Welcome to Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival 2023!

Featuring over 350 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and across the globe.


Join us for THREE massive weekends:
Melbourne, April 28-30 at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.
Brisbane, October 6-8 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Sydney, October 27-29 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.

With a focus on creative talent, Rites of Passage features:

– 350+ of Australia’s best Tattoo Artists Tattooing Live
– All new interactive experience, The Passage, curated by James Browne, exclusive to Rites of Passage!
– Huge Giveaways and Prizes across the weekend
– Retail Vendors with Professional Tattoo Equipment (for professionals only) plus awesome Tattoo related merchandise, clothing and products.
– Live Music
– Live Art Activations
+ Much more!

Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival – The Southern Hemisphere’s Most Prestigious Tattoo Event.