Australian Tattoo Expo — Perth 2026

The Australian Tattoo Expo is a multi-city public tattoo convention series presented across Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. The next confirmed edition is Perth, 23–25 October 2026 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).

The Sydney 2026 edition at ICC Sydney (26–28 June 2026) has already concluded. Melbourne follows on 4–6 December 2026 at MCEC; Brisbane 2027 dates remain TBA.

What to expect

From Friday to Sunday the expo brings together tattoo artists, studios, retailers and collectors. Organisers cite more than 10,000 attendees, 200+ studios, 350+ artists and 70+ retailers. Visitors can meet artists, book or walk up for tattoos, watch live competitions and entertainment, and shop specialist retailers.

Opening hours (Perth)

• Friday: 10:00–21:00
• Saturday: 10:00–21:00
• Sunday: 10:00–19:00

Tickets

Single-day and 3-day passes are sold online (early-bird any-day pass listed from about AUD 49.99; sales end 19 October 2026 on the Perth page). Twilight sessions and concession rates are described on the official FAQ. Children 14 and under enter free with a paying adult. Under Australian law, no one under 18 may be tattooed at the event.

Official site: https://www.austattooexpo.com.au/perth Tickets and booth applications are on the same domain.