Australian Tattoo Expo | Melbourne 2025

Australian Tattoo Expo | Melbourne 2025

Welcome to the Australian Tattoo Expo in Melbourne 2025! Get ready for a weekend filled with ink, art, and creativity at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Witness top tattoo artists showcasing their skills, browse unique designs, and maybe even get some fresh ink yourself! This in-person event is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the world of body art. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate tattoo culture in Melbourne!

Info: The weekend begins with the thunder of Japanese drummers. Feel the energy as the expo comes alive.

Info: Watch artists go head-to-head, creating epic pieces in a timed showdown. Who will take the crown?

Info: Enter your questionable ink for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. It’s bold, it’s fun, and it’s all about owning your story.

Info: Got a regret tattoo or a wild cover-up? Step up and compete for prizes in this crowd-favourite contest.

Info: The best tattoos of the day hit the stage. Incredible artistry, world-class talent, and winners crowned.

Info: Explosive drums, live music, and fierce energy light up the morning.

Info: Fast, raw, and creative. Artists push their limits right in front of you.

Info: Think your ink is one-of-a-kind? Enter and compete for prizes. The stage is yours.

Info: Bring your most outrageous cover-ups or biggest regrets and see how you stack up. Prizes on the line.

Info: Saturday night’s main event. The stage fills with the best tattoos of the day. Don’t miss the action.

Info: The final day kicks off with high-energy beats, roaming performers, and the host firing up the crowd.

Info: One last chance to enter your ink, grab prizes, and own the spotlight.

Info: The final call for tattoo regrets and cover-ups. Step up, show off, and win prizes.

Info: The grand showdown. The best tattoos of the entire weekend battle it out for the top awards.

Info: Bringing the kids? We’ve created the ultimate space just for them.
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With face painting, hair braiding, fake tattoos, art tables, and a candy station, the Kids Zone is a colourful world of creativity and fun. It’s set up right near the info booth so you can keep an eye on the little ones while enjoying everything else the expo has to offer.

Info: Capture the moment. Keep the memory.

Step into our old-school photo booth, strike a pose, and walk away with a printed photo to remember your day. Whether it’s your fresh ink, your crew, or a solo shot to mark the experience, it’s fast, easy, and just five bucks for a memory that lasts.

Info: Introducing our all-new Tattoo Merch Booth, a killer collection of tees, hoods, prints, and gear inspired by the artists and attitude of the Australian Tattoo Expo. Whether you're repping your favourite artist, grabbing a limited-edition drop, or just want to take a piece of the show home, we’ve got you covered (literally). Designed by tattooers. Worn by legends. Don’t miss it.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Australia