Machala Tattoo Fest (2026)

24 – 26 April 2026

LOCATION

Quito Exhibition Center
Av. Río Amazonas 3461, Quito 170135,
Ecuador

SHOW INFO

Machala Tattoo Fest 2026

FRIDAY – TATTOONATION Opening Day

• Categories focused on detailed craftsmanship and artisanal tattoo styles.
• Awards: PRIME – PRO – CORE in each category.

SATURDAY – Style Showcase Day

• A full day dedicated to the major tattoo styles:
  Black & Grey, Traditional, Oriental, Anime / Comic, Geometric / Ornamental, and Lettering.
• Awards: PRIME – PRO – CORE in each category.
• The winner of Best Booth will receive a 50% refund of the booth fee.

ELITE SUNDAY – Closing Competition

• Main Styles: Illustrative and Color / Surreal
  Special Categories: Narrative, Art Fusion, Visual Impact, and Healed Pieces
• ESTILOS TATTOONATION – Competition Categories
• ILLUSTRATIVE
  All styles born from graphic foundations: Oriental, Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Blackwork, New School, and related derivatives.
  Artists are encouraged to present complex compositions, mixed techniques, or large-format works.
• COLOR / SURREAL
  Realistic, surreal, or style-fusion tattoos, executed in color or grayscale.
  Includes color realism, lead grey, free surrealism, and hybrid approaches.
  Focus is placed on strong visual impact and large-format composition.
• Awards: PRIME – PRO – CORE will be granted in each category.
• Dates: April 24–25–26, 2026
• The nation’s highest artistic potential will be revealed.

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