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As the original innovators of large-scale festival tattooing in the UK, Old Sarum Tattoo has redefined how tattoos and live music come together. Tattoos and live music have always gone hand in hand, and we bring that connection to life at the UK’s biggest festivals. Our fully licensed on-site tattoo studios offer festival-goers the chance to get exclusive, artist-endorsed flash tattoos in a safe, professional and high-energy environment.
From Download Festival to Silverstone, we have worked with festival organisers and sponsors to create one-of-a-kind tattoo activations that enhance the festival experience. Whether it’s a branded activation, a themed flash collection or a fully operational tattoo booth, we bring expertise, engagement and an unforgettable attraction to any festival.
We are the pioneers of festival tattooing, trusted by Download Festival since 2014 to deliver the UK’s most ambitious on-site tattoo experience. From humble beginnings, our operation has evolved into a six-area setup, supported by 74 crew members in 2025, delivering efficiency, creativity and crowd management at scale.
In 2025 alone, we brought tattooing to 23 UK festivals, setting the industry benchmark for professionalism, hygiene and immersive fan engagement.
In 2025, we returned to Download Festival for our 12th consecutive year, with 6 on-site tattoo studios and a team of 74 crew, offering over 200 Download and artist-inspired flash designs.
As the most trusted tattoo partner in the festival industry, our presence is backed by national media coverage from the BBC, Ticketmaster, Kerrang!, and major content creators. In 2024, we were featured on Sky’s Rob & Romesh vs, and in 2025, were joined exclusively backstage by Rob Damiani of Don Broco.
Industry Pioneers & Most Trusted – As the first tattoo studio to bring professional on-site tattooing to UK festivals, Old Sarum Tattoo is the go-to choice for organisers, artists and brands looking for an experienced and reliable partner.
Fully Licensed & Compliant – Collaborating closely with Local Councils, our tattoo studios meet all festival health & safety regulations. Our proven track record and unrivalled expertise make us the most trusted name in festival tattooing.
Custom Flash Designs – Each festival gets a unique, event-specific tattoo collection.
Experienced Festival Tattooists – Our team has worked at major UK festivals for over a decade.
Engaging & Shareable Activation – Tattoos create lasting memories and social buzz for attendees.
Explore how we take tattoo popups on tour with artists, offering fans exclusive tattoos at every show.
See how we help leading brands engage audiences with bespoke tattoo experiences at live events.
