The Drogheda Tattoo and Art Festival brings together skilled tattoo artists and piercers from near and far for a vibrant, family-friendly weekend of creativity and fun; alongside live entertainment and contests that showcase world-class tattoo art, an artisan market showcases handmade crafts and unique artworks while food and drink stalls tempt every palate, and a full programme of activities ensures there’s something to delight visitors of all ages.

Yes! Choose walk-in or appointment—artists take both based on availability. Enjoy spontaneous ink while browsing stalls or book ahead to secure a specific artist and time. Our local and visiting tattooists cover many styles; the friendly check-in team will match you, give wait estimates, and explain age, consent, and aftercare rules. Bring reference images or design with an artist on-site. Clean, professional studios in a safe, family-friendly setting.

Tattoos are strictly for adults: you must be 18 or over and provide valid photo ID to get inked at our festival.

Piercings are available to under-18s only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who provides photo ID and signs consent; the guardian must be present for the entire procedure.

For both tattoos and piercings we follow all health and safety regulations, reserve the right to refuse service if identification or consent is not satisfactory, and recommend discussing any medical conditions or allergies with the artist or piercer beforehand.

Tattoo cost varies by artist experience, studio reputation, design size/complexity, and location. Small flash pieces may have fixed modest rates; custom or large work is charged hourly or quoted, ranging from a short one‑hour fee to hundreds or thousands for detailed sleeves or full backs.

“How long is a piece of string?” — there’s no single answer: like tattoo price, it depends on what you need. You decide.

You can take your chances with walk-ins on the day — we’ll accommodate as many people as our schedule allows — or secure your spot by contacting your favourite attending artist directly to make a booking. If you have a specific design, size, placement or time in mind, booking ahead is the best way to ensure the artist can give your piece the attention it deserves; bring reference images and any notes on colour or style to your appointment. Remember to check the artist’s availability, arrive on time, and follow any pre-appointment care instructions they provide to make the session run smoothly.

Tickets can be purchased online through this site at droghedatattooandartfestival.com/buy-tickets or you can buy tickets at the door on the day of the event; purchasing online is quick and lets you secure your spot in advance, while door sales are available subject to capacity, so arrive early to avoid queues.

Your ticket gives you full access to the event floor, where you can enjoy live entertainment, watch talented artists working in real time, browse a wide range of vendors and artist booths, and take part in family-friendly activities throughout the day. Please note that tattoos, piercings, and merchandise are not included in the ticket price and must be paid for directly with the individual artists or vendors.

All attendees must have a valid festival ticket to enter, even if you have a tattoo or piercing appointment. Tickets cover entry to the event, access to live entertainment, markets, family activities, and safety staffing. Please bring your booking confirmation and your ticket (paper or digital) to present at the gate. Appointments do not grant free admission — everyone entering the venue requires a purchased ticket.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or credits. Verify purchase details, date, and time before buying. If organisers cancel, ticket holders will be notified with next steps. For questions or special circumstances, contact our team.