In 4 monthsFri Feb 26 – Sun Feb 28, 2027
DC Tattoo Expo
Arlington, VA · By Exposed Tattoo and Exposed Arts, Inc.
At DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Dr.
Dates from the show’s own site, read October 19, 2026.
Tickets go through the show.
Last year: Oct 16–18, 2026.
Run this show? Claim it to post your artist list and your tickets. It's free.
Who's tattooing
The artist list isn't up yet.
Shows often post it a few weeks out. We'll email you the day it's here, booth numbers and all.
Quick answers
- When is it?
- Fri Feb 26 – Sun Feb 28, 2027.
- Where is it?
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA.
- Who's tattooing?
- The list isn't up yet. We'll email you the day it is.
- 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.