Tattoonews chats with long time tattoo veteran, convention organizer, and new owner or the Vancouver Tattoo Show! Steve Peace touches on Canadian tattoo conventions, his part in organizing big tattoo shows, how he got in the industry, and more!

One of the biggest tattoo conventions in Canada and internationally, the Toronto Tattoo show is back for tis 26th edition at the Metro Toronto Convention Center! Exceptional tattooing, deep rooted traditions and respect for tattoo culture, and loads of entertainment make this show one of the greats in the world of tattoo shows!

Put on your headphones as we delve into the thoughtfully chosen tracks that create the ambiance for this tattoo show. The vibrant atmosphere thrives at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX. Tattoo artists and visitors come together to immerse themselves in the creative energy, exchange stories, and compile the perfect tattoo playlist.

Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival, April 17-19 2026: one of Canada's premier tattoo event. Since its inception in 2005, the Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival has remarkably evolved into one of Canada's most significant and celebrated events dedicated to body art and artistic expression!

heck out a cool visual exhibit on Canadian Tattoo History by Ned Burwell at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026. You can catch it during the 26th NIX event from May 1st to 3rd at the MTCC in Downtown Toronto! From its early roots, where tattoos were often associated with maritime culture and the military, to the contemporary era where body art is embraced as a form of personal expression and artistry, the Canadian tattoo landscape has undergone significant transformations.

Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!

The Epic 26th edition of NIX / the Toronto Tattoo Show is coming this Spring 2026 to Downtown Toronto at the MTCC May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026.

Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo

Le Mondial Du Tatouage 2026: International tattooing in the Heart of Paris

One of the more prominent, longstanding tattoos conventions in the Eastern part of the world would be none other than the China Tattoo Convention which has just held its 19th edition in November 2025 in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province in China.

Discover how Rob and his team have cultivated this event into a premier gathering, attracting over 150+ talented tattoo artists from around the globe each year. Learn about the journey, the challenges faced, and the passion and team that keeps the Okanagan Tattoo Show thriving in the tattoo community.​

The Route 66 Fine Line Tattoo shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hosting an art show on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, to celebrate its reopening and raise money for the Tattoo Heritage Project.

Join Patrick Coste from TattooNews for his series of interviews with Tattoo Convention Organizers. This time he sits down with the organizers of the St. John’s Tattoo Convention Dave Munro. This conventions is held annually in North America’s oldest city—St. John’s, Newfoundland. ​

We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025

Welcome to NIX! Canada's oldest and most legendary convention! Toronto’s iconic NIX Tattoo Show returns for its milestone 25th anniversary this June 13th to 15th, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A cornerstone of Canada’s tattoo community, NIX continues to celebrate the artistry, diversity, and deep-rooted culture of tattooing on a world-class stage.

an exhibit on the history of the Toronto Tattoo Show, Canada's oldest and one its most legendary tattoo convention held annually in Toronto Downtown

We sat down with Pierre Chaplan & Valérie Émond the organizers behind the Montreal and Quebec City Tattoo Conventions — two of the most respected and long-running shows in Canada.

Interview with Steve Peace from the Calgary & Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival

Bio film of Paul Jeffries Canadian tattoo icon and legend posing for the 200 hours movie biography about his retirement.

Introducing “Damian Donates”: A Silent Auction Honoring the Legacy of Damian McGrath.