
The Milano Tattoo Convention is a three-day tattoo convention held annually in Milan, Italy. The 2026 edition runs from January 23 to January 25 at Superstudio Maxi, a converted industrial space in the Tortona district. Milan has a long history with tattoo culture dating back to the early 20th century when sailors and soldiers brought tattoos to Italian ports. Today, the city has hundreds of tattoo studios ranging from traditional Italian shops to high-end custom studios catering to the fashion industry. The convention reflects this mix, featuring artists who work in traditional Italian styles alongside those doing photorealistic portraits and abstract contemporary work. The event fills Superstudio Maxi with tattoo stations where artists work on clients throughout the weekend. Attendees can walk the floor to watch live tattooing, book appointments with guest artists, or get walk-in tattoos. The convention floor includes vendor booths selling tattoo equipment, inks, aftercare products, and apparel. The convention typically hosts tattoo competitions across multiple categories including traditional, realism, black and grey, and small tattoos. There are seminars for tattoo artists covering technical skills and business topics, though these often require separate tickets or registration. Superstudio Maxi is located in the Tortona district, southwest of Milan's city center. The venue is accessible by public transport via the Porta Genova metro station on the green line. Parking is limited in the area, so attendees usually take the metro or tram. Hotels in the Navigli and Tortona areas are within walking distance, while the city center is a short metro ride away. Tickets are available through the official website. Single-day and weekend passes are typically offered. The event runs from midday to evening on Friday and Saturday, with shorter hours on Sunday. Attendees should bring cash for vendors who do not take cards, and wear comfortable shoes as the concrete floors are hard on feet after hours of walking.
Milano Tattoo Convention 2026 is a three-day tattoo convention taking place January 23-25, 2026, at Superstudio Maxi in Milan, Italy. The event brings together tattoo artists from across Europe and beyond to work on clients live on the convention floor. Attendees can watch tattooing in progress, browse vendor booths for equipment and supplies, and participate in tattoo competitions. Milan has a strong tattoo culture rooted in both traditional Italian tattooing and contemporary high-end custom work, making this convention a central meeting point for the Italian tattoo scene each winter.
The event runs January 23-25, 2026, at Superstudio Maxi in Milan's Tortona district. The venue is accessible via the Porta Genova metro station.
Artists tattoo clients live at their booths throughout the three days. There are vendor booths selling tattoo supplies, clothing, and aftercare products. Tattoo competitions run across categories like traditional, realism, and black and grey work.
Tickets are available through the official website at https://www.milanotattooconvention.com/. Options usually include single-day passes and full weekend tickets.
Bring a valid ID, cash for vendors and tips, and comfortable shoes for walking on concrete floors. If you plan to get tattooed, bring reference images and payment for your chosen artist.
Yes. The event is open to the public and offers a chance to see different tattoo styles in person, meet artists, and understand the tattoo process before booking your own appointment.