KLOKGEBOUW
The Klokgebouw was once a Philips factory and has since been transformed into a vibrant hub that houses a school, creative businesses, a hotel, and cultural spaces. This transformation was done with great respect for the building’s industrial character, and we are excited to welcome you into this unique and inspiring environment.
From the Klokgebouw, it’s just a 15-minute walk to the city center of Eindhoven. We highly recommend taking the time to explore the area and discover what the city has to offer.
Located in the same building as the venue is the Blue Collar Hotel, an eccentric hotel with themed rooms for great people. After the first afterparty, you can practically roll straight back to your room.
Right next to the Klokgebouw is the train station Strijp-S. You can reach this station by taking a sprinter train from Eindhoven Central Station. From Eindhoven Central Station, it is also about a 20-minute walk to the venue. By bus, you can take lines 401, 402, or 403 and get off at the Strijp-S stop. These buses also depart from Eindhoven Airport.
If you are arriving by car, take the Strijp-S exit from any direction and follow the parking signs. The best place to park is the parking garage Om de Hoek.
There is no guarded bicycle parking, but there is plenty of space to park your bike at the Ketelhuisplein.
Frequently Asked Questions
The convention is open during the following times.
Opening hours:
8th / 18:00 – 23:00 (Free entry)
9th / 11:00 – 22:00 + Afterparty 21:00 – 01:00
10th / 11:00 – 20:00 + Afterparty 20:00 – 01:00
The convention is family-friendly, and children under 12 years of age have free admission. A ticket is required for ages 12 and up.
Even though the legal age in the Netherlands is 16 without parental consent, we maintain a minimum age of 18.
The convention does not only feature tattooing; there is also a wide variety of art on display. There will be several speakers, bingo with fun prizes, banner exhibitions, and workshops. After both days, there is an afterparty. In short, it’s a full day of activities.
The convention is wheelchair accessible and has several wheelchair-friendly restrooms. However, please note that the balconies in the Klokgebouw are not wheelchair accessible.
We believe that volunteers are just as passionate about tattoos as we are, and we welcome anyone to join our team to help before, during, and after the convention.
You can fill in this form: Volunteer Form True Blue Tattoo Convention 2026.
If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected].
To ensure quality and the overall atmosphere of the convention, we work by invitation only.
To make an appointment with an artist, please contact them directly. To gain access to the event, you will need a ticket in addition to your booking. You can also get a flash tattoo, but there is no guarantee that a spot will be available with your preferred artist.
For all other questions and information, please email [email protected].
Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring outside food and drinks into the convention.
However, you may bring a water bottle to refill or specific food items if needed due to severe dietary restrictions.
You are allowed to use amateur equipment to take photos at the convention. If you would like to use professional cameras, please contact us via [email protected].
We receive so many different requests for spots at the convention that we unfortunately cannot process them all. We work by invitation only because we want to maintain a pleasant atmosphere and so on.
