, Japanese, engraving, dotwork, lettering, floral, illustrative, and abstract.
Contests, conferences, and stage
Contests are spread over the three days by stylistic category, judged by a panel of professionals, with awards presented on stage. Conferences on historical and cultural themes are scheduled throughout the weekend: on Saturday afternoon, a 30-minute session is dedicated to Sak Yant, the traditional Thai tattooing practiced in temples, presented by a French speaker trained on-site by monks.
Throughout the three days, there will also be live body painting by Dutch artist Wendy Hoek Van Bentum, performances by the Marquesan dance group Mana Tupuna, a burlesque show by Cervena Fox, and a freestyle motorcycle trial show by Kenny Thomas. Lyon-based DJs will provide music every evening. Two exhibitions will be on display: oil paintings by Franck Anzalone and the "Modern Tribe" photo series by Laurent Ponce.
House of Ink, exhibitors, and food
The convention includes an immersive space called "House of Ink," a charity auction featuring works donated by tattoo artists, nineteen creators and shops, and five food trucks.
The Ink Factory was created by Teodor Milev and Morgane Witlberger, founders of the Lyon-based studio 681 Tattoos. The event is private and entirely self-funded, without subsidies.
Highlights The Ink Factory 2026
- 367 tattoo artists and exhibitors announced on the official website, from 35 countries
- Marquesan tattooing in the spotlight: over twenty Polynesian artists and a dedicated contest category
- Tattoo contests by category over all three days, from Best Trad to Best of Show, with awards ceremonies on stage
- Conference on Sak Yant, traditional Thai temple tattooing, on Saturday afternoon
- Ongoing live body painting by Wendy Hoek Van Bentum and Marquesan dance by Mana Tupuna
- Burlesque show by Cervena Fox and freestyle motorcycle trial by Kenny Thomas
- Lyon-based DJ sets every evening: KILIAN, NOO, MAX BARKER, RAFA, and RAYA
- "House of Ink" immersive space, charity auction, and five food trucks
Programme The Ink Factory 2026
Opening Hours
- Friday, September 18, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The detailed daily schedule is not yet available: the "Friday," "Saturday," and "Sunday" columns on the official website's events page currently state "Program to be announced." Everything listed below is confirmed, but specific performance times have not yet been released.
Tattoo Contests
Participating tattoo artists can enter pieces created on-site to be judged by a panel of professionals, and visitors are also invited to showcase their own tattoos. Awards ceremonies take place on stage following each contest.
Friday, September 18
- Best Trad
- Best Neotrad / New school
- Best Ornamental / Graphic
- Best of Day
Saturday, September 19
- Best Japanese / Oriental
- Best Realistic
- Best Black & Grey
- Best of Day
Sunday, September 20
- Best Extra Large (Bodysuit / Full Back / Full Front)
- Best Color
- Best Polynesian
- Best Collaboration
- Best of Day
- Best of Show
The "Best Polynesian" category has been introduced for this edition, which brings together over twenty tattoo artists specializing in this style, some traveling directly from Polynesia.
Conferences
- Saturday afternoon — Sak Yant: traditional Thai tattooing practiced in temples and monasteries. A 30-minute session led by a French speaker trained on-site by monks.
The organizers have announced additional conferences on historical and cultural themes throughout the weekend, with further details to follow.
Shows, Exhibitions, and Performances — Ongoing throughout the event
- Wendy Hoek Van Bentum — Live body painting throughout the event. Dutch artist.
- Mana Tupuna — Marquesan dance group (Polynesia), performing throughout the event.
- Cervena Fox — Burlesque show: retro glamour, elaborate costumes, and choreography.
- Kenny Thomas — Freestyle motorcycle trial show.
- Franck Anzalone — Oil painting exhibition, "L'Écho du Temps" series, in a Caravaggesque style. A tattoo artist specializing in Irezumi, he grinds his own pigments and creates his paint using ancient methods.
