The Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada | Toronto, ON

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Celebrate 26 Years of Ink at the legendary Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026! Canada’s longest-running and most iconic tattoo convention is back — bigger and bolder than ever!
- May 1st to May 3rd 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)
Whether you're looking to get tattooed by a top artist discover the latest in tattoo culture or just immerse yourself in the inked lifestyle — NIX is the place to be.
| Walk-ins available | Book in advance with your favorite artist | Live tattooing vendors art entertainment contests and much more all weekend long | Open to the public
Don’t miss this legendary 3-day celebration of art expression and community.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Front Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

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