Tattoo conventions in the US and Canada

Dates, venues and ticket details for every convention we track, each one fact-checked with the date we last confirmed it.

All 115 conventions

• Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo Gatineau, QC · October 9-11, 2026 (18th edition)

  A long-running three-day tattoo expo held in Gatineau but serving the Ottawa market, combining a large artist roster with contests and a circus and sideshow programme.

• Ink The 6ix Toronto Tattoo Expo Toronto, ON · TBA for 2027. The 2026 edition ran July 10-12.

  Toronto's newer big-money summer expo at Exhibition Place, launched in 2025 by the Puedmag Inkpire studio and built around a $10,000 Best of Show purse.

• Vancouver Tattoo & Arts Festival Vancouver, BC · January 8-10, 2027 (inaugural edition)

  An inaugural January 2027 three-day convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre from the Alberta Tattoo Shows team, advertising over 350 local and international artists.

• Vancouver & Fraser Valley Tattoo and Culture Show Vancouver, BC · October 30 - November 1, 2026 at Cloverdale Agriplex, Surrey. No 2026 Vancouver date confirmed.

  British Columbia's established tattoo convention, held twice a year in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with 200-350+ artists and vendors, live tattooing, daily style competitions and seminars.

• Okanagan Tattoo Show Kelowna, BC · TBA - the 12th edition ran July 17-19, 2026

  A long-running July convention at the Kelowna Curling Club, in its 12th year in 2026, pulling 160-175 artists from across North America with a strong regional community feel.

• The Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival Edmonton, AB · April 2-4, 2027

  A large three-day April convention at the Edmonton EXPO Centre drawing 450-500 local and international tattoo artists, run by the team behind the Calgary and Vancouver shows.

• Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival - Winter Edition Calgary, AB · February 19-21, 2027

  A February spin-off of Canada's largest tattoo festival, drawing 250+ mostly local and regional artists to Stampede Park in Calgary.

• Art Tattoo Montreal Montreal, QC · August 28-30, 2026

  Quebec's flagship tattoo convention, drawing artists from Japan, Brazil, France and Australia to the Grand Quai in Old Montreal across traditional, Japanese, dotwork, realism and neo-traditional styles.

• The Toronto Tattoo Show (NIX) Toronto, ON · June 11-13, 2027 - the 26th edition ran May 1-3, 2026

  Canada's longest-running and largest tattoo convention, drawing over 500 national and international artists to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre each year.

• The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival Calgary, AB · October 16-18, 2026

  Western Canada's flagship tattoo convention, a three-day October show at Calgary's BMO Centre with 650+ artists, live tattooing, seminars, contests and a full stage program.

• Inked Circus Tattoo Expo (Ontario tour) Touring Ontario, ON · 2026 stops: Aurora Apr 24-26, Barrie May 22-24, Windsor Jul 3-5, London Aug 7-9, Niagara Falls Sep 25-27, Sarnia Oct 30 - Nov 1, Oshawa Nov 20-22

  A touring series of eight regional Ontario tattoo expos run by a single organizer, each a three-day show with live tattooing and circus-style entertainment.

• Halifax Body Arts Convention Halifax, NS · June 25-27, 2027 (4th annual). The 2026 edition ran July 3-5.

  Halifax's three-day tattoo and piercing convention at the Light House Arts Centre, running since 2024 with a national artist roster, contests and vendors.

• Hub City Tattoo Expo Moncton, NB · October 2-4, 2026

  A three-day tattoo expo at the Moncton Coliseum hosted by Brad Dawe of Hell or High Water Tattoos, bringing tattooers, vendors and musicians to New Brunswick.

• St. John's Tattoo Convention St. John's, NL · May 16-18, 2026

  Newfoundland's long-running tattoo convention, hosted by St. John's studio Trouble Bound at the RE/MAX Centre, bringing over 90 artists from across Canada.

• Montreal Tattoo Show Montreal, QC · TBA - no 2027 edition announced as of July 2026. The debut ran June 5-7, 2026.

