Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival #8
May 8, 2026 — May 10, 2026 | Cincinnati, Ohio
Event Description
Now in its eighth year, the Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival returns to Ohio's Queen City for a full weekend of world-class ink, bringing together talented artists from across the country for three days of live tattooing, competition, and celebration of the craft. Running May 8–10, 2026, this annual gathering has built a well-earned reputation as one of the Midwest's most anticipated tattoo events. Whether you're looking to get work done, discover new artists, or simply immerse yourself in tattoo culture, this is the weekend Cincinnati proves it belongs on every enthusiast's calendar.