- Laurent Ponce — "Modern Tribe" photo exhibition, portraits of tattooed and transformed bodies.
- House of Ink — Immersive space dedicated to the world of tattooing.
Music — DJ sets every evening
- KILIAN — Afro house, house, and melodic techno.
- NOO — Lyon-based duo (Chris & Will), project launched in 2020: melodic techno and tech house, Zoo Corp collective.
- MAX BARKER — Lyon-based, over twenty years of mixing, house and tech house sets. Long performed under the alias Demon Soul.
- RAFA — Lyon-based DJ and producer: house, techno, hard music, and drum'n'bass.
- RAYA — DJ.
Charity Auction
Tattoo artists at the convention donate works to be auctioned during the event, with proceeds benefiting organizations supported by the organizers. The theme and medium are open: paper, canvas, skateboard decks, sneakers, or sculpture.
Shops, Creators, and Exhibitors
- Crève Clothing — Screen-printed clothing made in France, brand created in Laval in 2015.
- Points De Suture — Small-batch ready-to-wear and unique pieces.
- Rhumzozo — Arranged rums in the traditional Reunionese Creole style.
- Lilian Magnétiseur — Natural stone bracelets, pendants, and rings, abstract paintings, and energy healing for tattoo artists and the tattooed.
- Azache — Handmade, custom ready-to-wear by Anaïs Chen.
- Ipsitaa — Women's and men's collections with gypsy, tribal, and urban inspiration, produced in small quantities.
- Evil Judy — Handmade unisex alternative jewelry.
- Chach'art CUSTOM — Spray-painted graffiti on wood, barrels, Playmobil, and bowling pins.
- Strass by Audette — Dental jewelry application.
- Manu Santa Estilo — Pen drawings.
- Since Nothing — Hand-screen-printed streetwear, made to order.
- Family's Curiosity — Cabinet of curiosities: wet specimens, skulls, skeletons, fossils, diaphanization, and meteorite jewelry.
- Speaking Hands — Engraving and jewelry, floral, ornamental, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco motifs.
- CBeDink — CBD products made in Ardèche.
- La Tatoueuse de Bijoux — Stainless steel jewelry assembled in Paris by Charlotte Vermeil.
- Diamond Dust — Clothing with a tattoo, rock, and metal aesthetic.
- Devilknailz — Alternative nail art.
- Grotesk — Custom calligraffiti.
- Alice Pegna — Artisanal jewelry with a minimalist design, presented in 24-karat gold-plated brass.
Food and Drink
- Frères Barbet — Traditional Lyon "bouchon" from Oullins: andouillette gratin, tripe, meats, and regional wines.
- Tchin Tok Food — Asian specialties.
- All Fred's — Meats.
- Le Bar à Cookies d'Élise — Freshly baked cookies.
- Dionis — Greek flavors.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
The 367 tattoo artists and exhibitors of the 2026 edition
Full list published by the organization, with the styles announced for each. Each tattoo artist manages their own appointments: for a specific project, please contact them in advance. Some also offer "flash" tattoos available on-site without an appointment.
