Milwaukee Tattoo Festival 2025

The Milwaukee Tattoo Festival 2025, presented by Explorer Tattoo, brings together over 200 top tattoo artists from around the world for three exciting days at Milwaukee’s Baird Center, located at 400 W Wisconsin Ave. From April 11 to April 13, attendees can experience a vibrant mix of tattooing, art creation, merchandise sales, and much more. Visitors will have the chance to get inked by both traveling and local artists. While many artists take bookings ahead of time, there will be daily opportunities for walk-up tattoos available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those not seeking a new tattoo, the festival offers plenty of entertainment. Vendors and artists will showcase and sell unique merchandise, while tattoo contests invite participants to enter and display their existing ink. Spectators can watch skilled artists demonstrate their talents and compete in a daily “tattoo of the day” contest, highlighting the best work created during the event. Tattoo professionals can also purchase supplies from a variety of vendors for use at the festival and in their own shops. Whether you’re planning to get your very first tattoo or your hundredth, or simply want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, the Milwaukee Tattoo Festival welcomes you. Tickets are available with a 3-day weekend pass priced at $65 and single-day passes for $30.