DC Tattoo Expo

DC Tattoo Expo #14, February 7th-9th, 2025. DC Tattoo Expo returns for lucky #13, February 16th-18th, 2024.

We hit the drawing board and are excited to bring you an incredible DC Tattoo Expo experience. As always, experience incredible tattoo artists from across the country and your opportunity to be tattooed by them. We have handpicked each artist with a focus on TOP quality. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience tattoos, art and entertainment.

09/18/2024

Flashback to one of our 2024 Tattoo of the Day Color Winners. 🔥

Artist:

08/05/2024

The Best of Show award is a badge of honor for artists. Many begin their pieces on Friday and do not finish them until Sunday.

Take a look at last years winner 🏆 .artist

07/15/2024

The countdown continues. 7️⃣ months to go!

07/06/2024

The science checks out.

06/26/2024

Sneak peek at next year’s design. 🔥
#14 is coming on strong

06/18/2024

If it’s in a graph, it’s official. 🫡

06/08/2024

“The judgiest judges that ever judged.” —

05/18/2024

DC Tattoo Expo Black & Gray Categories 🖤❤️

05/10/2024

9 more months until DC Tattoo Expo #14
But who’s counting? 😉

Booth registration will open up soon!

05/03/2024

Congrats for taking home two awards this year 🔥🔥🔥

04/22/2024

Congrats to for taking home Best Black & Gray Portrait at this year’s show!

04/18/2024

Getting tattooed at a convention isn't for everyone. But everyone who gets tattooed at a convention leaves with the best souvenir 😎

04/18/2024

Our wonderful judges from the 2024 DC Tattoo Expo.
L-R: (also pictured mini Tony Lafianza)

03/30/2024

Congrats to for taking home a Black & Gray Large award this year🥇

03/24/2024

It gets a little cheeky sometimes at DC Tattoo Expo contests 😉

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03/11/2024

The art was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 at this year’s expo

Artist:

Photos from DC Tattoo Expo's post 03/04/2024

Awesome piece done at this year’s expo.

Artist:

02/29/2024

Just Captain things 👋🔥

Photos from DC Tattoo Expo's post 02/26/2024

The many poses of entering into tattoo competitions. 🏆

Photos from Andres Jaramillo Tattoo's post 02/25/2024

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Photos from DC Tattoo Expo's post 02/25/2024

Congrats to Mohawk Jesse Yunker & Derek Uberderek Entenmann Tattoo Art for taking home Tattoo of the Day—color at DC Tattoo Expo #13!

Photos from DC Tattoo Expo's post 02/22/2024

Our amazing pin-up contestants for the 13th Annual Miss DC Pin Up Contest.
Congratulations to for taking home the crown 👑 💐

02/20/2024

Talk about couple’s goals 🏆

The winners of the Best Backpiece category were husband & wife ❤️

02/18/2024

It is the FINAL day of the 13th Annual DC Tattoo Expo! Tickets are sold at the door!
Entertainment starts at 1:30 PM and we’re open until 7:00 PM.
Let’s do the damn thing! 🔥🔥🔥

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DC TATTOO EXPO #11

DC Tattoo Expo #11 will take place, but due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, we have not been able to confirm our dates. We want to ensure and prioritize everyone’s safety and well-being at our event.

We’re thankful for the support from so many and we’re celebrating 11 years of bringing the best tattoo artists to the DC area with more than 400 tattoo artists, including stars of Ink Master, Tattoo Nightmares, live entertainment, contests and much more! The weekend will be filled with incredible art, entertainment and as always, a nonstop party! #dctattooexpo

Videos (show all)

Artists & vendors, the smell of fall and booth registration is in the air. We continue to sell out in record time, pleas...
BIG GUS INK freehanding a mermaid 🧜‍♀️ Done at this year’s show.
It’s not everyday you get to witness someone performing a world-record breaking stunt. 🔥
DC Tattoo Expo Black & Gray Categories 🖤❤️#dctattooexpo
Quick glimpse at one of the Black & Gray categories from this year’s Saturday contests.                  Exciting news: ...
Getting tattooed at a convention isn't for everyone. But everyone who gets tattooed at a convention leaves with the best...
Just Captain things 👋🔥#dctattooexpo
It is the FINAL day of the 13th Annual DC Tattoo Expo! Tickets are sold at the door!Entertainment starts at 1:30 PM and ...
Day #2 is upon us!Doors open at 12:00 PM!Tickets sold at the door.Entertainment begins at 2:30 PM!Let’s go!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The wait is OVER. The DC Tattoo Expo returns today! Doors open at 1:00 PM. Tickets are sold at the door. And a FREE shut...
Trust. The. Process: Expo Style.    Can’t wait to have @rockemtatts back for another year at DC Tattoo Expo #13.        ...
🔥🔥🔥video from @epicjontuazon“2023 DC Tattoo Expo Tattoo Contest. Full video on my YouTube channel now! Don’t forget to S...

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