Tattoo conventions in Virginia

Every tattoo convention we track in Virginia, next edition first, each one fact-checked with the date we last confirmed it.

All 3 conventions in Virginia

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.