New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival #7
The New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention on Friday, October 10, 2025. It is held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Halls A-C. This is the seventh edition of the event. Attendees can watch live tattooing on the convention floor as hundreds of artists from across the country work. There are tattoo competitions held throughout the day with categories like best of day and best large scale. The event floor has vendor booths selling tattoo aftercare, apparel, and art. New Orleans has a strong tattoo history, with many studios in the French Quarter specializing in traditional American and custom designs. Tickets are sold at the door. The convention center has paid parking garages. Attendees should bring cash for tattoos and vendors, and a valid ID for age verification. The event is open to all ages.
Event Highlights
The New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival is a one-day tattoo convention. It takes place on October 10, 2025, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The event features live tattooing on the floor, where attendees can get tattooed by guest artists. There are also tattoo competitions and vendor booths selling art and supplies. This is the seventh edition of this annual festival. New Orleans has a historic tattoo scene with many renowned studios concentrated in the French Quarter, making it a significant location for this event.