The International Dublin Tattoo Convention is returning to the RDS on the weekend of November 4,5 and 6.
The huge event brings together tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around Ireland and from abroad for live tattooing and other tattoo and art-related activations. Last year's event attract attendees and artists from around the world.
The festival of body art will be a celebration of International and Irish tattooing with much more on offer for ticket holders such as live entertainment, shows, unique acts, food and market stalls. Additionally, there will be photo opportunities and an art gallery.
Read more: Best pub quizzes in Dublin
Last year's line-up of entertainment and things to do at the International Dublin Tattoo Convention included TikTok stars, death defying side shows (such as sword swallowing and knife throwing), aerial performances, live graffiti, tattoo wars, tattoo competitions, piercers, a market place, food vendors and a bar. Traders at the convention will be selling things like alternative clothing, jewellery, prints, handmade products, painted furniture, ethical taxidermy and tattoo supplies.
The 2021 edition of the event also featured 100 tattoo artists. This year, there will be 250 world class tattoo artists at the convention. It is a family friendly event, although children will not be tattooed, of course.
Early bird full weekend passes are already sold out but early bird tickets for each day of the convention are still available. Early bird tickets for Friday, November 4 cost €11.20 while early bird tickets for Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 cost €16.55.
The Dublin International Tattoo Convention has been announcing some of the tattoo artists on the event's social media pages over the past few weeks, and the line-up of entertainment will be announced there as well.
READ NEXT:
The Nightmare Realm announces return - but it won't be in the RDS
Dublin's first bike ride disco is coming to the Phoenix Park
Wonderlights announces return to Malahide Castle with beautiful new theme
Bram Stoker festival to bring free Borealis light spectacular to Dublin Castle
The city centre cafe that chocolate lovers will go absolutely mad for
Sign up to the Dublin Live Newsletter to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox
