17 • 19 October 2025
★ 650 TATTOO ARTISTS ★
LOCATION
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada
Canada
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SHOW INFO
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival 2025
Join us for the largest tattoo and arts show in Canada! The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival brings together over 650 world-class tattoo artists from across the globe and around the country for an unforgettable weekend of ink, art, and entertainment.
Experience live tattooing, exclusive retail vendors, artist seminars (presented in partnership with Shoulders of Giants), contests, and an exciting stage show hosted by influencer @elporter. Meet celebrity guest artists, get inspired, and of course get tattooed!
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious, this is the must-attend tattoo event of the year.
SHOWTIMES
Friday: 4PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon – 11PM
Sunday: Noon – 6PM
TICKETS
Adult Night – Friday: $35
General Admission – Saturday: $35
General Admission – Sunday: $30
Weekend Pass: $90
VIP PASS: $100
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The Alberta Bound Tattoo Arts Festival 2008
(30 August – 01 September)
The Alberta Bound Tattoo Arts Festival 2007
(01-03 September)
The Alberta Bound Tattoo Arts Festival 2006
(02-04 September)
(Last known edition)
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Not sure if this is how I go about this. I have 13 tattoos done mostly on my arms would love to have. A way to connect them better, I can
Not think of any way to do it. Open to anything
Cheers
Anybody available around 8 tomorrow night?
My mom hates tattoos and yelled at me when I got the first one at the age of 28 lol but I have her addicted to watching ink masters. Maybe I can convince her to come with me . Hope to meet some of the artists from the show.
I hope I get to meet Jasmine from tattoo nightmares. Tommy and Gus would be nice as well. I don’t need a cover up but really want a memorial tattoo for my boxer and cockatiel I am coming down Sunday and can’t wait.
Really hoping to get a 2 piece watercolour tattoo. Michelle Mcleod…. want to join?
I have an arm tattoo, at top of shoulder to mid arm, in desperate need of a cover up. I will be there Saturday if anyone would like to take my embarrassment away
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I’m intrested
thank you
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Anne-Marie Merrick, Ashley Godolphin, who want to get tattoo with me? Rhiannon Lavoie, Sherry Schoeler, Michele Dawson, Laurie Phillips-Lamarche….
Looking for someone to do some simple script for me at the convention- was going to start a big piece but now just want something simple. If anyone has any interest please let me know!
I'm gonna get my 1st 2nd and 3rd done that weekend.
Any word on what artist are coming to Calgary in October 2015?
I will be there doing that style
plans on going
Looking for an artist outside of Canada and possibly outside of the states to do my tattoo. I had an artist from Norway do mine for years so any artists from a different country tattooing at this years show? Thanks
Interested about going to this tomorrow only heard about it today , got a bad tattoo on my side tried to get it covered and looks worse :( can you go there and speak to artists that would give advice :) what way does it work ??
I'll do it
What time does the expo open tomorrow
Wanting to finish my arm piece it is a dragon koi I need the background and two flowers to be done. Or a small wrist or ankle tattoo or possibly be a canvas for a free tattoo depending on the piece
Meg Niittynen @ Underground Ink does watercolor
Looking for an artist who does Mandalas!! Or maybe some fill in around my dragon tattoo!! Please!!!
Randy just had two spots open up you can try to qualify uh emailing gptattoo@hotmail.com! Email right now.
If there's anyone who'd be willing to do my shoulder I'd be so grateful
I'm coming from Toronto for this! Anyone doing Water color tattoos?
I would like to book a piece with someone. If any one has available spots please e mail me at amelialavallee@rocketmail.com. i am wanting a graphic art piece…Asian inspired, skull, son city feel. I will be there on Friday and Saturday. Someone pleeeeeez contact me.
How do I book an appointment with one of the attending artists?
I have a Cpl spots still available.
What are you looking to get done?
i will be attendin my wife and I would both like to get some ink hers would be an add on or a cover up if possible and i would like a portrait tatoo so if this is up your alley contact (780 934 7559) Taylor or MIlly
I will be attending the tattoo show and want elbow and shoulder peace I hope there is an artist out there that would like to do this its free rain put something bad ass….587 876 1189 Jon ..I have a foo dog and a hannya mask on my forearm artis
Tj Smithers the artists are highly sought after. There is a list of artists but not their availability schedule. You will have to pick a realism artist and email them directly as they have no problem finding people. Randy Engelhard "Heaven of Colours"and Mike DeVries I know are both booked. If there is someone in particular you want to get inked by, its a really good idea to follow them on Facebook and bookmark their websites to stay posted. Usually you have to email the same day they announce a new convention and even then you aren't guaranteed to get a spot. They also choose who will fit their time well and who's idea they feel they want to tackle. I wish you lots of luck. You do have to do your own leg work though. Its worth it though.
you have to email the artist individually
Is there a list or something on facebook so I can see who still has openings ? Kind of a shot in the dark messaging a bunch of people.
Anyone who does realism taking bookings for Calgary expo? I'm already In with Levi Barnett but I'd like to get my wife In to for Saturday? I know this is a long shot but thought I'd give it a try . Ps who's the special celeb guests this year anyone know yet?
hi Madison,my name is teddy I would like to make an appointment for this years Calgary tattoo convention. reach me at ted_koch@outlook.com thxs.
Super excited!!!
yay cant wait.. see you all there friends!
Will be attending again this year!! 306-384-7887 – there are still 2 spots available!
I'm looking to get a couple things done but am open to suggestions. Give me a shout if you need a canvas
Looking to get a full sleeve done, would love to get it done this year at the show. If any artist is into that. can sit in the chair for a very long time!!! PLEASE !!!!
this is Maddie la Belle from Ink Master Season 3! I will be attending this year and taking appointments now at tattoosbymadison@gmail.com or 321-210-9078 :]
CALGARY: We'll be back again this year for the Alberta Bound Tattoo & Arts Festival. Amazing show last year, even bigger planned for this year. Again we'll be bringing Sullen Art Collective Clothing, Along with the Inked Up Rockstar World Tour.
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no real information on this site
can I get tickets at the door?
I wanna come!! :)
Yayyy and you can too lol
im going this year i want some ink
Looking to get my parents memorial tattoo done if an artist is up for it!! I'll be there.
Anyway of getting a freebe tat im up for a challenge
Plus my beautiful son will be there so if you want Clay to do some work for you, closer to home better call "Don't Look Down" at 250-862-8282 ASAP. Much love….
The tattoo used to be a mark of guilt or shame imposed on people to advertise their status as criminals and outcasts. It was like wearing a sign that said “victimize me.” Penitentiaries are showcases of skin art. Today, the gallery is expanding to include the world without oppression. I can't wait for this event!
I must go to this!
if someone needs an empty spot to work on, or wants to do some transformation I have something you can play with. inbox me
Can't wait to go to this! Would def. be up for being a live canvas at the show!
any idea how I get tickets to this years show?
would love to have a piece done so if anyone needs a canvas please email me looking for real tiger.
I'm going for sure and am super excited to be someone's canvas. Message me!
Need to go this year, I want more tattoos FYI so if anyone needs a canvas to work on for anyway reason, gimme a message :D
I'm defenatly going this year!
I can't wait!
I think I MUST go…again…was there in 2006.
Maybe I will go with you…