Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival

We'd like to thank everyone for another amazing year in Philadelphia!

If you have any photo or video from the show, we invite you to share it to our Discord.

Make sure to follow our socials on the top of the site to keep up with our tour, and we'll see ya next year!

$25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass

Admission is free for children under 12

No Weapons or Firearms Allowed

General Info

Location

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention
Pennsylvania Convention Center
131 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Show Times

Friday 2 PM - 11 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 11 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 8 PM

Load-In Information (Vendor Only)
Thursday: 12 PM - 6 PM Load-In
Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM Load-In

Attendee Parking

Parking Lots Surrounding the Convention Center

Hotel Info

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
1301 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
1201 Race Street 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Home2Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center
1200 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City
219 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, USA PA
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Le Meridien Philadelphia
1421 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
BOOK ONLINE HERE!
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
One East Penn Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
BOOK ONLINE HERE!

For all other information, please email TATTOOEDKINGPIN@GMAIL.COM

Opening Party

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Thursday the 25th - 6PM - 11PM

@ Philadelphia Brewing Company

2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Free Food - Cash Bar

 

After Hours

Friday and Saturday

Sunday Dinner:

Fogo de chao at 8PM
1337 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-636-9700

Entertainment

FRIDAY

2:00 PM Show Open
3:30 PM Shannon Sexton
4:00 PM Jade Chen Birds of Prey seminar
5:00 PM Amazing Angelle
5:30 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
6:30 PM Ringling Brother's star James Maltman
7:30 PM America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
8:30 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow
9:00 PM Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SATURDAY

11:00 AM Show Open
11:30 AM Shannon Sexton
12:00 PM Kings of the Wild Things Acoustic
1:00 PM Jade Chen Birds of Prey seminar
1:30 PM Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
2:30 PM Ringling Brother's star James Maltman
3:30 PM America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
4:30 PM Amazing Angelle
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
7:45 PM Ringling Brother's star James Maltman
8:30 PM America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle Sideshow
9:15 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow
9:30 PM Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SUNDAY

11:00 AM Show Open
12:00 PM Shannon Sexton
12:30 PM Jade Chen Birds of Prey seminar
1:00 PM Aztec Dance
1:30 PM Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
2:30 PM Ringling Brother's star James Maltman
3:30 PM America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
4:30 PM Amazing Angelle
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show
8:00 PM Show Close

Featured Entertainment

Wildefell Wolves

Kings of the Wild Things

Aztec Dance

Aerial Burlesque by Shannon Sexton

Alakazam the Human Knot

Ringling Brother's star James Maltman

America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle

The Amazing Angelle

Verona Fink

Featured Artists

Myke Chambers

Alliance of Professional Tattooists

Clarke Gable from Borneo Malaysia
Specializing in Traditional Borneo Handtap Tattooing

Tattoo History Row

Jacci Gresham

Ronnie Dell'aquila

Tahiti Gil

Judy Parker

 

Ronnie DellAquila, Ed Hardy, Walter Moskowitz at out Philly convention in 1999

Ronnie Dell'Aquila Tattooing at the West End Fair.

Special Guests

 

 

 

Special Guests

Nikko Hurtado from Tattoo Wars, LA Ink, and Ink Master.

Cleen Rock One from Ink Master Season 11, 9 & Runner Up of 5 & 7
Steven Tefft from Ink Master Season 10 & Winner of Season 2
Big Ceeze from Ink Master Season 6
Emily Elegado from Ink Master season 5

Aaron Is from Ink Master Season 5 & 9
Big Gus from Tattoo Nightmares
Manifest Mark Matthews from Ink Master season 2
Big Jaz from Ink Master season 12

Ash Mann from Ink Master season 12
Jake Karamol from TimelessBodyarts

 

Al Fliction from Ink Master Season 1
Pon from Ink Master season 12

Tony Medellin Winner of Ink Master Season 11
James Vaughn from Ink Master Season 7 & Finalist on Season 1

Holli Marie from Ink Master season 12 and 14
Charles Whitfield from VH1
Trocon Talhouk from VH1

Caroline Evans from Ink Master Season 5

Elva Stefanie from Ink Master Season 12

E MAC from Ink Master season 13

Fon from Ink Master Season 12

Dave Robinowitz from Ink Master Season 8

Chris Shockley from Ink Master Season 11

Jordi Pla from Ink Master season 13

Carlos Rojas from Ink Master Season 9

International Artists

Takashi Matsuba: Tebori (Japanese Hand Poke Tattooing)

Pablo V from Barcelona

Filip Kotarlic from ITALY

Seminars

Title of Seminar: Tattoo Shop Titans: How To Master Google Ads For Tattoo Shop Owners

Date / Time: Friday, Jan 26th @ 4PM

Cost: Free/Special gift for people who donate more than $10 to the Wenatchee Humane Society https://www.wenatcheehumane.org/donate-online

How to register: https://consultation.ink-link.com/villian-arts-seminar

Topics:

  • Unleash Your Tattoo Business: Why Google Ads Reigns Supreme for Tattoo Shop Owners
  • Unlock Insane Profits: Master Google Ads for Tattoo Shops and Maximize Your ROI!
  • Google's 'Smart' Mode is Killing Your Ad Success! Learn How to Break Free and Skyrocket Your Consultation Requests
  • Website vs Landing Page for Tattoo ads - The Ultimate Showdown!
  • Supercharge Your Shop: The Secret Sauce Is Consultation Request Tracking
  • Ad Optimization Secrets Every Tattoo Shop Must Know for Explosive Growth!

Live Raptors!

The Birds of Prey program/seminar is a fast paced “meet n greet style”, where the audience learns some fun facts about our bird ambassadors, their backstory, and have the opportunity to meet them up close and personal. There will be a live demo of feeding (frozen whole animals).

At the end of our performance, attendees are welcome to take selfies with the birds. 

Photos/video are allowed and encouraged, no flash. 

Info and Signups: info.theraptory@gmail.com

Annette Larue from VICE's Tattoo Age

Taking the fear out of your coil machine

A 2 hour seminar with Annette LaRue.

With Drinks and Snacks and a Questions and Answer time at the end.

Meet at my booth and we will go from there.

Please bring any personal machines you have questions about.

7PM - Fridays of the Convention.

Past Event Coverage





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