Events & Expos

The annual Belfast Tattoo Convention is a premier gathering on the UK and Irish tattoo calendar. Gathering world-renowned artists to Northern Ireland for three days of high-quality ink, live music, contests, and vendors.

Hosted by Villain Arts, the Denver Tattoo Arts Festival is a massive regional convention. It features hundreds of top-tier local and national tattoo artists, live tattooing, unique sideshow entertainment, and various tattoo contests.

Hosted in the heart of Leeds, this expo brings over 150 local and international tattoo artists. It features live entertainment, custom merchandise, local food stalls, and the highly-coveted tattoo competition categories.

Hosted in Dallas, Sinners Tattoo Expo offers high-caliber tattooing, showcasing the famous Texas tattoo culture. It gathers some of the best black & grey, realism, and traditional artists in the nation.

The capital of North Carolina hosts another top-tier Villain Arts event. Expect live tattoo work, daily competitions across black-and-grey and color categories, industry vendors, and live entertainment.

Villain Arts brings the country's finest tattoo talent to Oklahoma City. Enjoy an action-packed weekend featuring live tattooing, contests for pre-existing and on-site tattoos, and a marketplace for specialized supplies.

Set right by the ocean, the Long Beach convention features West Coast tattoo style, black & grey masters, traditional styles, and a vibrant beachside atmosphere.

A massive Southern expo in Houston, Texas, bringing together hundreds of artists, specialized vendors, live graffiti showcases, and tattoo judging contests.

The Great Western Tattoo Show in Swindon brings together some of the UK's best traditional and contemporary tattoo artists under one roof for a weekend of tattoo culture.

Celebrate summer at the Jersey Shore with tattooing. Villain Arts hosts this popular Wildwood event, combining beach vibes with daily tattoo contests, live shows, and local art vendors.

A unique festival combining custom cars, motorcycles, and high-end tattooing. Set in Wales, it merges gasoline culture with world-class ink, featuring live automotive builds and tattoo contests.

Bringing tattoo culture to Music City, this expo features live music performances, high-end artists, tattoo competitions, and unique southern hospitality.

Held at the grand ExCeL London, the Big London Tattoo Show is one of Europe's premier tattoo events, hosting hundreds of world-class tattooists and thousands of visitors for art, performance, and retail.

Set in one of Europe's most artistic hubs, the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention showcases international talent across Japanese, geometric, and dotwork styles. A true feast of international culture.

Lyon's prestigious tattoo convention, featuring an artistic and industrial vibe with top artists from around the world, live DJ sets, and visual art installations.