UK: Brighton Pier Hosts “Tattoo by the Sea” Carnival
Brighton transformed its iconic pier into a tattoo carnival, featuring roller coasters, live music, and tattoo pop-ups along the boardwalk.The event celebrated Brighton’s reputation as […]
Japan: Yokohama Holds First “Traditional Irezumi Parade”
For the first time, Yokohama organized a public parade of traditional irezumi wearers, celebrating Japan’s tattoo artistry despite lingering stigma.Participants proudly displayed full-body suits of […]
Australia: Sydney Opera House Hosts Tattoo Art Expo
The Sydney Opera House staged a Tattoo Art Expo, transforming its iconic sails into giant projection screens displaying tattoo designs.Inside, international tattooists worked live, while […]
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Hosts “Beach Ink Marathon” on Copacabana
Tattoo artists from around the world gathered at Copacabana Beach for a 72-hour tattoo marathon.The event blended Brazil’s famous beach culture with global tattoo artistry. […]
United States: San Francisco Hosts “Tech & Tattoo Expo”
Silicon Valley innovators partnered with tattooists for a unique Tech & Tattoo Expo in San Francisco.The event showcased wearable ink with embedded microchips, UV-reactive tattoos, […]
UK: Liverpool Holds “Beatles Ink Tribute Festival”
Liverpool’s tattoo community honored The Beatles with a special tattoo tribute event.Fans lined up for portraits of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, while others opted […]
Germany: Hamburg Hosts “Harbor Ink Festival” on Cruise Ships
Hamburg’s famous port turned into a floating tattoo hub with tattoo parlors set up inside docked cruise ships.Visitors enjoyed sea views while being tattooed, with […]
Thailand: Chiang Mai Hosts “Sacred Sak Yant Gathering”
Thousands of tattoo devotees flocked to Chiang Mai for the annual Sak Yant Festival, where monks bless sacred tattoos.The event included chanting ceremonies, mass blessings, […]
Spain: Madrid Introduces “Ink & Flamenco Festival”
Madrid blended two cultural passions with its first Ink & Flamenco Festival.Flamenco dancers performed while tattooists offered designs inspired by guitars, roses, and traditional Spanish […]
Greece Turns Mythology Into Tattoo Lessons
In Athens, tattoo artists are working with academics to reinterpret Greek mythology into ink—gods, monsters, and heroic tales. Before the tattooing, clients hear explanations of […]