The Gods of ink Tattoo Convention is proud to present the 1st edition of our highly anticipated Tattoo Competition.

This year the Tattoo Competition Stage will showcase some of the most spectacular tattoo artwork in the world, offering visitors a chance to see the best tattoos created over the course of the convention weekend – and the best tattoos done in the world.

Always well-attended, the Tattoo Competition is a highlight of the convention, with artists and clients displaying jaw-dropping skin-inked artworks up on stage.

Our specialist judges will determine which lucky arfists walk away with a coveted prize trophy, created according to convention tradition by silversmiths El Rana. Inspired by religious iconography and featuring genuine ‘ex-voto’ motifs, these coveted awards will take pride of place in the lucky winner’s studios.

We are honoured to be joined by a phenomenal judging panel of tattoo experts. This year, world famous arfists Filip Leu, Mark Mahoney, Luke Atkinson, Junii Salmon and Tin Tin will be filling the score sheets – joined by the sensational Fuel Girls handing over the trophies.

Competition Category:
Best colours
Best realism
Competition Category:
Best black and grey
Best ornamental
Best of day
Competition Category:
Best back piece/coverage
Best of show

April 17-18-19 2026

Messe Frankfurt, Halle 1.2

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