AUSTRALIA'S TATTOO & CULTURE EXPO

Connecting Tattoo Artists With Tattoo Collectors.
Join us for 3 epic days of live tattooing, amazing art and epic vibes at Inked Expo! Discover new artists, connect with fellow tattoo lovers, and experience the culture that makes our industry so unique.
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NEXT EVENT: BRISBANE

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BRISBANE 2026
OCT 30 - NOV 1ST
Convention & Exhibition Centre
MELBOURNE 2027
DATES COMING SOON
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Opening Times
Friday: 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday: 10AM - 7PM
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Inked Expo trading hours listed as Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 7 PM, at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre March 27-29.
Inked Expo Day 01 Friday schedule listing event times from 10 AM Expo Opens to 9 PM Expo Closes, featuring ink-off battle, live performances, apprentice games, talk panel, and tattoo awards at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre March 27-29.
Inked Expo day 2 Saturday schedule with event times from 10 AM expo opening to 9 PM expo closing, including ink-off battle, live performances, apprentice games, talk panel, and tattoo awards.
InkED Expo Day 03 Sunday schedule with event times from 10 AM expo opening to 7 PM expo closing at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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Inked Expo

Inked Expo isn't just a convention; it's a celebration of body art. We bring together the world's best ink-slingers, live music, and street culture for a weekend of buzzing needles and good times. Whether you're covered head-to-toe or looking for your first piece, you belong here.

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Search through the wide range of artists and artist styles via our Official Inked Website. Click through to artist profiles on Instagram to take a look at previous artwork. Reach out directly to the tattoo artist or tattoo studio through their preferred method of contact and book in! Please note, you must still purchase an Inked Expo general ticket into the event.

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Walk-Ups on the Day

Purchase an Inked Expo ticket and walk through the many aisles of tattoo studios and artist booths. Most tattoo booths will have flash sheets and take walk-ins. Feel inspired in the moment and book in with an artist on the day. Tattoo prices will vary depending on each independent artist. Inked Expo does not handle any individual bookings at the event.

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Steph King

Gold Coast
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Nine Muses
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Emily - Miss Kitty Kat

Brisbane
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Korin Tattoo
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Billy Tanos

Brisbane
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iimmerse
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Full leg sleeve tattoo featuring a dark armored knight helmet, flaming book, and a horse rider in monochrome and orange hues.
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