{"id":21140,"date":"2026-08-19T21:46:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T20:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/programme\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T10:26:38","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<\/p>\n<div class=\"ctc-prog\">\n<div class=\"ctc-prog-in\">\n<div class=\"ctc-eroe\">\n<div class=\"ctc-eroe-t\"><span class=\"ctc-prog-k\">Como Tattoo Convention 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ctc-prog-h\">The programme, day by day<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ctc-prog-s\">From Thursday&rsquo;s seminars to Sunday&rsquo;s award ceremony: contests, shows, talks and the party. Times may change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ctc-eroe-i\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/drago-como-tattoo-2026-b.png\" alt=\"Illustration of the dragon from the 2026 poster\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"748\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"ctc-day\">\n<header class=\"ctc-day-h3\"><span class=\"ctc-day-k\">Tuesday 30 September &ndash; Wednesday 1 October<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-e\">Before the convention<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"ctc-day-l\">\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">30 Sep &ndash; 1 Oct<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Masterclass &mdash; Yomico Moreno, Steve Butcher, Victor Chill, Stefano Alc&aacute;ntara<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Two intensive days with four masters of tattooing. Sala Porro, first floor. Separate registration.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ctc-day\">\n<header class=\"ctc-day-h3\"><span class=\"ctc-day-k\">Thursday<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-n\">1 October<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-e\">Seminars and opening<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"ctc-day-l\">\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">14:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Seminar registration<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Sala Lario, ground floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Aaron Deter-Wolf and Daniel Riday &mdash; Ancestral Arts Tattoo<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">&ldquo;Ancient tattooing tools and experimental archaeology&rdquo;: a lecture by the tattoo archaeologist. Sala Lario.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">17:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Jona &mdash; Sacred tattooing<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Jona rediscovered and revived the historic Loreto tattoos, which he makes by hand using the hand poke technique. Sala Lario.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">20:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Welcome Party opens<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Dress code: total black.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">20:35<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Ribbon cutting<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Presentation of Trattoo and GenerAzione 26. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">20:45<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Interview with Razzouk, Jona and Vanya<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">21:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Dance performance<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Scuola Danza ASD Danza Erba. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">22:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Performance &mdash; Bruno Valsecchi<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">&ldquo;Freedom of expression: what does it mean?&rdquo;, body suspensions by IS-ST, with live painting. Hall C.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">22:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Dj set<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Dr Lakra, Federica Borgia and Olimpia Quartieri.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ctc-day\">\n<header class=\"ctc-day-h3\"><span class=\"ctc-day-k\">Friday<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-n\">2 October<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-e\">Open to the public<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-o\">14:00 &ndash; 23:00<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"ctc-day-l\">\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">09:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Valentino Dell&rsquo;Aquila &mdash; Jail Tattoo Machine, first session<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">A specialist in traditional tattooing, known on the convention circuit for hand-building coil machines in the jailhouse style. Sala Porro.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">14:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Doors open<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Presentation of Trattoo and GenerAzione. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Wellness Como Bimbi and animated reading<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">With Serena Casini of Libreria Volante, Lecco, until 19:00. Babysitting service. Sala Lario, ground floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Dr Lakra &mdash; interview and documentary<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Introduction and interview, followed by the screening of the documentary. Sala Porro, first floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Mr Fab &mdash; interview and award<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">The pioneer of Italian body piercing. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">16:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Contests<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Best Micro\/Fine Line &middot; Best Lettering &middot; Best Healed &middot; Best of Friday. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">19:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Survival Italia<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">An interview on the global movement for indigenous peoples&rsquo; rights and on uncontacted peoples. Sala Porro.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">20:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Fakir show<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Fakir performance. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">23:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">End of the day<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ctc-day\">\n<header class=\"ctc-day-h3\"><span class=\"ctc-day-k\">Saturday<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-n\">3 October<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-e\">Open to the public<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-o\">11:00 &ndash; 24:00<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"ctc-day-l\">\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">11:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Doors open<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">12:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Marketing applied to the tattoo world<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">13:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Gabriele Donnini &mdash; book presentation<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">&ldquo;Amo Mamma&rdquo;, hosted by Bruno. Sala Porro, first floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">14:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Interview with Wallace<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Sala Porro, first floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Munedaiko with Crez and Manekistefy<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Taiko drum show with live painting. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Wellness Como Bimbi and animated reading<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Until 19:00. Sala Lario, ground floor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">17:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Contests<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Best Manga\/Anime &middot; Best Blackwork &middot; Best Craziest &middot; Best of Saturday. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">18:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Round table<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">A conversation between the convention&rsquo;s guests. First floor, restaurant area.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">22:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Fakir show<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Fakir performance. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">24:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">End of the day<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ctc-day\">\n<header class=\"ctc-day-h3\"><span class=\"ctc-day-k\">Sunday<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-n\">4 October<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-e\">Open to the public<\/span><span class=\"ctc-day-o\">11:00 &ndash; 22:30<\/span><\/header>\n<ul class=\"ctc-day-l\">\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">11:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Doors open<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">11:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">GenerAzione award ceremony<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">With the experience at the Lombroso Museum in Turin. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">12:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Interview and award to Hanky Panky<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">13:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Aaron Deter-Wolf &mdash; &Ouml;tzi<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">&ldquo;The final days of the 5,300-year-old tattooed Iceman&rdquo;. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">15:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Felix, Dare to Dream &mdash; meet the authors<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">The documentary devoted to Felix Leu, founder of the Leu Family Iron. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">17:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Contests<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">Best Oriental &middot; Best Realistic &middot; Best Color &middot; Best Traditional &middot; <strong>Best of Show<\/strong>. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">20:00<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">Como Tattoo Convention 2027 presentation<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-d\">With the poster of the next edition. Main stage.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ctc-ev\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-h\">22:30<\/span><span class=\"ctc-ev-c\"><span class=\"ctc-ev-t\">End of the convention<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h3 class=\"ctc-semp-h\">Throughout the convention<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ctc-semp-g\"><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/the-artists\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">More than 400 artists<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">Italian and international tattooists at work across three halls.<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/trattoo-2026\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">Trattoo 2026<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">The space devoted to line work, drawing and printing.<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/kids-area\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">Kids Area<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">Workshops, games and readings for children.<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/the-talks\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">Talks and seminars<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">Anthropology, experimental archaeology and technique.<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/art-contest\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">The art contest<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">GenerAzione: the contest open to artists.<\/span><\/a><a class=\"ctc-semp\" href=\"\/en\/food-truck\/\"><span class=\"ctc-semp-t\">Music and food trucks<\/span><span class=\"ctc-semp-d\">Dj sets, live acts and food on the road.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column] Como Tattoo Convention 2026 The programme, day by day From Thursday&rsquo;s seminars to Sunday&rsquo;s award ceremony: contests, shows, talks and the party. Times may change. Tuesday 30 September &ndash; Wednesday 1 OctoberBefore the convention 30 Sep &ndash; 1 OctMasterclass &mdash; Yomico Moreno, Steve Butcher, Victor Chill, Stefano Alc&aacute;ntaraTwo intensive days with four masters [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21140","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21140"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23537,"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21140\/revisions\/23537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comotattooconvention.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}