At the door pricing:
No, you will receive your ticket with barcode via the email you provided when purchasing through Universe. Have your ticket ready on your mobile device, or printed out to have scanned at the door to receive your SDTI wristband.
To get tattooed at the convention, log in to our website and navigate to the Artists page for you will a list of artists attending our show. Click on the artist name of your choice and you will be directed to their website or social media, to contact them directly to schedule your appointment.
Walk-up clients will be handled as time permits.
The cost of a tattoo is completely and totally up to each individual artist. We do not give out price quotes for tattoos. Please contact an artist!
Yes, there will be concessions for purchase. There will also be cash bars serving soft drinks, beer and cocktails throughout the show hours. We promote safe and responsible drinking so please bring a positive mindset as this is a family-friendly event. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol at the event.
Event Parking at the fairgrounds is $15 per day.
Our days run around 7-10 hours per day. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you like. We will have exhibitors, entertainment and other activities that should keep you around awhile. On average, most people stay 4-6 hours.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-7:00pm
There will be LIVE Tattooing, however, NO piercing at this year’s show. You will experience the BEST tattoo artists from around the world all in one place, at the San Diego Tattoo Invitational.
Yes! Register your tattoo for $10, cash, at the registration booth. For additional information, visit Tattoo Contest Information
Yes, as this is a Tattoo & Art show you will find clothing vendors, painters, paintings, jewelry and many other items at our Invitational.
Yes! Visit our Volunteer Information page to learn more.