- 3ème Oeil — Neotrad, Black & Grey
- 6Rilink — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Abdel PEDRO — Color, Japanese, Neotrad
- Afleursdepeaux.ink — Floral, Black & Grey
- Ahrip — Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Aïnnarmor — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Aivar TATTOO — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Ajarn MATTHIEU — Thai Trad
- Ajarn RUNG — Thai Trad
- Akai — Japanese, Black & Grey
- Alemao — Color, Trad / New school
- Alessio VANZAN — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic, Realism
- Alex RODRIGUEZ The One — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Alexis Landais / PADAWAN — Black & Grey, Realism
- Alexxx ABREU — Color, Japanese
- Alheqw — Color, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Ali CHELIK — Black & Grey, Realism
- Alina VIVES — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Alino THE TENTACLE — Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Alyson DACHER — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Amanda BANANA — Color, Neotrad
- Ambre TATTOOER — Color, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Amy MYMOUSE — Color, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Ana MADY SUN — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Anakin — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Andrea BECCHI — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Andrea SCHIAVON — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Andrej CAVAR — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Anna MEHARIS — Neotrad, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Anthonink — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Anto DE KARAVAN — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Anto DLT — Blackwork, Illustrative
- Antoine LC — Black & Grey, Realism
- Armandoelcaos — Biomechanical, Black & Grey, Realism
- Arnaud PRADIER — Black & Grey, Realism
- Arthur PONCELIN — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Ayrton SICKBIRD — Dotwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Bad MOUUD — Color, Ornamental / Graphic, Realism
- BaumInk — Blackwork, Illustrative
- Belly BUTTON — Color, Abstract Graphic
- Ben.f.ink — Color, Neotrad
- Benn_RTWRK — Cartoon, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Benten — Black & Grey, Realism
- Bernie — Blackwork, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Bibiche TATTOO — Color, Floral, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Bizen — Japanese, Black & Grey
- Black CROWN INK — Lettering, Black & Grey, Realism
- Black_MORUE — Blackwork, Floral, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Blackbubble — Biomechanical, Color, Black & Grey
- Blasqo — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Bluntforce INK — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Bohemian TATTOO — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Bonni TATTOO — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Boun CANG — Black & Grey, Realism
- Bout DE CHARBON — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Bryan GALVAN — Black & Grey, Realism
- Bumby — Color, Manga, Trad / New school
- C.K. LOW — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Calypso — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey
- Cassie CACHOU — Cartoon, Color, Manga, Trad / New school
- Catagay ATES — Black & Grey, Realism
- Céline TATTOO — Black & Grey, Realism
- Chapta — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Charlie NOIRMAIN — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Chico — Blackwork, Floral, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Chico LUCO — Lettering, Black & Grey, Realism
- Chriss — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Christelle SOUVERBIE — Black & Grey, Realism
- Christian ENCRE DU PEUPLE — Color, Japanese, Neotrad, Trad / New school
- Cihanaksoy — Black & Grey, Realism
- Claire CLAIRE — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Cloe DANTON — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Coen MITCHELL — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic, Polynesian, Realism
- Coline — Cartoon, Color, Trad / New school
- Cozer — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Cris LE VIL — Biomechanical, Blackwork, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Dah TATTOO — Color, Floral, Manga, Black & Grey, Realism
- Dang Hoi NGUYEN — Black & Grey, Realism
- Danilo BONIELLO — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- David BARAO — Color, Trad / New school
- David DE PERTUIS — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Realism
- David JEREMY — Black & Grey, Realism
- David.F — Color, Japanese, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Davide CALZONI — Japanese, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Dean LAIBACHINK — Black & Grey, Realism
- Diego MORAES — Japanese, Black & Grey, Realism
- Dim DELGADO — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Dimitri FELONY — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Dmonrog — Black & Grey, Realism
