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  • A tattoo artist tattooing the back of another person in a darkened room.
  • A tattoo artists working on a large back piece in a darkened room.
  • A smiling woman wearing glasses tattooing an arm in a dimly lit room.
28 – 30 Apr

Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival

  • Expo
  • Art

Don't miss this action-packed weekend celebrating body art and tattoos, featuring over 350 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and across the globe.

With a focus on creative talent, the line-up includes:
- 250+ of Australia's best tattoo artists tattooing live
- Huge giveaways and prizes across the weekend
- Retail vendors with awesome tattoo-related gear
- Exclusive Rites of Passage food truck park
- Live music
- Live art activations

Experience the unity of the tattoo industry and the public through a celebration of diversity, culture and body art.

Dates and times

Date Times
Fri 28 Apr
  • 10am - 10pm 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sat 29 Apr
  • 10am - 10pm 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sun 30 Apr
  • 10am - 10pm 10:00am - 10:00pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Royal Exhibition Building

Price and bookings

From $10 to $75

Book online for Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8456 9307
  • email address: info@ritesofpassage.com
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