2026 Edition
New Orleans, LA | Oct 16-18 | Villain Arts
New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival (Villain Arts) is a tattoo arts convention and festival held 16-18 October 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Featuring live tattooing by featured artists, tattoo contests, entertainment and sideshow acts, seminars, and artist/vendor booths. Tickets $20 day / $40 3-day pass; free for children under 12.
- Dates
- October 16, 2026 — October 18, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
About
The New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival, presented by Villain Arts, is a tattoo arts convention and festival held 16-18 October 2026 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Hall E) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Villain Arts, founded in 1999 by Troy Timpel, is one of the largest tattoo festival organizers in the world.
What to expect
- Live tattooing by featured artists and shops
- Tattoo contests and Best of Show
- Entertainment and sideshow acts (suspension, burlesque, contortionists)
- Seminars and demonstrations
- Artist, shop and vendor booths
- Special guests from Ink Master and VH1
Show times
- Friday: 2 PM - 11 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Tickets
$20 day pass / $40 3-day pass. Admission is free for children under 12. Tickets are sold at the show or online.
Venue
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Hall E), 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States.
Products on Display
- Tattoo art and live tattooing
- Tattoo contests
- Entertainment and sideshow acts
- Seminars
- Artist and vendor booths
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