13 • 15 March 2026
★ 120 TATTOO ARTISTS ★
LOCATION
Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051
South Africa
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South African Tattoo Convention 2026
The South African International Tattoo Convention is a 3-day event that hosts over 120 of the world’s best tattooers from over 20 countries, giving you the chance to get tattooed by expert local and international artists specializing in a large variety of tattoo styles.
This event is held annually in Cape Town. The convention is a heartfelt tattooer-owned and operated event. Each year we consider it a great honor to gather an amazing group of artists under one roof. Over the convention weekend in Cape Town, we host local bands, a beer tent, a cocktail bar, and serve you street food made by the best local food trucks around.
After the three days of tattooing the fun is not over, the tattooers have established a few traditions like taking the train to swim with the African penguins, getting out for a boat trip in the V&A harbor and then embarking on a 3 day #tattoosafari, visiting some of the best Private game lodges in the country experiencing the Big 5.
We can’t wait to see you at the DHL Stadium, in March 13-14-15, 2026. Save the date!
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South Africa Tattoo Convention 2020
(27-29 March)
South Africa Tattoo Convention 2019
(29-31 March)
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Hi im Louis Green Tattoo Artist, i would like to take part with my team at the Convension, is their any detail who skould i contect to register my team.
Good morning,
I would love to attend the convention as a tattoo enthusiast.
Do you have more details and where can I buy tickets?
Wishing you the best,
Elbie
Hello Elbie! Tickets are always available at the door. I hope this helps and I hope you will enjoy the show!
Was a great event this year in 2023 thanks for putting it together, thank you SA Tattoo Convention!
Hi Tattoo enthusiasts,’
I have noticed that you are planning a tattoo convention in Johannesburg this year. Do you have the deets? I have noticed that it is scheduled for 30 September – 2 October, but it says 2022. Shouldn’t it be 2023? I would love to attend, and I surely hope that I didn’t miss it…
Best,
elbie
JOBURG, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU AT LONG LAST.
After much deliberation and inundated requests since our inception in 2017, we have decided to create a much-needed halfway stop before the big international 2023 comeback show in Cape Town. The South African International Tattoo Convention will be hosting a locally oriented show in none other than Johannesburg. Here are our tentative dates.
30 September – 2 October 2022
It’s been 2 years since we had an opportunity to gather tattooers together and as we’ve never given the Gauteng region a visit, we decided let’s bring the show to you for a change!