Tattoo conventions are a major part of the tattoo community. They are a gathering place for artists, fans, suppliers, and other tattoo-related businesses, like clothing lines, jewellery and more.

Conventions can be a great place to meet incredible tattoo artists from all over the world. They can also give you the chance to connect with an artist in-person before getting tattooed by them.

You can also get tattooed during a convention, but this is difficult because each artist's time will usually get booked quickly, and you may need to book months in advance. To book your own appointment, it's a good idea to find the website for the convention you want to attend and stay up-to-date with the latest news. These sites usually announce which artists are coming and how to book with them at least a few month ahead of time.

Some of the biggest tattoo conventions in the world include:

• The New York Tattoo Convention
• The Las Vegas Tattoo Show
• The Montreal Art & Tattoo Expo
• The Los Angeles Tattoo Convention
• The Toronto Tattoo Convention
• The London Tattoo Convention

You can find many more tattoo events and conventions held all over the world on the World Tattoo Events website. Every city will have a convention, so make sure to check locally as well.