To make your visit to DOCON unforgettable, we have prepared the most important information and answers to the most frequently asked questions for you.
You can easily purchase digital tickets online at our partner Vivenu.
You can also buy your tickets at the box office on the day of your visit.
On all event days you have the possibility to buy your tickets for TattooCon at the box office.
Ticket prices for TattooCon are €25 for a day ticket.
If you want to spend the whole weekend at the fair, you can pay €65.
VIP tickets for the entire weekend are available for €95.
You can get your VIP wristband at the Tattoocon information stand, which is located directly in the entrance area.
Students up to and including 14 years of age, receive free admission.
If you have the appropriate ID with the B or G mark, you will receive reduced admission at the box office. Your accompanying person will receive their ticket free of charge.
There is a direct connection to the A1, A45, A2, A42 and A44 motorways via the B1.
From Dortmund Central Station, the exhibition grounds can be reached in 10 minutes via a dedicated train and subway connection (U 45). The stop (Westfalenhallen) is located opposite the main entrance to the Westfalenhalle.
A total of 4 international airports are located within a radius of 90 km. From Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Cologne airports, visitors can reach the trade fair center quickly and easily by bus and train. In addition, the Dortmund trade fair center is only 12 km away from Dortmund Airport.
Smoking is prohibited in the entire halls! Smoking areas will be set up in front of the main entrance and at the rear end of the hall to the service yard.
By the way: The same rules also apply to vaping!
Yes, children below 14 are admitted free of charge.
Dogs must stay outside. Access is not permitted for reasons of hygiene. Therapy/blind dogs are excluded.
The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the area of the exhibiting stands. I.e. that it is prohibited both the tattooing exhibitors and their customers!
Das mitbringen von Speisen und Getränken ist nicht gestattet. Ausnahme: Pro Person ist eine Wasserflasche mit maximal 1,5 Litern erlaubt.
Tattooing at TattooCon is only permitted from the age of 18.
You may bring a bag up to DINa4 in size. Jute bags and gym bags are also fine.
Photographers/videographers are exempt from this regulation.
Please note that a bag check will be carried out at the entrance.
Posters or placards may not be displayed on the exhibition grounds.
As a trade fair organiser, we cannot be held responsible for cancelled appointments that are the fault of the respective artist. In this case, please contact your artist directly to find an acceptable solution.
The Westfalenhallen offer a large number of (chargeable) car parks directly at the exhibition grounds. You can find the current prices on the Website of the Westfalenhallen.
Yes, there is an ATM directly at the exhibition centre.
Payment by card is possible at the Wildcat stand. Some exhibitors may only accept cash.
Only tattoo artists can register for the tattoo contest. Registration takes place in the Wildcat VIP Lounge. Please contact the moderation team.
Accessibility is very important to us and we have taken all necessary measures to ensure that you can enjoy the fair without restrictions.
The exhibition center has been carefully designed to ensure a barrier-free environment. There is level access to all areas, including the exhibition halls and catering areas.
In addition, we offer specially marked parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to facilitate your arrival. Our restrooms are barrier-free and equipped with grab bars to meet your needs if you have limited mobility.
Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where you feel welcome and comfortable. If you have special needs or questions about accessibility, our staff is available to help.
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