East Texas Tattoo Expo 2026

Welcome to East Texas Tattoo Expo 2026 , taking place at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center in Tyler from October 9 to 11, 2026.

Hosted by Justin Fasulo and Brian Meier, the expo brings tattooers from across the United States together for a weekend of live tattooing, competition and entertainment.

Visitors can meet artists, explore unique vendors, enjoy local food and entertainment, and follow tattoo contest categories leading to the event’s Best of Show award.

The expo is open from 10:00 to 22:00 on Friday and Saturday and from 10:00 to 20:00 on Sunday .

Day passes and weekend passes are available, while children aged 12 and under enter free.

Three days of tattooing, art, competition and community in East Texas.