  A three-day Montreal convention that debuted in June 2026 at Grand Quai with roughly 300 artists, 15 competition categories, a seminar programme and live entertainment.

• Quebec Tattoo Show Quebec City, QC · August 19-21, 2027

  Quebec City's main tattoo convention, running its 3rd edition over three days at the Centre de foires with roughly 450-480 artists plus competitions and live programming.

• Tattoo Rendez-Vous Trois-Rivieres Trois-Rivieres, QC · June 2026 (10th edition). Sources conflict on the exact dates - confirm with the organizer.

  A long-running June tattoo convention in Trois-Rivieres reaching its 10th edition in 2026, drawing roughly 180 artists from across Quebec with Best of Show and style categories.

• Saskatoon Tattoo Expo Saskatoon, SK · April 9-11, 2027 (20th anniversary). The 2026 edition ran in April.

  Saskatchewan's main tattoo convention, a three-day April show at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon with 80+ studios and artists, live tattooing, competitions and vendors.

• Ink & Wheels Big Show Ottawa Ottawa, ON · TBA for 2027. The 2026 edition ran May 29-31.

  Ottawa's three-day spring tattoo and custom-motorcycle show at Lansdowne's Aberdeen Pavilion, combining a 62-artist tattoo roster and contest programme with bike builders, vendors and live music.

• Winnipeg Tattoo Convention Winnipeg, MB · August 13-15, 2027

  Manitoba's larger summer convention, an artist-run three-day show at Red River Exhibition Park with 270+ tattooers plus music, market and moto programming.

• The Winnipeg Tattoo Show Winnipeg, MB · April 30 - May 2, 2027. The 2026 edition ran May 1-3.

  Winnipeg's three-day spring tattoo show at the downtown RBC Convention Centre, combining live tattooing by local, Canadian and international artists with contests and vendors.

• Fredericton Tattoo Expo Fredericton, NB · April 24-26, 2026

  New Brunswick's capital-city tattoo expo, a three-day show on the Fredericton Exhibition Grounds pairing a 140-plus artist roster and vendors with live entertainment.

• Cap City Tattoo Festival Fredericton, NB · November 7-8, 2026, with a trade-only Industry Day on Friday November 6

  A young two-day downtown Fredericton festival combining a large walk-up tattoo section, a 25-plus vendor market, live music, gallery workshops and a pin-up show.

• Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention Philadelphia, PA · January 8-10, 2027

  Villain Arts' flagship 3-day Philadelphia convention with hundreds of tattoo artists, daily contests, and live entertainment.

• Golden State Tattoo Expo Pasadena, CA · September 18-20, 2026

  A premier West Coast tattoo convention hosted by Nikko Hurtado & Carlos Torres, gathering world-class artists at the Pasadena Convention Center.

• Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival Austin, TX · January 29-31, 2027

  Austin's largest tattoo convention, a juried-style gathering of 400+ artists at the Palmer Events Center, now in its 23rd year.

• Hell City Tattoo Festival (Phoenix, AZ) Phoenix, AZ · August 20-22, 2027

  Arizona's biggest tattoo convention at the Arizona Biltmore, with 250+ artists, daily tattoo contests, and live entertainment.

• Pacific Ink & Art Expo Honolulu, HI · July 9-11, 2027

  Hawaii's premier 3-day tattoo convention at Honolulu's Blaisdell Center, gathering 400+ artists near Waikiki Beach.

• Tommy's Tattoo Convention Uncasville, CT · October 9-11, 2026

  One of New England's largest tattoo gatherings, packing 600+ artists and 10,000+ fans into Mohegan Sun's Expo Center each October.

• NY Empire State Tattoo Expo New York, NY · May 2027 (TBA)

  A Manhattan tattoo convention uniting 500+ elite international artists at the New York Hilton Midtown for three days of live tattooing.

• New England Tattoo Expo Uncasville, CT · April 9-11, 2027

  A spring counterpart to Tommy's at Mohegan Sun, co-led by Ink Master winner Steve Tefft and packing 600+ artists into the Expo Center.

