In 6 monthsFri Apr 23 – Sun Apr 25, 2027
Raleigh Tattoo Arts Festival
Raleigh, NC · By Villain Arts
At North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd
Dates from the show’s own site, read October 19, 2026.
Tickets go through the show.
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Who's tattooing
6 artistsFrom the show's own list · read October 19, 2026
- Tattoocharlesblack and grey realismcolor realismcover upjapanesetrash polka
- Ink Master's Dave Robinowitzcover uphorrorillustrativejapanesetraditional
- Tyesha Reelsblack and grey realismcolor realismcover upillustrativeneo traditional
- Trocon Talhoukblack and grey realismcover upletteringtrash polkatribal
- Jacci Greshamblackworkfine linetraditional
- Pennyboytraditional
Quick answers
- When is it?
- Fri Apr 23 – Sun Apr 25, 2027.
- Where is it?
- North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC.
- Who's tattooing?
- 6 artists are on the show's list: Tattoocharles, Ink Master's Dave Robinowitz, Tyesha Reels, Trocon Talhouk, Jacci Gresham and more.
- 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.