Yes, you can. Check out the list of attending shops on our Artist page. From there you can view artist websites, portfolios, and contact information to schedule appointments at the Expo. In accordance with Washington State Law, you must be 18 or older to get a tattoo. No tattooing can begin prior to or extend beyond our posted event hours under any circumstances.
Each artist at the Seattle Tattoo Expo books their own appointments for the event. Some artists will be taking walk-up appointments as well throughout the weekend. We recommend looking at our Artist page and if there is an artist you are interested in booking with — reach out to the artist or shop directly to pre-book where possible.
Yes — tattoo appointments at the Expo does not guarantee admission into the event. A ticket must be purchased to enter the facility. Please be sure to secure your tickets in advance of the event if you are scheduling an appointment on site.
No tattooing can begin prior to or extend beyond our posted event hours under any circumstances.
The Expo will take place at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall — 301 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109.
Each artist at the Expo sets their own pricing. If you are interested in a specific artist — we highly recommend reaching out to the artist directly to confirm availability and pricing.
Small personal cameras are allowed. All we ask is to please respect the tattoo artists at work. Professional cameras will not be allowed. Media and publication please contact [email protected] for media credentials.
Yes! We also have live DJs, tattoo contests and burlesque performances on our main stage by our Tattoo Expo Burlesque Review. Additionally, we have a vendor village, concessions area, and beer/spirits garden for those over 21 years of age.
Tickets for this year’s Expo will available in advance online on our Tickets page and at the door. Please note the price increase on the day of the event. We encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance — as we have been known to sell out in advance.
For admission into the Expo we will accept cash, VISA, Mastercard and American Express. Please confirm with your artist if they accept credit/debit cards or Cash App payments in advance. ATMs will be available on-site as well for our patrons’ convenience.
Yes! The Seattle Tattoo Expo is a family friendly event. Admission is free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.
Only service dogs, escorted by their handlers, are allowed within the Expo grounds. Pets are not allowed in booths while artists are tattooing.
Re-entry is allowed throughout the course of the event as long as you have the proper credential.
To enter a tattoo contest there is a $15 entry fee and you must fill out an entry form on site with the following details:
Entry forms will be available at the Contest/Merch tent next to the main stage. For the contest schedule, descriptions and restrictions please visit our Contest page.
Yes! There are a variety of positions available for this year. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team — please send an email to [email protected] with VOLUNTEER in the Subject Line or fill out the volunteer sign up form here.
All attending tattoo artists and body piercers must have a valid Tattoo Artist/Body Piercing License, Permit from the State of Washington to participate as well as a Blood-borne Pathogen Certification (BBP) in accordance with WA State licensing requirements to participate in the Seattle Tattoo Expo. Details below.
Washington State Artists
Current Tattoo/Piercers Washington State License
Current Business License
BBP Certification
Out-of-State Artists / International Artists
Current Tattoo/Piercers Washington State License
BBP Certification
Simply take a picture of your license and send it to us. You will be asked to have it posted in your booth during the event. Questions about your licensing/permitting process at the Seattle Tattoo Expo? Email [email protected] or call (206) 447-7725. Here is the link to a apply for a Washington State license: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/tattoo/
Due to the varying nature of COVID policies, we ask that all attendees and artists agree to comply with local city, state and federal mask and vaccination policies at the time of our event. Masks are no longer required in the State of Washington for indoor events. We will support any artists who would like to require masks be worn in their booth while working. Any artist or attendee who does not comply with local city, state and federal policies at the time of the event will be asked to leave. Refunds will not be issued.
Personal bags are allowed into the expo, but will be subject to a security search upon entry.
Yes, but there is no smoking or vaping allowed indoors or within 20 feet of the building doors or the beer garden.
For more information accessibility at Seattle Center please visit:
https://www.seattlecenter.com/visitor-info/accessibility
The closest parking garage to the Seattle Tattoo Expo, located at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, is the Mercer Parking Garage. This garage offers 67 accessible parking stalls on levels B & C.
To access the Seattle Tattoo Expo, from the Garage, cross Mercer Street. There will be ramps to the left and right of our building to take you down to the Exhibition Hall main entrance below street level where you can enter the event and enjoy all of our artists on the main showroom floor.
To access the vendor village, contest/performer stage and food trucks, you will need to exit the front of the building via those same ramps and re-enter at street level through our upper gate.
We will have an accessibility volunteer available to assist with these movements from the showroom floor to the upper courtyard stationed at our check in desk to the right at Box Office. If you have any further questions please reach out to us at [email protected]