- Doctor SUNDA — Blackwork, Engraving, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Dorothy PURPLE — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Duc DE LYON — Abstract Graphic, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Dylan LEMOINE — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Dystopiak — Dotwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Easy SACHA — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Eddie TATTOO — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Eddy — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Edonaï — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- El PECKA — Blackwork, Color, Neotrad, Black & Grey, Realism
- Elie GRAFF’INK — Cartoon, Color, Manga, Trad / New school
- Elle PRISELLE — Color, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Emanuele SIRCANA — Color, Japanese
- Emrah UNCU — Blackwork, Dotwork, Black & Grey
- Erromis — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Fab INGG — Color, Illustrative, Trad / New school
- Fabbio — Dotwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Fabien ABBET — Black & Grey, Realism
- Fabien CIBOT — Color, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Realism
- Fakeskintattoo — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Fede CARBO — Color, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Flo PAPAYA — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Flocon — Blackwork, Illustrative, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Flowkin — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Francisco FONTES — Blackwork, Dotwork, Black & Grey
- Freddy GRICOURT — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Freddy TETUMU — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- G2Barbero — Japanese, Black & Grey
- Gabriele FRANCISETTI — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Garyou — Color, Japanese
- GDC — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Ghis MELOU — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Glenn TTT — Black & Grey, Realism
- God Is Art — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Realism
- Golden BROWN — Color, Japanese, Neotrad
- Golem — Color, Illustrative, Manga, Neotrad
- Gonzo LE DOZO — Color, Japanese
- Gully TATTOO — Realism
- Gwen J — Color, Neotrad
- Hanaé ANAHATA — Color, Dotwork, Floral, Ornamental / Graphic
- Hannah GRACIANO — Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Hasan BOZAL — Black & Grey, Realism
- Helvic — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Hemera TATTOO — Black & Grey, Realism
- Hexapode — Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Hooni TTT — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Hori RYOKU — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Horie — Color, Japanese, Neotrad
- Horikashi — Color, Japanese
- Horishige — Color, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Horisoi — Color, Japanese
- Horitaru — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Hubs — Color, Illustrative, Manga, Realism
- Hugy — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Ilian NIKOLOV — Color, Trad / New school
- Imtalavera — Color, Neotrad
- Imzunii — Color, Japanese
- In KALAYA — Color, Dotwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Ink’al — Black & Grey, Realism
- Ivan PANAYOTOV — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Jadie INK — Color, Manga
- James ARTINK — Color, Realism
- Javi CASTILLO — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Javisae — Color, Japanese
- Jay MARCEAU — Color, Japanese, Neotrad
- Jay SAMPAGUITA — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Jay TATTS — Lettering, Black & Grey
- JCA Point Noir — Abstract, Abstract Graphic, Black & Grey
- Jean MOGNON — Color, Realism
- Jee SAYA — Color, Japanese
- Jeremy LORENZATO — Black & Grey, Realism
- JerrySign — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Jo BERNET — Black & Grey, Realism
- Jo MADDRAFT — Color, Japanese, Neotrad
- Joanna — Floral, Black & Grey
- Joao NOSLEN — Black & Grey, Realism
- Jody BOUCARD — Color, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Joel ALBA — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Jose Andres MONZON — Black & Grey, Realism
- Joy — Black & Grey, Realism
- Jubs — Color, Illustrative
- Judicael — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Julie RG — Color, Manga, Neotrad
- Julien DELHAYE — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Julien THIBERS — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Junkjane | Alisa SAHAR — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Kaasachi — Abstract Graphic, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Kaiden RICHARDS — Black & Grey, Realism
- Kaira — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Kalu — Color, Abstract Graphic, Black & Grey, Realism
- Karo — Color, Floral, Trad / New school
- Kashmir — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Kateryna METINOVA — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Kbn SENSIBILITEY — Color, Neotrad
- Kelian ANDRE — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Kiyoharu TATTOOER — Black & Grey, Realism
- Komachi — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Konjo — Color, Japanese
- Kosto — Color, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Ksenia SIMONE — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Kseno — Blackwork, Ornamental / Graphic
- Kun — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Kventi — Black & Grey, Realism
- L’Emeraude — Color, Neotrad
- L’oiseau — Abstract Graphic, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Lacamladope — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Lacarpe — Lettering, Black & Grey
