New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival

New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival Villain Arts is coming to NOLA for the 6th Annual Tattoo Arts Festival, featuring the top tattoo artists and entertainment.
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There's something for everyone so come join the fun! Visit Villainarts.com
for info/tickets

Ace Tattoo || Ace Tattoo, a traditional style street shop located in New Orleans’ Freret Neighborhood, is making waves a...
09/11/2026

Ace Tattoo ||

Ace Tattoo, a traditional style street shop located in New Orleans’ Freret Neighborhood, is making waves at the festival with its diverse range of tattoo styles. Since opening in 2023, they have been dedicated to building community and providing solid tattoos, welcoming both walk-ins and appointments every Tuesday through Sunday.

Book your session for the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival now at [email protected]!
🎟️ Tickets and Info at villainarts.com

09/09/2026

The countdown's on. New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival lands October 16-18 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center—and it's lining up to hit hard.

🖊️ Top tattooers from across the country
🎭 Burlesque, sideshow, and live acts all weekend
🏆 Tattoo contests
🛍 Gear, flash, and vendors with the goods

Artists—secure your booth. Collectors—start booking.

📍 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
🗓️ October 16-18
🎟 Tickets + info: villainarts.com

Dre Ortiz || .tattoosDre is an artist known for their versatility in both black and grey as well as color realism. They ...
09/07/2026

Dre Ortiz || .tattoos

Dre is an artist known for their versatility in both black and grey as well as color realism. They are passionate about collaborating with clients to turn their ideas into stunning tattoo art, ensuring each piece is uniquely personal.

Book your session for the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival now at [email protected]!
🎟️ Tickets and Info at villainarts.com

SIX WEEKS OUT — NEW ORLEANS, YOU'RE UP.Six weeks until the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival takes over October 16–18, 20...
09/04/2026

SIX WEEKS OUT — NEW ORLEANS, YOU'RE UP.

Six weeks until the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival takes over October 16–18, 2026.

The lineup is locked. The floor plan is coming together. Hundreds of artists. Three days of live tattooing, competition, and full Villain Arts energy in the Crescent City.

Get your tickets early.
🎟 villainarts.com

Scott Adams || Scott Adams brings 27 years of tattooing experience from The Isle of Misfit Cats, Indiana, to the New Orl...
08/27/2026

Scott Adams ||

Scott Adams brings 27 years of tattooing experience from The Isle of Misfit Cats, Indiana, to the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival Known for his unique blend of classic designs infused with abstract cubist elements, Scott also excels in traditional styles. His background in street shops allows him to offer a wide range of options, ensuring a personalized experience for every client.

Book your session for the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festivalnow at [email protected]!
🎟️ Tickets and Info at villainarts.com

Trappin Ink || Trappin Ink is an award-winning tattoo and piercing studio based in Duncanville, Texas, celebrated for th...
08/27/2026

Trappin Ink ||

Trappin Ink is an award-winning tattoo and piercing studio based in Duncanville, Texas, celebrated for their custom black and gray realism, portraits, and striking color work. Their team is committed to delivering high-quality artistry in a professional environment, embodying the essence of Texas tattoo culture while cultivating lasting relationships with clients and fellow artists at conventions across the nation.

Book your session for the New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival now at [email protected]!
🎟️ Tickets and Info at villainarts.com

🖋 INK THAT DOESN'T APOLOGIZESarah Marxx () works in black, and only black, until the negative space does the rest of the...
08/25/2026

🖋 INK THAT DOESN'T APOLOGIZE
Sarah Marxx () works in black, and only black, until the negative space does the rest of the talking.
Blackwork, dark abstract, blackouts, ornamental designs, heavy ink saturation with freehand layouts and stippling that hold their edge.

Teeth show up again and again in her pieces, a signature that's become her own kind of logo.
She's resident at Long Live Tattoo Collective in Denver, booking custom work through CoCreate link in her IG bio.

📍 Catch Sarah Marxx live at:

New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival | Oct 16–18, 2026
📍 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA

🔥 3 days of live tattooing, elite artists, wild entertainment and Villain Arts energy
🎟 villainarts.com — grab your tickets before the weekend

🖋 STIPPLE BY STIPPLE, PIECE BY PIECEJymi Calkins () has been tattooing since 2011, starting in Wisconsin before touring ...
08/21/2026

🖋 STIPPLE BY STIPPLE, PIECE BY PIECE
Jymi Calkins () has been tattooing since 2011, starting in Wisconsin before touring the convention circuit and landing in Denver for good.
Dotwork, geometric, mandalas, blackwork, ornamental, black & grey illustrative, his specialty is precision: stippling shading built for multi-session backpieces and full torso projects.
Skulls, botanicals, sacred geometry, all worked across every skin tone with the same care.
He founded Long Live Tattoo Collective in Denver in 2021 and still books custom work and flash through CoCreate.

📍 Catch Jymi Calkins live at:

New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival | Oct 16–18, 2026
📍 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA

🔥 3 days of live tattooing, elite artists, wild entertainment and Villain Arts energy
🎟 villainarts.com — grab your tickets before the weekend

🎨 TWO DECADES, ONE OBSESSIONYunior Perez () has spent 25 years chasing photorealism in color and black & grey, and it sh...
08/20/2026

🎨 TWO DECADES, ONE OBSESSION
Yunior Perez () has spent 25 years chasing photorealism in color and black & grey, and it shows in every sleeve.
Vibrant color packing, smooth shading gradients, storytelling compositions built to flow with the body, not fight it.
He collaborates on every piece: client stories, placement, longevity, all planned before the needle touches skin.
Cover-ups too, when the story calls for a fresh start instead of a blank canvas.
He works out of a private studio in Houston, Texas.

📍 Catch Yunior Perez live at:

New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival | Oct 16–18, 2026
📍 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA

🔥 3 days of live tattooing, elite artists, wild entertainment and Villain Arts energy
🎟 villainarts.com — link in bio for tickets

08/17/2026

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE INK

We put a mic in front of our artists and asked why conventions still matter.

It's the community. The trade. The chance to sit next to someone whose work you've admired for years and actually talk shop. You don't get that from a solo shop day.

Hear it straight from them 👆

Our 2026 run isn't over yet. Catch us at:

📍 Colorado Springs, CO — 8/28-8/30 — Colorado Springs Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Meadowlands, NJ — 9/4-9/6 — Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Asheville, NC — 9/11-9/13 — Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Syracuse, NY — 9/18-9/20 — Syracuse Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Savannah, GA — 9/25-9/27 — Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Milwaukee, WI — 10/9-10/11 — Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 New Orleans, LA — 10/16-10/18 — New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 San Antonio, TX — 11/13-11/15 — San Antonio Tattoo Arts Festival
📍 Tampa, FL — 11/20-11/22 — Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival

Booths and tickets at villainarts.com.

(Select 2027 Booths available now)

Address

900 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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