The King of Ink Tattoo Championship 2026

Welcome to The King of Ink Tattoo Championship 2026 , an international tattoo competition taking place at the Jakob-Kiefer-Halle in Bad Kreuznach from October 12–18, 2026.

The week is dedicated to tattoo artistry and competition, bringing participating artists together in front of an audience and jury before the programme culminates in the tattoo convention weekend on October 17–18.

A full week focused on technique, creativity and the competitive side of contemporary tattoo culture in Bad Kreuznach.