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International Artists
The Biggest, Baddest Event in Tattoo Culture Returns to Dallas
Sinners Tattoo Expo 2026
1200+ of the world’s best artists, 20+ competitions, $60,000 on the line, and live shows all under one roof. You in?
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The Experience
This is the Sinners Tattoo Expo.
Walk into Market Hall this June and you'll feel it before you see it.
Tattoo machines buzzing from every corner of the room. Music bleeding through from the main stage. Artists you've followed for years working right in front of you. People showing off fresh ink three hours old.
Come get tatted. Come watch the competitions. Come for the shows, the art, the energy. Whether you're covered head-to-toe or thinking about your first piece, this is the weekend you'll be talking about all year.
Headliners
Meet the artists driving the demand
Headliner
Victor Portugal
Black & Grey / Dark Surrealism
The Uruguayan-born, Poland-based dark art king. 25+ years carving biomech nightmares and surreal black-and-grey into skin from his gallery, Darktimes Tattoo in Krakow. If you’ve ever screenshotted a tattoo that looked like it came out of a horror movie — it was probably his.
Headliner
Deanna James
Fine Art / Painterly Realism
“The Painterly Tattooer.” Owner of Eden Body Art Studios in Dallas. Oil-painting-on-skin energy backed by a true fine art foundation. Winner of Ink Master: Angels and Top 5 on Ink Master Season 10. The kind of artist people fly across the country to sit for.
Headliner
Zack Singer
Surrealism / Dotwork / Black & Grey
Dallas-bred, two decades deep. One of the more interesting minds in the game. Blends dotwork, surrealism, and black-and-grey portraiture into something entirely his own. FK Irons and Sullen Pro Team artist. Don’t sleep on this booth.
Artist Lineup
More talent. More styles. More reasons to show up.
Jon Nelson
Daria Pirojenko
Kevin Laroy
Winnie The Jroo
Andy Pho
João Morais
Anthony Michaels
Tony V
Plan Your Visit
When & Where
Dallas Market Hall 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
Friday, June 12: 2PM to 11PM
Saturday, June 13: 11AM to 11PM
Sunday, June 14: 11AM to 8PM
Parking on site. Food and drinks available all weekend.
Flying in? Book a room in our hotel block at discounted rates.
Book HotelSchedule
Plan your weekend around your favorite artists
Day 1
Friday
June 12th
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kevin Thomas Performance
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Belly Dance Performance
- 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Burlesque Dance Perfomance
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9:30 PM
Awards Best Of Day
All Cash Prizes
Day 2
Saturday
June 13th
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
DJ and Raffles
Keven Thomas Performance - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Belly Dancer Performance
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Burlesque Dance Performance
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7:30 PM
Awards for Fresh and healed Catagories
Best of Day
All cash Prizes
Day 3
Sunday
June 14th
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Miss Sinful Beauty Pagent
- 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Live Music
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8:00 PM
Awards for Fresh Catagories
Best of Day
All Cash Prizes
Tickets
Pick Your Pass
Single Day Pass $29.99
Pick your day: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Show up, walk the floor, get in the room.
3-Day Weekend Pass $59.99
Full weekend. Friday through Sunday. Do it right.
3-Day VIP Pass $159
Everything in the weekend pass, plus:
- Front row access near the judging panel
- 1 exclusive merch drop
- Signed poster art print
What to Expect
More than an expo — this is an experience
- 600+ tattoo artists taking walk-ups and booked sessions all weekend
- 20+ competition categories with $60,000 on the line
- Burlesque shows and belly dancers
- Live bands and DJs all three nights
- The Miss Sinful pageant
- Body painting and stilt performers
- Raffles for free tattoos, merch, and VIP upgrades
- Vendors and merch everywhere you look
- VIP lounges and bars
- Food and drinks on site
And more world-class ink under one roof than anywhere else on the map
Applications
Want to join the expo?
Apply to Join the Event
Artists and vendors are invited to apply to be part of the Sinners Tattoo Expo. Showcase your work, connect with a high-intent audience, and be part of the lineup.
Apply NowFAQ
Do I need to book an artist ahead of time?
You can and a lot of people do, follow your favorites on Instagram and DM them to lock in a slot before the expo. But tons of artists also take walk-ups all weekend. Either way works.
Can I come just to watch?
Yep. Plenty of people do. Walking the floor watching world-class artists work is worth the price of admission on its own.
Is this kid-friendly?
Yes! Kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult. Just know the energy gets louder at night, and the burlesque shows are adults-only.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, but online is cheaper and faster. Door prices go up and tickets have sold out before, don't risk it.
What's the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Can't make it? Send a friend.
I've never been to a tattoo convention. Will I feel out of place?
No. A big chunk of the crowd every year is first-timers, and honestly, there's no better place to join the community or get your first piece than surrounded by 600+ of the best artists in the world.
Don’t miss it
Three days. 600+ artists. One Dallas weekend you'll be talking about all year.
Tickets start at $29.99. Kids 12 and under get in free. The only question left is who you're bringing.
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