Prepare for a weekend of inked creativity as the Denver Tattoo Arts Festival returns for its sixth annual celebration at the Colorado Convention Center from July 21-23. This three-day spectacle promises a fusion of tattoo artistry, live entertainment, and sideshow acts that will captivate attendees.
The festival features a diverse lineup of renowned tattoo artists and vendors, offering the tattoo community a unique platform to showcase their talents. Attendees can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of tattoos, witnessing live entertainment from exceptional sideshow acts and special guests from “Ink Master” and engaging in tattoo contests.
Tickets are $23 for a single day or $45 for a three-day pass, with free admission for children under 12.
Live entertainment at the festival includes captivating performances by the Cenobyte Suspension human suspension crew, award-winning international circus sideshow duo Reggie Bügmüncher, the multi-talented piercer, performer, and model Verona Fink, comedy variety performer and Ringling Brother’s star James Maltman, and the dynamic “America’s Got Talent” sideshow duo and sword swallower Captain and Maybelle.
Special guests from the “Ink Master” television series, such as Season 10 winner Josh Payne, MTV’s “How Far is Tattoo Far” participant Courtney Raimondi, and Alexandra Fischer from North Shore Tattoo Co., will be available for meet-and-greets.
For those planning to get inked during the festival, reaching out to the preferred artist in advance is advisable, as some may only accept walk-up clients.
The festival’s schedule runs from 2-11 p.m. on Friday, 11-11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11-8 p.m. on Sunday.
At the Denver Tattoo Arts Festival, you can immerse yourself in tattoo artistry, discover new talent, and enjoy captivating performances. Visit Villain Arts for a comprehensive list of special guests, artists, and vendors.