FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tickets for Oporto Tattoo will be available online. Once ticket sales are open, they will be announced on our website and social media channels.

Yes. Tickets will also be available at the event box office, subject to venue capacity.

Yes. Once your ticket has been validated and you have received your event wristband, you may leave and re-enter the venue on the same day. The wristband must remain intact.

This information will be confirmed by the organisation soon.

Yes. Participating tattoo artists will be tattooing throughout all three days of the convention.

It depends on the artist. Some tattoo artists work exclusively by appointment, while others accept walk-ins during the convention. We recommend contacting the artist directly through their social media channels.

Bookings are made directly with each tattoo artist. Check the participating artists on our website and contact your chosen artist through their listed contact details or social media.

Yes. Several artists accept walk-ins during the event, depending on availability. Please check directly with the artist at their stand.

The participating artist list will be available in the “Artists” section of our website and will be updated as new artists are confirmed.

Yes. Oporto Tattoo hosts official tattoo competitions throughout all three days, divided into different styles and categories.

Categories include Traditional, Oriental, Lettering, Portrait, Anime/Manga, Neotraditional, Black & Grey, Colour, New School, Dotwork/Blackwork, Open Category, Best of the Day and Best of the Convention. Categories vary depending on the day.

Specific participation requirements are available in the official competition rules. Please check the regulations before entering a tattoo.

Tattoos are evaluated by a professional jury according to technical and artistic criteria established by the organisation.

The next edition of Oporto Tattoo will take place on April 2, 3 and 4, 2027.

Oporto Tattoo takes place at Gondomar Multiusos Pavilion, in the Porto metropolitan area.

The full programme will be available in the “Programme” section of our website and will be updated as new activities are announced.

No. In addition to tattooing, Oporto Tattoo aims to bring together different forms of art, culture and entertainment, creating a complete three-day experience.

Yes. Gondomar Multiusos Pavilion provides accessibility facilities.

Yes, for personal or professional use.

Yes. Food and beverage options will be available throughout the convention.

No.

No. Smoking is not permitted inside the venue. Please use the designated outdoor areas.

Gondomar Multiusos Pavilion is approximately 10 minutes by car from Porto city centre and around 20 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Updated public transport information will be available in the “Access” section of our website.

Yes. Gondomar Multiusos Pavilion has a large, free car park.

There are many accommodation options in Porto, Gondomar and the surrounding areas. We recommend booking in advance, especially if you plan to attend the convention for the entire weekend.

Tattoo artists interested in participating must complete the application form available in the “Registration” section of our website. Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee participation.

No. Registration works as an application. The Oporto Tattoo organisation will review your application and contact you afterwards regarding its status.

Yes. Brands, shops, artistic projects and other exhibitors interested in participating can contact the organisation to learn more about the available options.

We are open to proposals from brands and partners that align with Oporto Tattoo and our audience. For commercial partnerships, please contact the organisation directly.