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Tattoo Fest visitor ops: hours, tickets, parking, ferry
Villain Arts Savannah Tattoo Fest, Fri–Sun Sep 25–27, 2026 at the Savannah Convention Center (Hutchinson Island). Park once on the island, then ferry or stay put — don’t bounce meters downtown all day.
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Q: When is Savannah Tattoo Fest 2026, and what does it cost?
A: Fri Sep 25–Sun Sep 27, 2026 at Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr. Hours: Fri 2–11 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tickets (Villain Arts, live-checked Sep 21, 2026): 1-day $20; 3-day $40; children under 12 free. Source: villainarts.com/shows/savannah-ga.
Q: Where do I park for Tattoo Fest?
A: Convention Center lots on Hutchinson Island (Metropolis pay-by-plate). Published rates: surface $10; garage $20; overflow $5; plus transaction fee noted on venue page. No in-and-out. 30-minute grace. Source: savconventioncenter.com attendees parking.
Q: How do I get to River Street without driving back?
A: Free Belles Ferry between Convention Center and River Street, daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. per Convention Center directions page (as of Sep 21, 2026). Confirm day-of on that page.
Hours and tickets
- Fri Sep 25: 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Sat Sep 26: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Sun Sep 27: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- 1-day pass: $20 · 3-day pass: $40 · Under 12: free
Buy / confirm: Villain Arts Savannah 2026 · shows page.
TODO: door vs online price delta, if any — recheck checkout day-of
Park once on Hutchinson Island
Plan: park at the Convention Center, stay for the show, use the ferry if you want River Street food — don’t try to re-enter after leaving the lot (no in-and-out).
| Lot | Published rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | $10 | Metropolis pay-by-plate |
| Garage | $20 | Same system |
| Overflow | $5 | + shuttle when in use |
- Transaction fee: venue page lists a small fee (often ~$0.99) — confirm at pay station.
- No in-and-out.
- 30-minute grace period published on the same page.
Source: Savannah Convention Center — Directions & Parking (fetched for brief Sep 21, 2026).
TODO: Walker on-foot — which lots fill first Fri eve / Sat; overflow shuttle running
Belles Ferry to River Street
Free ferry Convention Center ↔ River Street, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily per Convention Center parking page (as of Sep 21, 2026).
Useful if you want dinner downtown without moving the car. Last boat timing can spike after closing sets — build slack.
TODO: Fri/Sat wait times at ferry — Walker field note
UNKNOWN: whether special-event ferry hours differ from the published daily window — recheck venue day-of
Saturday Sep 26 stack (pick one evening)
Tattoo Fest runs all day Saturday. Evening options compete — don’t pretend you can do all of them well.
- Stay on island: Tattoo Fest until late (closes 11 p.m.).
- Bonaventure After Hours (full moon): from ~$44.95; 18+; ~2 hrs; meeting 330 Bonaventure Rd. Source: Shannon Scott After Hours. No refunds once green-lit (operator policy).
- Mamma Mia at Historic Savannah Theatre (open Sep 23–Nov 7). Official grid: Adults $47+tax · Youth $24+tax · Premium $54+tax. Curtain times: UNKNOWN — confirm box office. Source: savannahtheatre.com/tickets.
- Leanne Morgan at Johnny Mercer Theatre: Civic pages mark SOLD OUT. Face-value price: UNKNOWN — do not invent. Sources: Savannah Civic event pages.
Hold: American Splendor cruise call Sep 26 — arrival/departure UNKNOWN; do not plan congestion advice until verified
Sunday add-on
Tattoo Fest until 8 p.m. Free family option elsewhere: Peace in the Park, Daffin Park, Sun Sep 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m. Source: mediationsavannah.com/peaceinthepark.
Sources
- Villain Arts — Savannah show
- Villain Arts — Savannah 2026 event
- SCC Directions & Parking
- Scout brief:
briefs/2026-09-21-weekly-brief.md(as of Sep 21, 2026)