Big Tattoo Meltdown 2026
Big Tattoo Meltdown 2026
Big Tattoo Meltdown 2026 - Saturday
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
May 16, 2026 at 09:00
Doors open at 10:00
Doors open at 10:00
Last date to apply: May 1, 2026
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Please note - this is a ballot for Saturday day tickets. IT’S BACK! The Midlands best tattoo show is returning to Nottingham for another year, bigger, better and busier! With even more of the UK’s top tattoo artists, an even bigger collection of quirky traders and even better stage shows featuring acrobatics, pyrotechnics and even a celebrity strongman - there really is something for everyone! Whether you’re looking to get tattooed at the show, grab a gift that’s not on the high street, or just have a great day out, you won’t want to miss Big Tattoo Meltdown 2026!
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