• Hell City Tattoo Festival (Columbus, OH) Columbus, OH · November 6-8, 2026

  Long-running Columbus tattoo festival hosting 250+ artists, live art and tattoo competitions at the downtown Hyatt Regency.

• Evergreen Tattoo Invitational Eugene, OR · March 2027 (TBA)

  Oregon's premier tattoo convention in Eugene, with hundreds of artists, live tattooing, contests, and seminars over three days.

• Seattle Tattoo Expo Seattle, WA · August 14-16, 2026

  Long-running Pacific Northwest tattoo convention at Seattle Center, featuring 200+ artists, live tattooing, and competitions each August.

• Motor City Tattoo Expo Detroit, MI · March 2027 (TBA)

  Detroit's flagship tattoo convention since 1996, hosting 300+ artists at the Renaissance Center for its 30th edition in 2026.

• The Allstars Tattoo Convention Miami, FL · November 13-15, 2026

  The Allstars Tattoo Convention is an annual Miami event blending world-class tattooing, juried contests, and Emilio Gonzalez's daily suspension shows.

• Longhorn State Tattoo Expo Dallas, TX · October 30 - November 1, 2026

  A Sullen-presented Dallas showcase loaded with marquee artists, contests and seminars at the city's downtown convention center.

• Sinners Tattoo Expo Dallas, TX · June 2027 (TBA)

  A fast-growing Dallas mega-show with 500+ booths, 20+ competitions and a roughly $60,000 prize pool at Dallas Market Hall.

• Salt Lake City Tattoo Expo Salt Lake City, UT · March 2027 (TBA)

  Utah's flagship tattoo expo, drawing 500+ invitation-only artists to the Salt Palace Convention Center each March.

• New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta Albuquerque, NM · TBA for 2027. The 2026 edition ran July 10-12.

  New Mexico's largest annual tattoo convention, bringing 400+ artists to the Albuquerque Convention Center each July.

• Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention Richmond, VA · October 23-25, 2026

  One of the world's longest-running tattoo conventions (since 1988), now hosted by New School icon Jesse Smith with 170+ artists in Richmond, VA.

• Boston Tattoo Convention Boston, MA · September 18-20, 2026

  A long-running New England tattoo convention drawing 200+ artists for three days of tattooing, contests, music and sideshow at Shriners Auditorium.

• Tahoe Tattoo Show Stateline, NV · April 23-25, 2027

  A destination alpine show on the shore of Lake Tahoe with around 160 hand-picked artists, run by the team behind France's Evian Tattoo Show.

• Santa Rosa Tattoos & Blues Santa Rosa, CA · February 2027 (TBA)

  The West Coast's longest-running tattoo convention, pairing three days of ink with live blues at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort.

• Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival Rosemont, IL · March 19-21, 2027

  Villain Arts' three-day Chicago festival packs 400+ tattoo artists, daily contests, and live entertainment into the Rosemont convention center.

• Atlanta Tattoo Arts Convention Atlanta, GA · March 5-7, 2027

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival bringing hundreds of artists, daily tattoo contests, and sideshow entertainment to downtown Atlanta.

• Tucson Tattoo Expo Tucson, AZ · March 2027 (TBA)

  Arizona's longest-running tattoo show, hitting its 18th annual edition at the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson.

• Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival Nashville, TN · August 14-16, 2026

  Villain Arts' three-day Nashville convention bringing hundreds of tattoo artists, live contests, and entertainment to The Fairgrounds.

• Tampa Tattoo Arts Convention Tampa, FL · November 20-22, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts convention at the Tampa Convention Center with hundreds of tattoo artists, contests, and sideshow entertainment.

• New Orleans Tattoo Arts Convention New Orleans, LA · October 16-18, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center gathering hundreds of tattoo artists, vendors, contests and live performances.

