The Best Artists Together in One Place

The best of the best together in one location. The New York Empire State Tattoo Expo, one of the largest gatherings of elite international tattoo artists worldwide, unites and showcases over 500 artists, creating an unique experience of artistry, creativity, and culture. With a list of curated shows, live tattooing, seminars and workshops, Empire State is the event of the year to meet some of the world’s most famous tattoo artists. 

Purchase Your Ticket at the Door or Online

Take Seminars From World Renowned Artists

Michael Perry Seminar

Ralf Nonnweiler’s Black & Gray Tattoo Seminar

Tattoo Contest

Meet & Get Tattooed By Artists As Seen On

Enjoy Exclusive Events & Performances

Burlesque Performances

All weekend long performances that will struck awe and amazement.

Coney Island Circus Sideshow

Coney Island USA’s Sideshows feature classic sideshow acts and cirque feats presented by New York’s finest and most talented sword swallowers, fire eaters, glass walkers aerial and variety artists.

Plomo Magic

Plomo doesn’t really consider himself a magician. He calls himself a trickster, using different experiences and disciplines to tell a story, to move his audience while creating a character that bends the traditional rules of magic, adding humor to it and finding the new within the old.

10th - 12th of May 2024

New York Midtown Hilton

1335 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019