The Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival Returns for 2026!
Good news, ink lovers—the Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival is coming back to Southern California July 10-12, 2026, bringing another weekend packed with world-class tattoo artists, live entertainment, vendors, sideshow performances, and enough tattoo inspiration to keep your next few appointments booked. The festival returns to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and promises another unforgettable celebration of tattoo culture. (Villain Arts)
Last year was the inaugural Long Beach event, and it quickly became one of my favorite conventions to attend. Between watching incredible artists at work, browsing unique vendors, meeting fellow tattoo enthusiasts, and soaking in the energy of the community, it was an absolute blast from start to finish.
I'm excited to announce that I've once again requested media credentials for this year's event and hope to bring you even more coverage, photos, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the convention floor.
If you're thinking about attending, whether you're looking to get tattooed, add to your collection, shop for art and oddities, or simply spend a weekend surrounded by creative, tattooed badasses, this is definitely one to put on your calendar. The festival runs July 10-12, 2026, in Downtown Long Beach. (Villain Arts)
$25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass
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Show Times
Featured Entertainment
Reggie Bügmüncher
America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
Tattooing, Land & Lineage: Indigenous Practices from India
Until then, let's take a look back at my experience from the very first Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival in 2025...
🎨 Looking Back: My 2025 Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival Experience
Huge thanks to Villain Arts for inviting me out as their guest at the first-ever Long Beach Tattoo Convention. I’m beyond grateful for the chance to share such an amazing event with my followers.
From the artist’s alley packed with talent to the wide variety of shops and vendors, the energy was nothing short of electric. The tattoo community that came together here was full of creativity, positivity, and straight-up good vibes. Every artist I spoke with was a character in the best way possible—fun, welcoming, and passionate about their craft.
I even hosted a Q&A that got some incredible feedback, and it was inspiring to see how much heart everyone brought to the Long Beach Convention Center. If this is just the first year, I can’t wait to see what’s next. Fingers crossed this becomes an annual tradition.
I’ve dropped a handful of videos and images here, but honestly, I captured way too much for just one blog post. For the full live coverage, head over to my Facebook or Instagram and dive in.
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