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Tattoo events & conventions in the Southwest

Conventions, guest spots, Friday the 13th flash days, charity drives, shop anniversaries and grand openings — the definitive calendar for the the Southwest tattoo community. Hosting something?

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Events

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  1. September 4–6 Austin Tattoo Invitational
  2. September 4–6 Villain Arts Meadowlands Tattoo Convention
  3. September 4–6 Days of the Dead Tattoo Expo ??? Las Vegas 2026
  4. September 5 18B Tattoo Community Open Studio
  5. September 8 Aftercare Product Showcase 2026
  6. September 11–13 5th Annual Orlando Tattoo Show
  7. September 11–13 Villain Arts Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
  8. September 11–13 Punk Rock Tattoo Expo 2nd Annual 2026
  9. September 11–13 Punk Rock Tattoo Expo 2nd Annual 2026
  10. September 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: September 2026
  11. September 15 Aftercare Techniques Masterclass 2026
  12. September 15 Aftercare Techniques Masterclass 2026
  13. September 18–20 Golden State Tattoo Expo
  14. September 18–20 Villain Arts Syracuse Tattoo Arts Festival
  15. September 18–20 Fine Lines & Delicate Work Showcase 2026
  16. September 25–27 Three Rivers Tattoo Convention
  17. September 25–27 Villain Arts Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival
  18. September 25–27 Tattoo Artist Mental Health & Wellness Summit
  19. October 1–4 HallowScreamCon Las Vegas (Debut)
  20. October 1–31 Koolsville Tattoo — Ongoing $10 Special (all year incl. Halloween)
  21. October 2–4 Color Fusion International 2026
  22. October 3 Collective Studio Showcase: Multiple Artists 2026
  23. October 3 Collective Studio Showcase: Multiple Artists 2026
  24. October 8 Tattoo Licensing & Compliance Workshop 2026
  25. October 9–11 Tommy's Tattoo Convention
  26. October 9–11 Villain Arts Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival
  27. October 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: October 2026
  28. October 15–31 Spooky Season Studio Sale October 2026
  29. October 15–17 Tattoo Removal & Correction Clinic 2026
  30. October 16–18 Villain Arts New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival
  31. October 20–22 Tattoo Safety Certification Course 2026
  32. October 20 Haunted House Flash Collection 2026
  33. October 20–22 Tattoo Safety Certification Course 2026
  34. October 23–25 Days of the Dead Las Vegas Tattoo Expo 2026
  35. October 23–25 Days of the Dead Las Vegas Tattoo Expo 2026
  36. October 24–31 Halloween Flash Special — Trip Ink Tattoo Co
  37. October 28 Spine-Tingling Flash Night October 2026
  38. October 29 Photography Workshop for Tattoo Artists 2026
  39. October 29 Photography Workshop for Tattoo Artists 2026
  40. Oct 30 – Nov 1 Longhorn State Tattoo Expo
  41. Oct 30 – Nov 1 Halloween Horror Tattoo Fest 2026
  42. November 5 Social Media Mastery for Tattoo Artists 2026
  43. November 5 Social Media Mastery for Tattoo Artists 2026
  44. November 6–8 Hell City Tattoo Festival — Columbus
  45. November 6–8 Music Festival Body Art Showcase 2026
  46. November 6–8 Music Festival Body Art Showcase 2026
  47. November 7 Apprenticeship Information Fair 2026
  48. November 7 Apprenticeship Information Fair 2026
  49. November 8–10 International Tattoo Artists: Western US Tour 2026
  50. November 12 Sustainability in Tattoo Industry Forum 2026
  51. November 12 Sustainability in Tattoo Industry Forum 2026
  52. November 13–15 Villain Arts San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival
  53. November 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: November 2026
  54. November 19 Tattoo Artist Charity Event: Give Back Night 2026
  55. November 19 Tattoo Artist Charity Event: Give Back Night 2026
  56. November 20–22 Villain Arts Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival
  57. November 21–23 Realistic Portraiture Summit 2026
  58. Nov 29 – Dec 1 Vintage American Tattoo Revival 2026
  59. December 1–3 Black Ink Masters Championship 2026
  60. December 4 New Artist Debut Showcase 2026
  61. December 4 New Artist Debut Showcase 2026
  62. December 10–12 Bio-Mechanical Art Expo 2026
  63. December 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: December 2026
  64. Dec 15 – Jan 31 Museum Exhibition: Tattoo as Fine Art 2026
  65. Dec 15 – Jan 31 Museum Exhibition: Tattoo as Fine Art 2026
  66. December 20 Best of Las Vegas Tattoo Awards 2026
  67. December 20 Best of Las Vegas Tattoo Awards 2026
  68. January 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: January 2027
  69. January 15–17 Winter Ink Tattoo Show 2027
  70. January 15–17 Winter Ink Tattoo Show 2027
  71. January 22–24 Tattoo & Body Modification Symposium 2027
  72. January 29 Mentorship Matching Program Launch 2027
  73. January 29 Mentorship Matching Program Launch 2027
  74. February 8 Color Theory for Tattoo Artists 2027
  75. February 8 Color Theory for Tattoo Artists 2027
  76. February 12–14 Japanese Tradition Masters Gathering 2027
  77. February 26–28 Small Studio Business Success Forum 2027
  78. March 12 Tattoo Tourism Networking Event 2027
  79. March 12 Tattoo Tourism Networking Event 2027
  80. March 19–21 Geometric & Symmetry Masters 2027
  81. March 25–27 Fashion Week Tattoo Art Showcase 2027
  82. March 25–27 Fashion Week Tattoo Art Showcase 2027
  83. April 8–11 Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend ??? Tattoo Lounge
  84. April 9–11 Equipment & Supplies Industry Show 2027
  85. April 9–11 Equipment & Supplies Industry Show 2027
  86. April 16–18 Tribal & Indigenous Patterns Masters 2027
  87. April 23–25 Tahoe Tattoo Show (10th Annual)
  88. May 14–16 Women Tattoo Artists Conference 2027
  89. October 29–31 Halloween Horror Tattoo Fest 2027

