In 5 monthsFri Mar 19 – Sun Mar 21, 2027
Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival
Rosemont, IL · By Villain Arts
At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd
Dates from the show’s own site, read October 19, 2026.
Tickets go through the show.
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Who's tattooing
5 artistsFrom the show's own list · read October 19, 2026
Quick answers
- When is it?
- Fri Mar 19 – Sun Mar 21, 2027.
- Where is it?
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL.
- Who's tattooing?
- 5 artists are on the show's list: Tattoocharles, Ink Master's Dave Robinowitz, Trocon Talhouk, Jacci Gresham, Pennyboy.
- Can I walk up and get tattooed?
- Plenty of artists take walk-ups at shows. The artist list will say who.
First time at a show?
- Bring your ID. Every waiver asks for it.
- Walk-ups go early. Artists often book up by Saturday afternoon.
- Flash is the fast lane: pick a design off the sheet and sit the same day.
- Eat first, bring water, and ask your artist about aftercare before you leave.