one of the biggest and highly anticipated tattoo conventions in canada and worldwide! The art tattoo montreal show is a legendary and long running tattoo showcase featuring international talent, art, competition and entertaintment for both tattoo artists and enthusiasts alike!

Interview with ex-tattooer and multi-disciplinary-artist Hilary Jane of Montréal, Canada!

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!

Spotlighting tattoo studios that are worth a visit for tattoo collectors. From NYC to Montreal, to Bangkok to Paris, these studio are known by many to make a pilgrimage to visit them. Weather it be for a new tattoo, to pay respects or simply to visit a innovative tattoo studio.

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!

Connor Garritty has over three decades of experience in tattooing. He started in Edmonton, Alberta and is now living and working in Los Angeles, California. Along the way, he has developed his own unique style, which we will get into here. I reached out to Conner Garity to do a short blog post about what he is up to these days. For the last while, I have been seeing some really great videos on his Instagram. When he first started posting videos other than his tattoo work,

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!

We've compiled a list of favorite tattoo podcasts suggested by tattoo artists and clients alike. Many provide insights into the day to day for both tattoo artists and enthusiasts, including industry interviews, cultural discussions, current tattoo news,

In Canada, the tattoo scene has a diverse history that mirrors the nation’s multicultural landscape. Much like tattoo cultures around the globe, the Canadian tattoo scene is full of personal identity associated with the tattooers that help to define it.

Our series of 10 questions with tattoo artists where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones! Thank you Azl for letting TattooNews catch up with you!

THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TATTOO | Record Tattoo performed at Base Camp Mt. Everest Dan Allaston New Moon Tattoo Ottawa Canada