Australia's Inked Expo is back 2026!

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Welcome to Inked Expo! We are not your traditional tattoo expo

Inked Expo is back for and even bigger and better show this March 2026 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

A 3-day jam-packed experienced that you don't want to miss out on!

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Melbourne

March 27-29, 2026
Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026
Convention & Exhibition Centre

Inked Expo is a vibrant celebration of body art and tattoo culture, showcasing the talents of renowned tattoo artists from around the globe. From live tattooing and walk-up opportunities to curated art exhibitions, competitions, and activations, every detail of Inked Expo is built with intention. We aim to elevate the industry while staying true to its roots — authentic, creative, and community-driven.

Visitors can explore a diverse range of tattoo styles, from traditional to realism to fineline, and discover unique artwork in the vendor area, where local artists and businesses display their creations. The expo also includes live entertainment, music performances, and opportunities for networking among tattoo enthusiasts and professionals.
This is tattooing, celebrated properly.

Five people standing and smiling in a tattoo convention booth, wearing black clothing and event badges.

Inked Expo was created to celebrate tattoo culture at its highest level — the artists, the craft, and the community that surrounds it. Born in Melbourne, Inked Expo is an application-only tattoo convention built on one core belief:
quality comes first. Every artist you see on the floor has been carefully selected to ensure a diverse mix of styles, experience, and creativity. This isn’t about filling space — it’s about showcasing the best.

Our events bring together hundreds of world-class tattoo artists, vendors, and creatives under one roof, alongside thousands of tattoo enthusiasts from across Australia. Whether you’re getting tattooed, watching live work, shopping the latest gear, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Inked Expo is designed to be immersive, inspiring, and unforgettable.

Led by the team at
Melbourne Tattoo Supplies

MTS Tattoo Supplies booth with glass display cases filled with tattoo inks and products at a convention.

You Create the Art — We’ve Got Your Back
This industry thrives because of artists like you.
Your style. Your hustle. Your ability to turn a blank canvas into something unforgettable. We’re just the crew behind the scenes, making sure you’ve got the gear you need when it counts — so you can keep doing what you’re built to do:
make killer work that stays with your clients for life.