Longhorn State Tattoo Expo

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

Event details

About

The Longhorn State Tattoo Expo is presented by the Sullen Art Collective and hosted by Deanna James, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, Texas. The next edition runs October 30 - November 1, 2026, with a headliner lineup that has included names like Nikko Hurtado, Tatu Baby, Stefano Alcantara and Frankie Fictitious, plus live entertainment, tattoo contests and seminars across the weekend.

For working artists, the Sullen backing pulls in top US and international talent and a serious fan base, making it one of Texas's marquee shows. The competition slate and seminar program give artists both a stage and a learning track, while the large downtown convention-center floor and big-name draw create strong foot traffic for booking clients, selling work and networking with the Sullen-aligned community.

What to expect

Best for

Artists wanting a big-name, Sullen-backed marquee show in Texas

Notable: Presented by the Sullen Art Collective, drawing marquee headline artists.

How we check this listing

We last confirmed these details on 2026-07-06. 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://longhornstatetattooexpo.com/, https://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/events/detail/longhorn-state-tattoo-expo-2026, https://www.instagram.com/longhornstatetattooexpo/