Until Sun 1 Nov
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre · South Brisbane
three free days of tattoo artists at the convention centre
Event InfoEventbrite Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
One email, no list, and we never share your address.
Your crew, sorted
See which mates are free for this, minus the group chat roll call.
Got Keen? Open it in the appAbout
INKED EXPO BRISBANE 2026
Brisbane, it’s your turn.
After four years of building one of Australia’s fastest-growing tattoo and body art events in Melbourne, Inked Expo is making its Brisbane debut.
For one weekend only, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will transform into the home of tattoo culture, bringing together Australia’s leading artists, studios, body modification professionals, alternative brands, creators, collectors and enthusiasts under one roof.
Whether you’re looking for your next tattoo, meeting artists you’ve followed for years, booking a future piece, or simply immersing yourself in the culture, Inked Expo is where the industry comes together.
Explore hundreds of talented tattoo artists from across Australia and beyond. Watch live tattooing all weekend.
Discover new styles and techniques.
Connect with the artists behind some of the country’s most impressive work.
Shop exclusive apparel, artwork, jewellery, lifestyle brands and tattoo-inspired merchandise.
Expect:
• Australia’s leading tattoo artists
• Live tattooing all weekend
• Artist meet-and-greets
• Tattoo competitions and showcases
• Body art and alternative culture exhibitors
• Live entertainment and activations
• Exclusive merchandise and products
• Industry networking and community connection
Whether you’re heavily tattooed, planning your first piece, or simply curious about the culture, Inked Expo Brisbane is your opportunity to experience the best of the industry in one place.
Getting there
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Directions ↗Quick answers
When is Inked Expo Brisbane 2026?
From Fri 30 Oct 2026, until Sun 1 Nov.
Where is it?
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, QLD.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City · Mon 19 Oct · 10:00am
Paradise Palette Art Institute 2026 Pasifik Horizon Art Exhibition PNG New Caledonia
Petrie Terrace Gallery, Petrie Terrace · Thu 29 Oct · 10:00am
From $17.19
The Body as a Crime Scene
Echo and Bounce · Sun 8 Nov · 6:00pm
Audrey Gibbs Art Prize
Petrie Terrace Gallery, Petrie Terrace · Thu 22 Oct · 10:00am
Perspectives art exhibition - Inspiring art for your home
Richard Randall Art Studio, Toowong · Wed 28 Oct · 9:30am
Free
Opening Event // Selene Cochrane - Small Object Spaces: Familiar
Window Gallery, Metro Arts · Fri 13 Nov · 5:30pm
The best things on this weekend, in one email. No app needed. Bail any time.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
Plan it on Keen
Keen is how mates lock in plans: see who’s free, who’s keen, and actually make it happen.