4th Toledo Tattoo Festival

The 4th Toledo Tattoo Festival returns to the Glass City Center from May 1st to May 3rd, 2026, showcasing over 200 top tattoo artists from around the globe. For three full days, attendees can experience an exciting blend of tattooing, art creation, merchandise sales, and much more. Whether you’re looking to get inked by traveling or local artists, the festival offers opportunities to book sessions in advance or find walk-up artists available daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Beyond tattooing, the event features a vibrant marketplace where vendors and artists sell unique merchandise. Visitors can participate in tattoo contests by entering their existing ink, watch exciting competitions unfold, and witness some of the world’s best tattoo artists at work. Tattoo professionals will also have access to a variety of supply vendors for equipment and tools to use during the festival or to take back to their shops. Each day includes a “Tattoo of the Day” contest highlighting the finest tattoos created at the event. Whether this is your first tattoo, your hundredth, or you’re simply here to enjoy the atmosphere, the Toledo Tattoo Festival welcomes all enthusiasts and looks forward to an unforgettable weekend.