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3/20/26

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Villain Arts Chicago logo with a tattooed hand holding a card of two kissing skulls, set over a blue circle and floral frame shaped like Illinois.

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Location

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

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Show Hours

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

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Dr. Blasphemy
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Captain & Maybelle
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James Maltman
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CHICAGO TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL FEATURED JUDGE GODY DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER 6MARCH21ST & 22ND 2026


CHICAGO TATTOO ARTS FESTIVA FEATURED JUDGE PittaKKM DONALD E. STiPHENS CONVENTION CENTER MARCH 21ST & 22nd


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Ticket Details

Ticket Types


  • $25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass
  • Admission is free for children under 12

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Show Times

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

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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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Tickets are sold at the show or:

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Show Times

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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

Book Now

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

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

Book Now

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

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Load-In Information 
Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM Load-In
Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM Load-In

The information above represents the standard load-in times for most shows. Please refer to your dashboard or check your email leading up the show to view the detailed load-in instructions.

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If you like to share your attendance at our show please use the official press kit materials for public posts

Press Kit


Show Times

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

To view your application status and to access invoicing please refer to your dashboard.

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Load-In Information 
Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM Load-In
Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM Load-In

The information above represents the standard load-in times for most shows. Please refer to your dashboard or check your email leading up the show to view the detailed load-in instructions.

View Dashboard

If you like to share your attendance at our show please use the official press kit materials for public posts

Press Kit

Show Times

To view your application status and to access invoicing please refer to your dashboard.

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Venue Details

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.

Map of the Area

Parkway Bank Park Map of the Area

Exhibit Hall

Donald E. Stephens Floor 1

Full venue details here.

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.

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.

Map of the Area

Parkway Bank Park Map of the Area

Exhibit Hall

Donald E. Stephens Floor 1

Full venue details here.

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.

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