Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival Melbourne – April 28-30
Get ready to experience the Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival 2023, where the art of tattooing and culture converge to educate, inspire, and unite our diverse community.
Featuring over 400 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and across the globe.
So mark your calendars, our journey begins in the cultural hub of Melbourne from April 28-30, where we will transform the historic Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton into a tattoo mecca.
With a focus on creative talent, the line-up includes:
– 400+ of Australia and the World’s best Tattoo Artists Tattooing Live, featuring Aaron Norton, Alessio Vanzan, Alexander chang, Anna Rose, Jake Tattoos, Kris Sunkee, Ludo Mortuus, Nick Tran + more!
– Huge Giveaways and Prizes across the weekend!
– Retail Vendors with awesome Tattoo related gear, including Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery, Justat Tattoo Supplies, Bepanthen Australia, Mark Sender Tattoo Machines, Removery Tattoo Removal + more!
– Exclusive Rites of Passage Food Truck Park, including Hamsa Hummas Bar, Wrap Roll It, Sliders on Tyres + Toasted Toasties!
– Live Music in the Outdoor Food Truck Park from Francisco Tavare to set the mood right!
– Epic Art Activations and Exhibits from The Melbourne Compendium and N2N Tattoo
+ Much more!
The Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Melbourne Tattoo Artist Lineup
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival: Melbourne Artist Lineup
This year at Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival Melbourne will be our largest number of artists EVER, spread over 2 floors of the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton.
Scroll through our list of attending artists below, if there’s an artist you’d like to be tattooed by, reach the artist directly by clicking on their social media links on their website profile.
Melbourne Featured Artists
Retail Therapy at Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival: Melbourne Retailers List
This year at Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival Melbourne we have a HUGE selection of awesome, quality vendors and retailers selling Tattoo Related goodies, from clothing to jewellery, equipment to aftercare, Rites of Passage has everything you need for a little tattoo retail therapy.
Scroll through our list of attending retailers below, if there’s a vendor you’d like to get in touch with before or after the show, reach them directly by clicking on their social media links on their website profile.
Melbourne Retailers Lineup
A Curious Elixir
acuriouselixir.com/
Arkaika Artefacts
arkaika.shop/
Bright Smiles Melbourne
www.brightsmilesmelbourne.com.au
Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery
www.cutoffyourhandsjewellery.com
Dre Rock Machines
Www.luckysupply.co.nz
Emma Rea Fine Jewellery
www.emmarea.com
Fotograf HQ
fotografhq.com.au/
Hex Arcana
www.hexarcanajewellery.com
Imaginarium & Oddly Bones
www.etsy.com/au/shop/WendyOlsenArt
Justat Tattoo Supplies
www.tattoosuppliesjustat.com.au/
Killer Merch
www.KILLERMERCH.com.au
KOYA TATTOO
koyaskin.com/koyatattoo-lotion-for-tattoo-care/
Laser and Beam
www.laserandbeam.com
Mark Sender Tattoo Machines
www.marksender.com
Med-X Healthcare Solutions
www.med-xsolutions.com.au
Mike Stretch
www.mikestretch.com.au
Moonglow Australia
www.moonglow.com.au
National Breast Cancer Foundation
nbcf.org.au/
Poodle & Peach
Poodleandpeach.com
POPCULTCHA
www.popcultcha.com.au/
Removery Laser Tattoo Removal
removery.com/au/
Rule of Nines
www.ruleofnines.com.au
Satan Stole My Skin
satanstolemyskin.com
Skadi Jewellery Design
www.skadijewellery.com/
Sturgis Jewelry
sturgisjewelry.com
Sumi Threads
sumithreads.com/
Violet Eyes Entomology
www.violeteyesentomology.com/
Vitreous Art
www.vitreousart.com.au
Widow Bloom
www.widowbloom.com
Wixcraft Candles
wixcraftcandleco.com.au/
Getting to Melbourne Rites of Passage Festival
The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne’s CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens
By Car
The Melbourne Museum undercover car park, located under Melbourne Museum is open 7 days a week from 5.30am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
This car park is under 24-hour video surveillance.
By Bicycle
Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door.
Public Transport Options
Plan your trip using PTV’s Journey Planner. Transport options inlcude:
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– Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
– Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
– City loop train to Parliament Station
– Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
– Stop #5 of the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle
