23rd Dublin Tattoo Convention

Dublin Tattoo Convention 2024

We bring together people who share an interest in tattoos and piercings. You will have the opportunity to meet and hang out with thousands of other people interested in tattoos! The tattoo culture itself is amazing and full of open-minded people. Great opportunity to get out and actually meet people. Also, a chance to network and exchange information on the latest techniques and trends.

There are booths with products and services, competitions and contests, giveaways, art exhibitions, and workshops related to tattoo industry issues. There’s food, drink, and entertainment.

And, yes, you can get tattooed and pierced at the convention. If anything, it is one of the best places because you have an opportunity to get tattooed by artists of note who might otherwise be out of reach due to geographical distance or availability.

Even if you are not sure if you want a tattoo, going to the convention will help you become more comfortable with the process as you can watch tattoos being done and talk to the artists. You might even leave with your very first ink.

CONTESTS

FRIDAY

People’s Choice

Best Of Friday

SATURDAY

Best Small Black & Grey

Best Small Color

Best Traditional / Neo Traditional

Best Oriental

Best Ornamental

Styles: geometric, shape, tribal, mandala, pattern, dot work, black work

Best Realism Portrait

Styles allowed: realism and portraits only. No avant-garde elements allowed.

Collage or small accompanying realism scenes ARE allowed. But must all be realism.

Best Of Day (Saturday)

SUNDAY

Best Script / Custom Lettering

Best Large Black & Grey

Best Large Color

Best Avant-garde

Best Of Show