Estepona’s ExpoTattoo 2026 returns with 160 artists, TikToker and a charity cause worth getting inked for

Tattoo fans across the coast can get their skin prepped and ready as now in its 11th year, ExpoTattoo Estepona is back for three days of live tattooing, competitions, and music with every €5 entry ticket going directly to a children’s cancer charity. Running Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24 at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos in Estepona. 

What is ExpoTattoo Estepona

Organised by Art-Tattoo in partnership with Estepona Town Hall, ExpoTattoo has grown into one of the three most important tattoo conventions in Spain. Gates open each day at 12pm and close at 10pm, giving ink fans a whopping full ten hours across each of the three days to enjoy the art. Entry costs just €5 and all proceeds go to AVOI, the Asociacion de Voluntarios de Oncologia Infantil, an incredible charity which supports children with cancer at the Hospital Materno de Malaga.

Experience over 160 tattoo artists tattooing live

More than 160 tattoo artists from Spain and abroad will be working live throughout the weekend. The incredibly talented guest artist Paqui de Thiago is the headline name for this year, chosen by organisers both for her professional excellence and her distinctive personality. For social media lovers, popular TikToker Tapon de Nerja is also confirmed to attend.

Competitions and titles up for grabs

Competitions run across all three days, with prizes awarded in multiple tattoo categories. Judges will name a Best Tattoo and a Best Decorated Stand. Decorated attendees can also put themselves forward to be crowned Miss or Mister Tattoo. The days wont be silent either with DJ’s and live music accompanying the buzz and hum of tattoo guns

Where and when and how

To enjoy and appreciate this art form that has grown and developed in many different ways over the years, the ExpoTattoo takes place at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Estepona, Admission is €5 on the door each day with no pre-booking required. Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 12pm to 10pm. 

For more information see the Expo social media channels or the Estepona town hall website.