Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival

Tattoo collectors and fans inspired by the art will be thrilled to attend the 15th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival for two days of live performances, tattoo artist appointments and lots of vendors on March 28-30, 2025.

Photo courtesy of Tatoo Arts Fest

Head to the Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival to show off your body art and line up to get inked by nationally known artists, including several that have been featured on the “Ink Master” TV series. Appointments can be made in advance or on arrival. Browse vendors and watch performers including Dana Brunson’s Tattoo History.

Photo of Aidan Leon art courtesy of Tatoo Arts Festival

The event features performances and entertainment throughout the festival. Check out the schedule for the daily line-up below.

FRIDAY

2:00 PM Show Open
4:00 PM Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
5:00 PM Gong Show Star Reggie Bügmüncher
6:00 PM Ringling Brother’s star James Maltman
7:00 PM America’s Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
8:00 PM Camille Zamboni Contortionist Archer
8:30 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow
8:45 PM Cenobyte Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SATURDAY

12:00 PM Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
1:00 PM Gong Show Star Reggie Bügmüncher
2:00 PM Ringling Brother’s star James Maltman
3:00 PM America’s Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle
4:00 PM Camille Zamboni Contortionist Archer
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Gong Show Star Reggie Bügmüncher
7:45 PM Ringling Brother’s star James Maltman
8:30 PM Captain and Maybelle Sideshow
9:15 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow
9:30 PM Cenobyte Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SUNDAY

The festival runs from 2-11 pm on March 28, 11 am-11 pm on March 29 and 11 am-8 pm on March 30 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Admission is $25 per day and free for children under 12.