400+ Tattoo Artists, Live music on the main stage, retail stalls, food truck park and bars

 

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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.

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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

 

 

Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival, April 26-28 2024, at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.

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.