When and where is the Pensacola Tattoo Expo?

The Pensacola Tattoo Expo #9 is from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025. It is held at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502.

What happens at the Pensacola Tattoo Expo?

The event has live tattooing all weekend where you can get tattooed by guest artists. There are tattoo competitions each day for different categories, vendor booths selling art and merchandise, and informational seminars about tattooing.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available for purchase at the door. You can buy a single-day pass or a full weekend pass. Cash and card are typically accepted. Check the event's social media pages for any pre-sale information.

What should I bring to the convention?

Bring a valid government-issued ID for entry. It is also helpful to bring cash for vendors, artist deposits, and food. If you plan to get tattooed, bring your design ideas and any reference images.

Is this event good for first-time attendees?

Yes, the expo is a good introduction to tattoo culture. You can watch artists work, talk to them about designs, and see a wide variety of styles without the pressure of getting tattooed yourself.

Pensacola Tattoo Expo #9

Name: Pensacola Tattoo Expo #9
Start: 2025-05-02
End: 2025-05-02
Location: United States, Unknown

The Pensacola Tattoo Expo #9 is a three-day tattoo convention happening from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025. The event is typically held at the Pensacola Bay Center, a central venue in downtown Pensacola, Florida. Attendees can watch live tattooing throughout the weekend as artists from across the Southeast work on clients. The expo includes tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best large scale. Vendor booths sell tattoo aftercare, apparel, and art. There are also seminars on tattoo history and technique. Pensacola has a strong maritime and military history, which influences its local tattoo culture with traditional American and nautical themes. This is the ninth edition of this annual event. Tickets are sold at the door for a daily or weekend pass. Parking is available at the Bay Center lot and nearby garages. Several hotels are within walking distance, including the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel. Bring a valid ID for entry and cash for vendors and to book tattoos.