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The Third Coast Tattoo Show is bringing world-class tattooing to the heart of Chicago for the very first time!

Join us June 27–29, 2025 at Morgan MFG for a three-day celebration of tattoo culture featuring 100 top-tier tattooers from across the country, all under one roof. This is your chance to get tattooed by some of the best in the industry, with both pre-booked appointments and walk-ups available all weekend long.

Beyond tattooing, experience live performances, a curated fine art exhibition, craft cocktails, food trucks, exclusive merch drops, and afterparties that showcase the creative spirit of the Third Coast.

This is Chicago’s only tattoo convention actually held in the city and you won’t want to miss it!

SCHEDULE

  • FRIDAY

    June 27th 2025
    3PM - 11PM

    Live Painting:
    Ello + Kozmo
    4PM – 9PM
    Mezzanine Level

    DJ Sets:
    Desma
    3PM – 7PM
    Lost in Kyoto
    7PM – 11PM
    Main Stage

    Live Performance
    Northern Traditional Dancing
    Javier Reyes
    5:30PM
    Main Stage

    Fine Art Show Reception
    NA Cocktails Provided by
    Three Dots and a Dash
    6PM – 9PM
    Mezzanine Level

    Tattoo of the Day Judging
    10PM
    Main Stage

    Afterparty
    Emporium Fulton Market
    11PM - 2AM
    839 W Fulton Market

  • SATURDAY

    June 28th 2025
    11AM - 11PM

    Live Painting:
    Rawooh + Verloe
    12PM – 6PM
    Mezzanine Level

    DJ Sets:
    DJ Napp
    11AM – 3PM
    DJBURR
    3PM – 7PM
    Jackersize
    7PM – 11PM
    Main Stage

    Live Performances:
    Circus Artists
    David Chervony +  Hayley Dynamo + Kaitlyn Andrews + Squid
    2PM
    Deities of Soft Steel Sanctum
    Dakota Parker + Darren + Electric Divine + Hunni + Mojave + Nesli the Chocolate + Noel
    5PM
    Wasteland Suspensions
    8PM
    Main Stage

    Tattoo of the Day Judging
    10PM
    Main Stage

    Afterparty
    Three Dots and a Dash
    435 N Clark St
    11PM - 1AM

  • SUNDAY

    June 29th 2025
    11AM - 7PM

    DJ Sets:
    Quicktastic
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Mayya
    3PM – 7PM
    Main Stage

    Live Performances:
    Circus Artists
    David Chervony + Femme Fenix + Renee Jones + Zeal
    1PM

    Deities of Soft Steel Sanctum
    Dakota Parker + Darren + Electric Divine + Hunni + Mojave + Nesli the Chocolate + Noel
    4PM
    Main Stage

    Tattoo of the Day Judging
    5:30PM
    Main Stage

    Best of Show Judging
    6PM
    Main Stage

The Emily Hotel

We’re thrilled to partner with The Emily Hotel as the official hotel for the Third Coast Tattoo Show 2025!

A boutique stay just one block from Morgan MFG, The Emily is thoughtfully designed with a coffee shop, rooftop bar, and stunning city views, it’s the perfect home base for the weekend.

Stay with us—rooms are available at a special rate for attendees!