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ArtsNext: Nov 20

Tampa Tattoo Arts Festival 2026

Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22

Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street · Downtown Tampa · Tampa

Times vary: Friday 2-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. These are public show hours, not the broader setup window listed on the city calendar.

Explore Water Street & Channelside

Tattoo art, live work, competitions and alternative-culture performances fill a three-day public festival downtown.

Villain Arts brings tattoo artists, live tattooing, competitions, vendors and sideshow performances to Tampa Convention Center for three public festival days. Explore artists and styles without having to book a tattoo. The organizer lists admission at $25 for one day or $50 for a three-day pass, with children under 12 admitted free; tattoo services are separate from festival admission. Check the artist roster and ticket options directly with Villain Arts. Friday opens at 2 p.m., not the 7 a.m. setup time on the city's calendar header.

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One of our hand-picked Tampa Bay highlights. Dates and times come from the organizer and can change. Confirm on the official page before heading out.

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