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The All-New 9th Annual Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo Invitational

March 13th-15th, 2026

Get ready for an all-new unbelievable weekend of live tattooing, body piercing, industry seminars and a brand new lineup of mind blowing entertainment. All new tattoo contest, low brow to fine art contest and of course the world’s finest tattooing from over 220 of the best "Invite only" tattooers in the tattoo world today alongside the industry's leading manufacturers, vendors, local craftsman and artisans.

15 separate live tattoo competitions along with 10 new art category competitions, the all-new “Pittsburgh Princess” contest and the return of the "Best of the Burg” tattoo competition. And don’t forget the Friday the 13th Tattoo Booth where artist will be inking $130 tattoos all weekend long. Three Days of all new, action packed entertainment and art indulgence brought to you by the all-new Exposed Art Inc. Crew.