
Australia's iconic tattoo festival returns
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
APRIL 26-28 2024

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Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival isn’t just an event; it’s a bold testament to creative talent and self-expression through the world of tattooing.
Join us for a massive weekend that redefines the boundaries of traditional tattoo conventions, right here in the thriving tattoo community of Melbourne.
400+ TATTOO ARTISTS OVER TWO LEVELS
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival features over 400 local, national and international tattoo artists for 3 days at the Royal Exhibition Building. Meet new artists, connect with industry titans and get a tattoo on the spot from one of thousands of designs and flash tattoos available.
LIVE MUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGE
2024 sees the return of live music to the Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival. With performances throughout the weekend on the revamped main-stage, lineup TBA.
ART ACTIVATIONS + SEMINARS
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival not only showcases tattoo talent, we share art in all of its glory. Live Art Activations, Exclusive Art Exhibitions and the return of Tattoo Artist seminars covering all bases to improve your tattooing from some of the world’s best artists.
RETAIL STALLS + FOOD TRUCKS
With a wide range of shopping and tattoo supplies on-site, Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival exhibits over 30 different vendors and retailers all selling unique and tattoo-related goods. Once you’ve finished shopping, head to the Food Truck Park for some food and a drink from a wide range of Food Truck vendors.


WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday April 26th
9:45am
Welcome To Country
10:00am
Doors Open
+ Dragon Ceremony
12:00pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
1:00pm
Tattoo Artist Seminar
2:00pm
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Battle
4:00pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
5:00pm
Panel Discussion
6:30pm
Tattoo Series Competition Day 1
9:00pm – Late
Live Music / Afterparty
12:00am
Doors Closed
Saturday April 27th
10:00am
Doors Open
+ Dragon Ceremony
12:00pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
1:00pm
Tattoo Artist Seminar
2:00pm
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Battle
4:00pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
5:00pm
Panel Discussion
6:30pm
Tattoo Series Competition Day 2
9:00pm – Late
Live Music / Afterparty
12:00am
Doors Closed
Sunday April 28th
10:00am
Doors Open
+ Dragon Ceremony
11:00am
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Battle
12:00pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
1:00pm
Tattoo Artist Seminar
2:00pm
Panel Discussion
3:30pm
Live Music at the Main Stage
4:30pm
Tattoo Series Competition Day 3
6:30pm
2023 Tattoo Series Competition Winners Announced
7:00pm
Doors Closed
Join us for an immersive weekend that redefines the boundaries of personal expression through tattoo and artistry, right here in the thriving tattoo community of Melbourne.
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival features over 400 local, national and international tattoo artists for 3 days at the Royal Exhibition Building. Meet new artists, connect with industry titans and get a tattoo on the spot from one of thousands of designs and flash tattoos available.
With a focus on creative talent and an immersive festival environment, Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival features:
– 400+ Local, National and International Tattoo Artists over two floors
– Huge Giveaways and Prizes across the weekend
– Australasia’s most in-depth and coveted Tattoo Competitions, with major cash prizes and trophies up for grabs.
– Retail Stalls with unique and interesting Tattoo related products, including clothing, tattoo supplies, body modification jewellery and much more
– Exclusive Rites of Passage Food Truck Park featuring a variety of freshly prepared cuisines and outdoor bar
– Live Music on our all-new revamped Main Stage, featuring Alternative Australian acts.
– Live Art Activations, Art Exhibitions and Tattoo Artist Seminars from our esteemed lineup of Exhibitors!
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival isn’t just an event; it’s a bold testament to self-expression through the world of tattooing.