New York Tattoo Convention
The New York Tattoo Convention is a one-day event on Friday, November 7, 2025. It is held at the Duggal Greenhouse, a venue with a glass ceiling and industrial feel in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Attendees can watch live tattooing on the convention floor, where hundreds of artists from New York and other states work. There are tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best large scale. Vendor booths sell aftercare products, apparel, and tattoo equipment. The event typically includes seminars on topics like tattoo history or technique. New York has a diverse tattoo scene, known for artists specializing in fine line, black and grey, and bold American traditional styles. Tickets are sold online in advance and at the door. Parking is available in the Navy Yard lot, and public transit is a good option. The venue is near several hotels in downtown Brooklyn. Bring a valid ID for entry. Cash is useful for smaller vendors and artist deposits.
Event Highlights
The New York Tattoo Convention is a one-day tattoo convention on November 7, 2025. It is held at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York City, United States. The event features live tattooing on the floor, where attendees can get tattooed by guest artists, alongside vendor booths and judged competitions. New York City is a global hub for tattoo art, with a high concentration of world-renowned artists working in every style, making this convention a direct link to that culture.