
The Colorado Springs Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention on Friday, October 17, 2025. It is held at the Colorado Springs Event Center. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the day as artists work on clients. The event includes a number of tattoo competitions, which typically feature categories for different styles like realism, traditional, and black and grey. There are vendor booths selling tattoo aftercare, clothing, and art. The convention is in its second year. Colorado Springs has a strong tattoo community with studios specializing in American traditional, blackwork, and portraiture. Tickets are sold at the door. Parking is available on site at the event center. The venue is near downtown hotels. Attendees should bring cash for easier transactions with some artists and vendors, and a valid ID for age verification.
The Colorado Springs Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention happening on October 17, 2025. It is located at the Colorado Springs Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. This event is the second edition of the festival and focuses on live tattooing, where artists from the region and beyond will be working on clients throughout the day. Attendees can also view tattoo competitions, browse vendor booths selling art and merchandise, and meet artists. Colorado Springs has a growing tattoo scene with a particular affinity for American traditional and realistic styles.
The festival is on Friday, October 17, 2025. It is held at the Colorado Springs Event Center, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The event centers on live tattooing, with artists taking clients on the convention floor. There are also tattoo competitions judged throughout the day and vendor booths selling art, apparel, and aftercare products.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. The event organizers typically announce pricing closer to the date on their social media channels.
Bring a valid ID for entry. It is also a good idea to bring cash, as some artists and vendors may not accept card payments. Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the convention floor.