CLEVELAND — The world’s largest tattoo convention is taking over Cleveland this weekend.

What You Need To Know

  • The event features hundreds of tattoo artists from all across the world
  • There will also be several sideshow acts, including human suspension

  • The event runs from March 3 - March 6, 2023

The Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention by Villain Arts kicked off Friday at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland.

The event features not just dozens of area tattoo artists, but tattoo artists from all over over the world.

You might even see some famous faces from popular reality tattoo shows, including Ink Master.

If you’re looking for more than just taking in tons of live tattooing, you can hop on a table and get inked yourself.

Aside from getting tattoos and watching others get one, there will also be several sideshow acts including human suspension.

The following are dates and times for the Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention:

  • Friday, March 3, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 5, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per day or $50 for a three-day pass. Admission is free for children under 12.

For more information, including how to buy your tickets ahead on time online, click here.