At a glance
Mid-May
Friday to Sunday.
450+
Tattoo artists from all over the world, in 2026.
12€
Day ticket in 2026, €24 for all three days.
Tae Kwon Do
Faliro's Olympic indoor arena, on Poseidonos Avenue.
What you’ll see
The hall fills with stands, and at most of them someone is getting tattooed right then. You can get one too, if you book with the artist in advance or find a free slot on the day. Every day there’s a «Best of Day» contest for the day’s best tattoos. In 2026 there were also DJs, graffiti, bike and skate shows, a fire show, pole dance, body painting and a games room. At the «Star Your Body» stand all proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Greece.
The artists work at their stands all day.
Many bring ready designs or draw them on the spot.
Some tattoos take the whole day.
Ask about a free slot if you want a tattoo the same day.
Photos from a tattoo convention in Brussels: Miguel Discart (CC BY-SA 2.0), Wikimedia Commons.
Hours and tickets
These were the hours in 2026:
- Friday: 14:00–23:00.
- Saturday: 11:00–24:00.
- Sunday: 11:00–22:00.
A day ticket cost €12 and a three-day ticket €24. Tattoos are paid separately to each artist.
How to get to Tae Kwon Do
- Ioulianou 50 → Victoria station: 3 minutes on foot.
- Line 1 (green): towards Piraeus, one stop to Omonia.
- Line 2 (red): towards Elliniko, two stops to Syntagma.
- Tram from Syntagma: take the tram that runs down Syngrou Avenue to the coast and get off at the «Delta Falirou» stop. The arena is right next to it.
About 45 minutes in total. By taxi it's about 9 kilometres via Syngrou, around 20 minutes without traffic.
🖋️ From Ioulianou 50 to Tae Kwon Do
Metro to Syntagma and tram to Delta Falirou. Tap the arena for the route in Google Maps.
Kathy’s tip: if you want a tattoo from a particular artist, message them weeks ahead, because appointments fill up fast. If you just want to look, Friday afternoon is probably less crowded than Saturday. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is next door, for a walk afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Athens Tattoo Convention in 2027?
The dates have not been announced. It takes place every May, Friday to Sunday; we expect it roughly from Friday 14 May to Sunday 16 May (estimate).
Do I have to get a tattoo to go in?
No. Anyone can go in with a ticket, and most people come to look.
Can I get a tattoo there?
Yes, if you book an appointment with the artist in advance or find a free slot on the day. The price is agreed with the artist.
Is it far from Ioulianou 50?
About 45 minutes by metro and tram, or 20 minutes by taxi without traffic.
— Kathy
