

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Alternative Convention and Tattoo Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The Alternative Convention and Tattoo Festival Comes to Barnstaple MAY 10TH 2026 ✨
The festival features a bustling market filled with artists, authors, makers and traders. Discover original artwork, handmade jewelry, alternative decor and much more. The market is a treasure trove for those seeking one-of-a-kind items and gifts.
Established tattoo artists from across the Southwest and beyond gather to display their skills and artistry. Visitors have the opportunity book walk up appointments on the day. The event celebrates the diversity of tattoo styles, from traditional to contemporary, ensuring something for every taste.
Dazzling Performers 🎶
The stage comes alive with a lineup of extraordinary performances, talks and musicians to captivate and inspire visitors, adding to the festival’s electric atmosphere.
Piercings and Body Art 🌟
Expert piercers are on hand to offer a range of services, from classic piercings to more adventurous body modifications.
Barbers and Alternative Stylists
Barbers specializing in creative and alternative styles offer on-the-spot haircuts and grooming. Fashion-forward attendees can explore unique clothing and accessories from independent designers, celebrating self-expression through style.
Extraordinary exhibitors will be attending from body painting and props displays to modified and unique vehicles will attend this fabulous event.
Event Details
Location: TBA
Dates: Sunday 10th May 
🎟️Tickets: Available soon
The Alternative Convention and Tattoo Festival in Barnstaple  is a must-visit for anyone passionate about alternative culture, art, and self-expression. Whether attending for the tattoos, performances, or the vibrant community, this festival promises a great day out.
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnstaple/the-alternative-convention-and-tattoo-festival/200029022240755
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, entertainment, performances, music, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 165

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029022240755?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=barnstaple-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Barnstaple
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Tarka Leisure Centre
- **lat**: 51.075829828458
- **long**: -4.0581494923501
- **full address**: Tarka Leisure Centre, Seven Brethren Bank,Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Alternative Convention (https://allevents.in/org/the-alternative-convention/23645687)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tarka Leisure Centre, Seven Brethren Bank,Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Alternative Convention
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, festivals, entertainment, performances, music, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Alternative Convention and Tattoo Festival  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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