Tahiti Tattoo Fest

Get ready for The Tahiti Tattoo Fest 2024 !! This Fest will bring together for four days the best carefully selected Polynesian and international tattoo artists. The event will feature 53 tattoo artists, including 47 using machines and 6 practicing traditional tattooing. The program includes an opening ceremony, meetings with the tattoo artists, exhibitions, tattoo contests, activities, and a music concert. This festival aims to be a celebration of the art of tattooing.
This exceptional event will highlight the rich heritage of Polynesian tattooing, with a particular focus on the theme ‘Tavana Salmon – Return to the Roots.’ This festival will honor the art of traditional tattooing, celebrating the cultural roots of this ancestral practice, while also showcasing the new generation of tattoo artists using machines.

Our mission is to Bring Together and create a space where local and international tattoo artists can meet, exchange ideas, and inspire each other.

Promote: Highlight the richness and diversity of Polynesian tattoo art.
Celebrate: Honor our cultural heritage through Polynesian tattooing, an art deeply rooted in our history and traditions.
Also, showcase our talented artists who express themselves through modern and colorful creations

The Tahiti Tattoo Fest will bring together renowned tattoo artists to celebrate the art of Polynesian tattooing. Join us for four days of culture, creativity, and tradition.

Together, let’s make this event a showcase of the astounding tattooing talent that Tahiti (French Polynesia) in all its diversity, has to offer!

1st Day: November 28, 2024 (Open House Day)

Opening Ceremony: Welcome to participants and visitors.
‘Orero, Song, Dance, and ‘Ōro’a ‘Ava Ceremony.
Official Speeches.
Tattoo Artist Meet and Greet: Introduction of tattoo artists from across Polynesia and international artists.

2nd Day: November 29, 2024

First Day of Convention: Tattoo demonstrations.
Artisan Exhibitions, Workshops, and Activities.
Contests: At the end of the day, the first rounds of tattoo contests.

3rd Day: November 30, 2024

Contest Day: Continuation of tattoo competitions.
Artisan Exhibitions, Workshops, and Activities.
Concert Evening: From 5 PM to 10 PM
A musical evening featuring local artists to celebrate Polynesian culture.

4th Day: December 1, 2024

Final Contest Day: Conclusion of the tattoo competitions.
Artisan Exhibitions, Workshops, and Activities.
Closing Ceremony: Awards presentation and closing festivities.