Jacksonville Tattoo Arts Festival #3
The Jacksonville Tattoo Arts Festival is a three-day tattoo convention taking place January 30 through February 1, 2026, at the Prime F Osborn III Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. This is the third edition of the event, produced by Villain Arts, a company that organizes tattoo conventions in multiple cities across the United States. The convention fills the historic convention center with tattoo artists from Florida and beyond. Attendees walk the floor to watch live tattooing, book appointments with guest artists, and browse vendor booths selling equipment, aftercare products, and apparel. The event includes tattoo competitions in categories like traditional, realism, and color work, with artists submitting fresh pieces for judging on the final day. Jacksonville sits in Northeast Florida and has developed a strong local tattoo scene over the past decade. The city draws artists from Orlando, Miami, and Atlanta, creating a mix of Southern traditional styles and East Coast influences. The convention center location puts visitors near the St. Johns River and the downtown core, with restaurants and hotels within walking distance. Tickets are available through the Villain Arts website. Single-day and full-weekend passes are typical for this event, with prices varying based on entry day. The Prime F Osborn III Convention Center offers parking on site, though spaces fill quickly on Saturday. Hotels within walking distance include the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and the DoubleTree by Hilton. Attendees should bring photo ID, cash for deposits, and wear comfortable shoes for concrete floors. The event runs Friday through Sunday, with hours typically extending into the evening. Food vendors are available inside the venue. This is a working convention, meaning artists are actively tattooing clients who booked appointments in advance or walk up for available time slots. The floor layout includes rows of artist booths, a central stage for competitions, and dedicated areas for vendors.