• Denver Tattoo Arts Festival Denver, CO · June 18-20, 2027

  Villain Arts' three-day Denver tattoo convention bringing hundreds of artists, contests, and sideshow entertainment to the Mile High City.

• Houston Tattoo Arts Festival Houston, TX · June 11-13, 2027

  Villain Arts' three-day Houston tattoo festival at NRG Center, bringing hundreds of artists, competitions, seminars and sideshow entertainment.

• Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo Pittsburgh, PA · March 2027 (TBA)

  A curated, invite-only Pittsburgh show with ~220 hand-picked artists at the downtown Wyndham Grand.

• San Diego Tattoo Arts Festival San Diego, CA · January 22-24, 2027

  Villain Arts' three-day San Diego tattoo festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, with live tattooing, contests, and a traveling tattoo museum.

• Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival Long Beach, CA · July 10-12, 2026

  Villain Arts' three-day Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival brings hundreds of tattoo artists, live tattooing, contests and sideshow entertainment to the LB Convention Center each July.

• Charlotte Tattoo Arts Convention Charlotte, NC · March 12-14, 2027

  Villain Arts' three-day Charlotte convention brings hundreds of tattoo artists, contests, and sideshow entertainment to Park Expo.

• Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival Virginia Beach, VA · August 7-9, 2026

  A decade-old coastal-Virginia festival pairing a summer beach-town setting with tattoo contests at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

• Louisville Tattoo Festival Louisville, KY · June 25-27, 2027

  A young but ambitious downtown-Louisville festival bringing 200+ artists to the Kentucky International Convention Center.

• DC Tattoo Expo Washington, DC · October 16-18, 2026

  Exposed Temptations' invite-only DC Tattoo Expo brings 220+ top tattooers and 25+ live contests to the Washington, DC metro each year.

• Cleveland Tattoo Arts Festival Cleveland, OH · February 19-21, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day Cleveland convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Baltimore Tattoo Arts Festival Baltimore, MD · April 9-11, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day Baltimore convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival Cincinnati, OH · May 7-9, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day Cincinnati convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Kansas City Tattoo Arts Festival Kansas City, MO · May 28-30, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day Kansas City convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• St. Louis Tattoo Arts Festival St. Louis, MO · May 14-16, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day St. Louis convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival Milwaukee, WI · October 9-11, 2026

  Villain Arts' 3-day Milwaukee convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival San Antonio, TX · November 13-15, 2026

  Villain Arts' 3-day San Antonio convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Jacksonville Tattoo Arts Festival Jacksonville, FL · February 5-7, 2027

  Villain Arts' 3-day Jacksonville convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Portland Tattoo Arts Festival Portland, OR · July 17-19, 2026

  Villain Arts' 3-day Portland convention with hundreds of tattoo artists tattooing live, daily contests, and stage entertainment.

• Raleigh Tattoo Arts Festival Raleigh, NC · April 23-25, 2027

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to the Raleigh-Durham Triangle.

• Memphis Tattoo Festival Memphis, TN · April 2027 (TBA)

  A young but fast-growing three-day festival that drops 200+ tattooers into the shadow of Graceland for a weekend of ink, art, and Memphis culture.

• Orlando Tattoo Show Kissimmee, FL · September 11-13, 2026

  A high-energy Orlando-area show packing 250-300 artists, a car expo, and $20k+ in contest prizes into Osceola Heritage Park.

• Jacksonville Tattoo Convention St. Augustine, FL · August 21-23, 2026

  One of Florida's longest-running independent tattoo conventions, heading into its 22nd year at a resort near St. Augustine.

• Indy Tattoo Expo Danville, IN · June 2027 (TBA)

  A three-day Indianapolis-metro expo bringing 100+ artists to the Hendricks County fairgrounds in Danville.

• Elm Street Tattoo & Music Fest Dallas, TX · Spring 2027 (TBA)

  Oliver Peck's hometown Dallas throwdown fusing a tight tattoo convention with nights of live music and custom motorcycles across Deep Ellum.