Archive

Past Events

  1. September 3–6 Tattoos Mischief & Mayhem Euless
  2. Sep 1 – Dec 1 Youth Tattoo Culture Workshop Series
  3. August 28–30 Ink Masters Auburn NY Tattoo Expo
  4. August 28–30 Villain Arts Colorado Springs Tattoo Arts Festival
  5. August 28–30 Punk & Alternative Youth Fest 2026
  6. August 21–23 Ink Masters Juneau Tattoo Expo
  7. August 20 Koolsville Rotation Artist Series
  8. August 17 National Tattoo Day Celebration Aug 2026
  9. August 17 National Tattoo Day Celebration Aug 2026
  10. August 15 Studio 21 Monthly Artist Showcase
  11. Aug 15 – Dec 31 Celebrity Guest Artist Appearances 2026
  12. August 14–16 Hell City Tattoo Festival — Phoenix
  13. August 14–16 Villain Arts Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival
  14. August 13 Friday the 13th Tattoo Special: August 2026
  15. August 12–17 Ink Masters Fairbanks Tattoo Expo
  16. August 7–9 16th Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash
  17. August 7–9 Villain Arts Wildwood Tattoo Arts Festival
  18. August 7–9 Nomad Legacy Tattoo Arts Expo
  19. August 6–9 Ink Masters Anchorage Tattoo Expo
  20. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Live Tattoo Demonstration: Sunday Sessions 2026
  21. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Tattoo Art Print Collaboration Series 2026
  22. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Thursday Evening Artist Talk Series
  23. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Weekend Walk-in Hours at Major Studios
  24. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Monthly Tattoo Artist Networking Mixer
  25. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Community Tattoo Education Series
  26. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Flash Fridays at Studio 21
  27. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Saturday Walkup Days at 18B Tattoo
  28. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Koolsville Design Consultations
  29. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Portfolio Review Sessions
  30. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Live Tattoo Demonstration: Sunday Sessions 2026
  31. Aug 1 – Dec 31 Tattoo Art Print Collaboration Series 2026
  32. August 1 Tatts N Tacos — Studio 21 Tattoo (recurring)
  33. Jul 31 – Aug 2 Villain Arts Houston Tattoo Arts Festival
  34. Jul 31 – Aug 2 Gila Tattoo Expo
  35. Jul 31 – Aug 2 Green Bay Tattoo Festival
  36. July 25 New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market Tattoo Expo
  37. July 24–26 Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo (18th Annual)
  38. July 24–26 Summer Session Tattoo Gathering
  39. July 24–26 Summer Session Tattoo Gathering
  40. July 24–26 Twin Cities Tattoo Festival (4th Annual)