Chicago

3/20/26

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3/22/26
Thank you Chicago! See you next year.
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Location

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd,
Rosemont, Il 60018

Directions

Show Hours

Friday:  2PM – 11PM 
Saturday: 11AM – 11PM
Sunday: 11AM – 8PM

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Tattoo Festival Schedule

Our Sponsors

ENTERTAINMENT

Emilio Gonzalez
Emilio González
Entertainers
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Cenobyte Suspension Crew
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Cruella Morgan
Cruella Morgan
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Dr. Blasphemy
Entertainers
Verona Fink Entertainer at select Villain Arts Locations
Verona Fink
Entertainers
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James Maltman
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Camille Zamboni
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Special Guests

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Joey Hamilton
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Pony Lawson
Artists
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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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Big Jaz
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Artists
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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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Jacci Gresham
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International Artists

PittaKKM - Featured Judge
PittaKKM
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Gody - Featured Judge
Gody
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Federico Galliani
Artists
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Filip kotarlic
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Giuseppe Bonelli
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Pennyboy
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Alessandro Pennella
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Featured

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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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Artists
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Artists
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Adriana Hallow
Artists
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Brandon Herrera
Artists
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Artists
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Artists
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Sasha Woland
Artists
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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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August Rain
Artists
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Artists
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Artists
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Tony Ciavarro
Artists
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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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Artists, Shops & Vendors
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Ticket Types
  • $25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass
  • Admission is free for children under 12

Tickets are sold at the show or:

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Show Times

  • Friday | 2PM – 11PM
  • Saturday |  11AM – 11PM
  • Sunday | 11AM – 8PM

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**FOR2027**Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel

5440 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

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For a discounted rate please view our official booking referral below:

Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
5440 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

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For a discounted rate please view our official booking referral below:

Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare
5550 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

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For a discounted rate please view our official booking referral below:

Spark by Hilton Chicago/ O’Hare

2175 E. Touchy Ave

Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Free convention shuttle service
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free wi-fi

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Floorplans & Maps

Map of the Area

Parkway Bank Park Map of the Area

Exhibit Hall


Full venue details here.

Convention Center Website 

The Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center offers a total of 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. From an intimate wedding to a larger trade show, we can help you configure it any way you like. If you’re planning a larger show, you’ll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. We can also create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty.

Venue Information

Conveniently located five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and just 20 minutes from Chicago’s downtown area. As a town built for trade shows and visitors, Rosemont was designed to be a convenient place to conduct business and network. The Convention Center is also walking distance from many of Rosemont’s quality hotels and restaurants so exhibitors and attendees can get to where they need to be fast.

Public Parking

Public parking is available in the William St. Garage and East Parking Garage. Parking is $15.00* for 24 hours, no in & out privileges.

*Rate is subject to change

Taxi & Ride Share

Pick up & Drop off areas are located at the main circular drive entrance at 5555 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018

For complete info check here.

Need dinner plans? View (well reviewed) and convenient restaurants near the venue! 

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Sales for 2026 have ended. See you next year!

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Chicago: 3-Day Pass

$50

Chicago: 1-Day Pass

$25

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