Akinabalu Tattoo Show x Ewan Lane Festival

The Akinabalu Tattoo Show x Ewan Lane Festival is a one-day tattoo convention on Saturday, November 8, 2025. It will be held at the Hyatt Centric hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The event combines a standard tattoo convention with a cultural festival, focusing on the tattoo traditions of Borneo. Attendees can expect to see artists from across Malaysia and Southeast Asia doing live tattooing on the convention floor. There will be booths for tattoo supplies and aftercare products. The event also includes tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best traditional design. Kota Kinabalu has a growing tattoo scene that blends modern styles with indigenous Bornean motifs, particularly from the Kadazan-Dusun and Bajau cultures. The Hyatt Centric is located in the city center. Tickets are typically sold at the door. Attendees should bring cash for tattoos and vendors, as not all artists may accept card payments. It is a good idea to have a design in mind and to eat a meal before arriving.