Ink it into your calendar, Manchester plays host to the Tattoo Tea Party from 2-3 March this year.

Celebrating everything that is wonderful about the tattoo scene in the UK and Ireland, the 2019 Tattoo Tea Party will be held in EventCity, next to The Trafford Centre.

The convention, now in it's eighth year, hosts more than 300 of the finest exponents of skin art under one roof, and will bring spectacular entertainment, including the fantastic Pyrohex fire show. An amazing choreographed performance full of fun and flames, it features the fantastic quartet of top tattoo models Cervena Fox, Shelly d'Inferno, Katherine Suicide and Gem Dee.

There will also be a body painting area featuring about 15 artists, including photo opportunities with the models.

Advance discount tickets for both Saturday and Sunday are priced at £16.75, with a weekend ticket costing £33.25 (available from Skiddle). See the Tattoo Tea Party website for details.