Calgary is getting a serious dose of ink this October!

The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival takes over the BMO Centre from October 16–18, 2026, bringing hundreds of tattoo artists, creators, vendors, and tattoo lovers together for one unforgettable weekend.

Come see incredible tattoos being created live, meet artists from around the world, check out unique art and vendors, catch tattoo competitions and entertainment, and soak up the buzzing festival atmosphere.

And if you’ve been thinking about getting some new ink, this might be the perfect excuse. With hundreds of talented artists under one roof, you never know what or who you might discover.

Three days. Hundreds of artists. Endless inspiration.