- LaDewolf — Color, Japanese
- Laena INK WARD — Color, Manga, Neotrad
- LaSimo — Color, Trad / New school
- Lau ALVES — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Laurent Z — Dotwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Le Xeal — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Lebar CHOMBI — Abstract, Black & Grey
- Leeva — Dotwork, Floral, Black & Grey
- Lélé — Color, Neotrad, Realism
- Lemela_tatoo — Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Leo LAURO — Color, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Leon CAMELEON — Color, Neotrad
- Lexie TAMASKA — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Lili TATTOO — Watercolor, Color
- Linseï — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Lionel MRBIZ — Color, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Lk_black — Blackwork, Neotrad, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Loren DE FER — Blackwork, Engraving, Black & Grey
- Loumia — Black & Grey, Realism
- LS TATTOO — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Luc EXCALIBUR — Black & Grey, Realism
- Lucas SLEVIN — Color, Realism
- Ludai — Abstract, Color, Floral, Black & Grey
- M.E.O.D.E — Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- M.poil.tattoo — Blackwork, Engraving, Black & Grey
- Maaya.J — Floral, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- MaDe EN COULEUR — Color, Illustrative, Neotrad, Trad / New school
- Maeva FLORA — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Maikiu — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Majo — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Manu RODUIGUEZ — Black & Grey, Realism
- Manuella ANA — Color, Neotrad, Trad / New school
- Marc BONZ — Color, Trad / New school
- Marcosad — Blackwork, Manga, Black & Grey
- Mareto — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Marilou L. Sacré — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Marin MARIN — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey
- Marina FARRAN — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Mariya – 茉凛灼 — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Mark BLACKSCAB — Black & Grey, Realism
- Marra TATTS — Color, Trad / New school
- Marta NORAI — Color, Trad / New school
- Mat’tattoo — Black & Grey, Realism
- Mathias DOMERGUE — Black & Grey, Realism
- Matt LINK — Color, Japanese, Neotrad, Black & Grey, Realism
- Maude MIEL — Color, Japanese, Ornamental / Graphic
- Max INK INDUSTRY — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Max L’APACHE — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Max LENART — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Meiko ALMA — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Mel GHYBSON — Color, Illustrative, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Mert SONMEZ — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Miki — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Millette — Blackwork, Dotwork, Illustrative
- Mink BELL — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Mirfin — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Moanatoa — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Monique PERES — Color, Neotrad
- Monti — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Moonchild — Manga, Black & Grey
- Mosh — Color, Japanese, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Mvrk TATTOO — Color, Neotrad
- Mylène ADN — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- N’umea — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Natsuko — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Neko — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Nelson — Neotrad, Black & Grey, Realism
- Nick CUERVO — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Nicolas VELASCO — Color, Realism
- Niko — Black & Grey, Realism
- Niko NERDO — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Nohotatau — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Nouveau — Color, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Nuitnoireparis — Black & Grey, Realism
- Omtaktakom — Abstract Graphic, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Otalia INK — Black & Grey, Realism
- P87 — Lettering, Black & Grey, Realism
- Pablo JOHANSSON — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Patutiki BY TETIU — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Paul NORTHE — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Paul TOUGAS — Black & Grey, Realism
- Paulo VEIGA — Color, Japanese, Neotrad, Trad / New school
- Paupiette — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Pavel KALOYANOV — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Peter PANTHER — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- PeyPo. — Blackwork, Dotwork, Floral, Ornamental / Graphic
- Pierre LIO — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Plume DE PAN — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Portillatattoos — Black & Grey, Realism
- Quang PHOENIX — Black & Grey, Realism
- Rafael JRAW — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Reddog — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Redstyle — Color, Trad / New school
- Rémi RED — Color, Neotrad, Black & Grey, Realism
- Rinzin — Color, Japanese
- Rodolphe ERINOFF — Color, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Romain TRIPTIK — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Rond KVLT — Lettering, Black & Grey
- Roxane DUQUENNE — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Ryupats — Color, Japanese
- Sailor JUNE — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Sainte ELO — Blackwork, Floral, Black & Grey, Realism
- Sanpedro SANCHEZ — Blackwork, Illustrative, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Satsugai — Watercolor, Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Sektor — Black & Grey, Realism
- Seven ECHEK — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Shakoy — Color, Manga, Neotrad, Ornamental / Graphic
- ShanBon — Color, Illustrative, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Shaolinkpopey — Black & Grey, Realism
- Sililo — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Sofiya BELOUSOVA — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Sofy TATTOOS — Color, Trad / New school
- Solemn — Color, Neotrad
- Sören SANGKUHL — Color, Japanese
- Specimen — Abstract, Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Spectra LABO — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Stevetaniou — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Stilettotattooer — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Şükrü ERDEM — Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Suncha — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Realism
- Tamas „Indy“ LEINER — Color, Illustrative, Neotrad, Black & Grey
- Tattoo SPRAY — Black & Grey, Realism
- Tattoo TEK — Abstract, Abstract Graphic, Black & Grey, Realism
- Tattoosbytaki — Black & Grey, Realism
- Teiki HOATAPU — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Telman TATTOO — Black & Grey, Realism
- Temauri TATTOO — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Terence ESTRADA — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic, Polynesian
- Théa — Color, Realism
- Theo GUDNA — Color, Trad / New school
- Theodoors — Color, Trad / New school
- Thomas CARLI JARLIER — Black & Grey, Realism
- Thomas DHT — Color, Black & Grey, Realism
- Thomas VINCENT — Black & Grey, Realism
- Tim MASSIN — Color, Realism
- Tivetattoo — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Tommy DESSAUGE — Color, Japanese
- Tommy GTN — Blackwork, Color, Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Tomoya — Color, Japanese
- Tomso — Black & Grey, Trad / New school
- Toné — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Toni-Lou — Color, Floral, Neotrad
- Tony RAMOS — Color, Realism
- Toon TRB — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Tristan PARET — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic, Realism
- Vada COME VADA — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Vagalam — Blackwork, Illustrative, Black & Grey
- Vaimoe TATAU — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Valera REUTOV — Cartoon, Illustrative, Trad / New school
- Van — Black & Grey, Realism
- Veingaroa — Black & Grey, Polynesian
- Velociraprose — Piercing
- Vic DUPUY — Color, Trad / New school
- Vik.B — Cartoon, Color, Trad / New school
- Vincent HOLY TIGER — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey
- Wax2 — Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Wendy WEN O — Ornamental / Graphic
- Will KANG — Black & Grey, Realism
- William HAMER — Lettering, Black & Grey
- William L’AIGUILLE — Color, Japanese, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Wls_ink — Blackwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- Wuse — Black & Grey, Realism
- Xam — Color, Japanese, Trad / New school
- Yang LIU — Color, Japanese
- Yann TATTOO — Black & Grey, Realism
- Yeon — Color, Japanese
- Ygrek — Black & Grey, Realism
- Yohann ROCHE — Color, Neotrad
- Yvan LUCKER — Blackwork, Black & Grey
- Zong — Dotwork, Black & Grey, Ornamental / Graphic
- 嵐 – Aiashi — Color, Japanese
Prices The Ink Factory 2026
3-day pass: €45.
Student and disabled visitor rate: €13, upon presentation of valid ID, available for purchase on-site only.
Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult, upon presentation of proof of age.
A dedicated entry lane is reserved for tickets purchased online.
Practical information — The Ink Factory
Practical Information
Getting there
By metro: Line B, Debourg station.
By tram: Line T1, Halle Tony Garnier station.
By bus: Lines 34 and 60 from Perrache, Halle Tony Garnier stop.
By car: Paid parking is available near the Halle Tony Garnier. Access via Boulevard Yves Farge or Quai Perrache.
Tickets
- 1-day pass: €18
- 3-day pass: €45
- Student and disabled visitor rate: €13, available on-site only with valid ID/proof
- Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult, upon presentation of proof of age
Opening hours
- Friday: 1 pm - 11 pm
- Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm
- Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
On-site
Pets are not allowed. Outside food and drinks are not permitted; however, several food trucks are available inside the venue. The nearest ATMs are located near the Debourg metro station.
Contact
The Ink Factory
Halle Tony Garnier
20 place Docteurs Charles et Christophe Mérieux
69007 Lyon
Email: [email protected]
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.
Where does it take place — The Ink Factory
The Ink Factory in brief
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