• Twin Cities Tattoo Festival St. Paul, MN · July 24-26, 2026

  Annual independent tattoo festival at Saint Paul RiverCentre with 200+ artists, live tattooing, vendors and contests.

• Palm Springs Tattoo Arts Festival Palm Springs, CA · May 2027 (TBA)

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the Palm Springs Convention Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to the Coachella Valley.

• Colorado Springs Tattoo Arts Festival Colorado Springs, CO · August 27-29, 2027

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the Norris Penrose Event Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to Colorado Springs.

• Oklahoma City Tattoo Arts Festival Oklahoma City, OK · June 25-27, 2027

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the Oklahoma City Convention Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to OKC.

• Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival Secaucus, NJ · September 4-6, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the Meadowlands Expo Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to the New York metro's New Jersey side.

• Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival Asheville, NC · September 11-13, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at Harrah's Cherokee Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to Asheville.

• Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival Savannah, GA · September 25-27, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the Savannah Convention Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to coastal Georgia.

• Syracuse Tattoo Arts Festival Syracuse, NY · September 18-20, 2026

  A three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at The Oncenter bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to Central New York.

• Niagara Tattoo Expo Niagara Falls, NY · July 31 - August 2, 2026

  A three-day tattoo expo set steps from the falls, drawing artists and collectors to the Niagara Falls Convention Center each summer.

• Ink Masters Tattoo Show (Odessa) Odessa, TX · March 2027 (TBA)

  The home-market flagship of the touring Ink Masters series, packing up to 200 artists into Odessa's Ector County Coliseum for its 13th year.

• Inkers Tattoo Expo El Paso, TX · September 11-13, 2026

  The El Paso stop of the Southwest Inkers touring series, bringing artists, piercers, and live performances to the far-west Texas border market.

• Divine Intervention Tattoo Convention Kansas City, MO · April 16-18, 2027

  An independent Kansas City tattoo convention staged inside the historic Union Station, returning for its third annual edition in early 2026.

• Milwaukee Tattoo Festival Milwaukee, WI · April 2-4, 2027

  An independent Milwaukee tattoo festival run by Explorer Tattoo, bringing 200-plus artists to the Baird Center each spring.

• Thundertats Expo Oklahoma City, OK · July 23-25, 2027

  Oklahoma City's home-grown tattoo convention at the OKC Fairgrounds, blending serious tattooing with a family-friendly summer event.

• Homeward Bound Tattoo Expo Tulsa, OK · March 19-21, 2027

  A twice-a-year Tulsa tattoo expo at the Osage Casino, hosted by the husband-and-wife team behind Anchor & Rose Tattoo Co.

• Boise Tattoo Convention Boise, ID · October 23-25, 2026

  Boise's fall tattoo convention, returning for its fourth annual edition in October 2026 with quality artists from across the country.

• 208 Tattoo Fest Garden City, ID · July 17-19, 2026

  A Boise-metro summer tattoo fest at Expo Idaho built around body art education and hundreds of artists from around the globe.

• Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo Hampton, VA · March 2027 (TBA)

  A 14-year-strong Virginia coast convention drawing world-class tattooers to the Hampton Roads Convention Center each March.

• Asbury Tattoo Fest Long Branch, NJ · July 31 - August 2, 2026

  A three-day Jersey Shore tattoo convention with 300+ artists tattooing live, plus contests and burlesque, at an oceanfront resort.

• The All American Tattoo Convention Fayetteville, NC · April 16-18, 2027

  A military-focused tattoo convention near Fort Bragg drawing 300+ artists and live competitions to Fayetteville's Crown Complex each April.

• Capitol City Classic Tattoo Convention Sacramento, CA · June 2027 (TBA)

  Northern California's premier tattoo convention, drawing 130+ artists to Sacramento for live tattooing, contests, and a classic car show each June.

• Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo Manchester, NH · July 24-26, 2026

  New Hampshire's longest-running tattoo convention, drawing 200+ artists to downtown Manchester for a three-day expo each July.

• Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash Wildwood, NJ · August 7-9, 2026

  A beach-themed three-day Villain Arts tattoo festival at the oceanfront Wildwoods Convention Center bringing hundreds of artists, live tattooing, and daily contests to the Jersey Shore.

• Maine Tattoo Arts Festival Portland, ME · January 29-31, 2027

  Villain Arts' Maine stop, packing hundreds of artists into Portland's Thompson's Point for a late-winter tattoo weekend.

• Omaha Tattoo Arts Festival Omaha, NE · June 4-6, 2027

  Villain Arts' long-running Omaha stop, returning for its eighth edition with hundreds of artists at the CHI Health Center.

• Tacoma Tattoo Expo Tacoma, WA · March 12-14, 2027

  Tacoma's inaugural all-ages tattoo expo, gathering hundreds of artists for live tattooing, contests, and circus-style entertainment.

• West Virginia Tattoo Expo Morgantown, WV · August 21-23, 2026 (Summer edition)

  West Virginia's flagship tattoo expo, packing 200+ artists into the Morgantown waterfront across multiple editions a year.

• Inkin The Coast Biloxi, MS · November 6-8, 2026

  The Gulf Coast's flagship tattoo festival, mixing roughly 150 artists with sideshows and contests at the Biloxi coliseum.

• Fresno Tattoo Expo Fresno, CA · March 5-7, 2027

  Central California's busy 22nd-annual tattoo convention, now hosted at Table Mountain Casino just outside Fresno.

• Three Rivers Tattoo Convention Kennewick, WA · September 25-27, 2026

  Eastern Washington's biggest tattoo convention, a 15-plus-year fixture drawing artists to the Tri-Cities each September.

• Seaside Tattoo Show Ventura, CA · June 5-7, 2027

  A family-friendly Central Coast show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with 100+ licensed artists and nightly tattoo contests steps from the beach.

• Inkin Shreveport Tattoo Festival Shreveport, LA · Fall 2026 (TBA)

  The Ark-La-Tex region's anchor tattoo festival, gathering around 150 artists in downtown Shreveport for a weekend of live work and sideshow entertainment.

• Kings & Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo Jackson, MS · April 16-18, 2027

  Mississippi's capital-city tattoo expo at the Mississippi Trade Mart, drawing 100-plus elite artists for live tattooing, contests, and entertainment.

• Oahu Tattoo Expo Honolulu, HI · January 15-17, 2027

  A Waikiki tattoo expo that gives Hawaii a January slot, drawing roughly 100 artists from across the islands and the mainland.

• Ink Masters Tattoo Show (Anchorage) Anchorage, AK · August 6-9, 2026

  Alaska's longest-running tattoo convention, now in its ninth year, bringing 80-plus award-winning artists to Anchorage as part of the national Ink Masters touring series.

• Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival Waldorf, MD · July 31-August 2, 2026

  A fast-growing Southern Maryland show stacked with national Ink Master talent, more than 150 artists, and a heavy dose of sideshow and burlesque entertainment.

• Seven Feathers Tattoo Expo Canyonville, OR · April 16-18, 2027

  A long-running resort-casino expo on the southern Oregon I-5 corridor, now in its eighth year at Seven Feathers Casino Resort.

• High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival North Bend, OR · April 2027 (TBA)

  A growing Oregon Coast festival, now in its fourth year, that pulls in notable competing artists to the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in North Bend.

• True North Art and Tattoo Expo Juneau, AK · May 2027 (TBA)

  A homegrown convention in Alaska's capital, run by a local studio and now in its third year of bringing tattooing to Southeast Alaska.

• Paradise Tattoo Gathering Hancock, MA · October 6-8, 2026

  A premium, education-first tattoo retreat at a Berkshires mountain resort, built around seminars and artist development rather than a crowded convention floor.

• VOID Tattoo Fest Portland, OR · May 21-23, 2027

  An artist-run Portland expo that turns the Jupiter Hotel into dozens of pop-up studios for a diversity-focused weekend of live tattooing.