WASHINGTON, DC | OCTOBER 23-25 2026

There are plenty of opportunities to get tattooed at Black Tattoo Culture Con!

(Tattoo minimun is $100 + must purchase a general admission ticket to get tattooed at BTCC)

• For appointments - all tattoo artists handle their own bookings. You must contact artists directly for availability. 

All clients who make an appointment prior to the convention will still need to purchase a ticket for entry into the event.

• During the event - some artists have designs that they will tattoo for a flat rate and some artists do walk-up tattoos! 

If you’re looking for a specific artist or style of tattoo, we will have a Tattoo Artist Directory available closer to the event to help you find the perfect artist for your next tattoo!

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• Early bird weekend passes are available until September 1, 2025 at $39.
• General Admission tickets are $49.
• Kids under 12 get in free, but MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.

Black Tattoo Culture Con is for creative and expressive individuals like you who love tattoo culture, want to connect with like-minded artists, explore avant-garde artistry or just hang out with the cool kids!

The live tattoo portion of this event is by invite and approval only. 

Tattoo artists are welcomed to Apply for a booth.

Artists, creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs are welcomed to purchase a Vendor Booth.

Please note: We are always looking for talented tattoo artists, to collaborate with for future events! 

If you’d like to be considered to be a BTA tattoo artist, please email us.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

We’re always in need of fun, energetic, and positive personalities to help bring this convention to life! 

If you’d like to sign up to volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Application.

Yes but uhh ... It is required of all media to ask for permission before photographing or recording any tattoo artists, exhibitors, and other attendees.

All media and professional photographers must either apply to volunteer or secure a press pass by email.

Absolutely! Yes! The festival is 100% family friendly.

There will be a kids’ activity area with art and community activities.

And we DO insist that you do not leave your children unattended outside of the kids' area.

 Make sure you bring your ID, your ticket (for access), wallet (to support the artists) and good vibes (to keep da juju flowin')