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BLOK 09, Belgrade Tattoo Fest

Belgrade Tattoo Fest First edition

Dates
10–11 October 2026
Venue
VENUE_TBD, Belgrade
A tattoo artist in black gloves works on a client's forearm, her face blurred in motion

The first edition of a tattoo festival in Belgrade. Two days, a jury and six competition categories, with every piece started and finished on the floor.

10–11 October 2026, Belgrade, Two days, Six categories, First edition

About BLOK 09

A tattoo festival built around the work itself. For two days artists tattoo their competition piece on the floor, and a jury scores it in front of the room.

Days
2
Categories
6
Artists
TBD
Countries
TBD

Six categories

  1. 01

    Black and grey realism

    Photographic depth in black and grey, built from soft shading.

  2. 02

    Color realism

    Portraits, nature and objects in full color, rendered true to life.

  3. 03

    Blackwork / graphic

    Solid black, bold geometry, ornament and graphic composition.

  4. 04

    Color graphic / illustrative

    Illustration-led color work: line, flat fills and graphic shape.

  5. 05

    Old school / traditional

    Bold outlines, a limited palette and classic flash motifs.

  6. 06

    Own style

    For work outside the other categories: the artist names the style.

Read the competition rules

Artists

Artists announced soon.

Applications are open in every category. The lineup fills these frames as artists are confirmed.

Apply as artist
Artist TBA01
Artist TBA02
Artist TBA03
Artist TBA04
Artist TBA05
Artist TBA06
Artist TBA07
Artist TBA08

Program

Festival program by day
DayWhat happens
Day 1Saturday 10 OctoberDoors open, artists set up on the floor
Competition pieces start in every category
Walk-up tattooing and flash at the booths
After hours
Day 2Sunday 11 OctoberTattooing continues, competition pieces are finished
Jury review with the tattooed person present
Awards ceremony closes the festival

Times are published closer to the festival.

Venue

An empty industrial hall with tall windows and tables set out for tattoo booths
Venue
A crowd dancing under white light beams at a night party
After hours

VENUE_TBD

Belgrade, Serbia

Tickets

1000RSD

Two days Pay at the door

One piece.Two days.

One application per artist, in one of six categories. The participation fee is 200 EUR, settled offline once your application is accepted.

Apply as artist