Kings & Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo
Mississippi's capital-city tattoo expo at the Mississippi Trade Mart, drawing 100-plus elite artists for live tattooing, contests, and entertainment.
Event details
- Dates: April 16-18, 2027
- Venue: Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson, MS
- Location: Jackson, MS
- Organizer: Kings & Queens of Ink
- Founded: 2023
- Frequency: Annual
- Attendance: N/A
- Artists / booths: 100+ artists
- Tickets: Admission $15; pay-at-the-door available. See official site.
- Tattoo competitions: yes, judged categories run across the weekend
- Website: https://www.kingsandqueensofink.net/
- Instagram: @kingsandqueensofinktattooexpo
About
The Kings & Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo is the main tattoo convention in Mississippi's capital, held at the Mississippi Trade Mart in downtown Jackson. Now in its fourth year, the expo gathers more than 100 elite tattoo artists for a weekend of live tattooing, juried contests and awards, art showcases, and exclusive merch, anchored in a central, ADA-accessible venue with easy interstate access.
The event pairs the tattooing with a broader entertainment program, including live music, food trucks, celebrity guests, and meet-and-greets. With $15 admission and pay-at-the-door availability, it positions itself as an accessible flagship for the Jackson tattoo scene.
What to expect
- More than 100 elite tattoo artists working live
- Held at the central Mississippi Trade Mart in the state capital
- Juried tattoo contests and awards
- Art showcases and exclusive event merch
- Live music, food trucks, and celebrity meet-and-greets
- Affordable $15 admission with pay-at-the-door option
Best for
Mississippi collectors wanting the state's flagship capital-city expo
Notable: Serves as the main tattoo convention in Mississippi's capital, now in its fourth year.
How we check this listing
We last confirmed these details on 2026-07-21. Dates and prices are taken from the organizer and change between editions, so treat the organizer's own page as final before you book travel or a booth.
Checked against: https://www.kingsandqueensofink.net/, https://www.visitjackson.com/events/kings-queens-of-ink/, https://www.wjtv.com/news/daily-sip/4th-annual-kings-queens-of-ink-tattoo-expo/