7th Annual Christchurch International Tattoo Expo

Entry Available On The Door $25 Per Day

7th Annual

Christchurch

International

Tattoo Expo

JANUARY 2026

Gathering artists from around New Zealand and around the world.

Schedule

 

EVENT HOURS

Friday 15 January 2021: 2pm-10pm

Saturday 16 January 2021: 12pm-10pm

Sunday 17 January 2021: 12pm-6pm

 
 
 

Friday


2:00pm

Doors Open

Come meet the finest tattoo talent New Zealand has to offer!

2:00pm

Contest Registration Opens

Black and Grey Categories

and NEW

One-Colour Pop

4:00

Entertainment

Something fun up on the stage, for those of you not getting a tattoo right then. Register now.

7:00pm

Contest Registration Closes

All Tattoo Categories, including Tattoo of the Day

8:00pm

Black & Grey Judging

All Categories.

Register now.

10:00pm

Tattoo of the Day

A mini fashion show of all our denim designers.

10:00pm

Doors Close

Chinese herbologist Ai Xiao Qun unearths the mystery of ginseng, a root that can treat your immune system, fatigue, and other ailments. Register now.

Saturday


10:00 - 12:00

Lip Balm Workshop

Learn how to make vegan scented lip balms from the folks at Salve Nation. Register now.

12:00 - 2:00

Joshua Tree Tour

Explore the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert on this three mile hike. The trail winds through Joshua Tree’s most iconic landmarks including Giant Marbles.

2:00 - 3:00

Lunch

Our friends at Señoritas serve up beef, pork, fish, chicken, and vegetarian tacos with fresh guacamole.

3:00 - 4:00

Sustainable Energy Talk

Energy engineer Mariel Briggs dishes solid sustainable advice.

4:00 - 5:00

Pickling Workshop

Learn how to quick pickle from brine brewers Gordon Byun and Petra Frenkel. Fresh fruit, veggies, and herbs provided. Register now.

 

5:00 - 7:00

Break

7:00 - 8:00

Dinner

Barbecue pitmaster Bob Mosley smokes two whole pigs.

8:00 - 9:00

Performance

Dance-Folk band Aurora Falls gives us a sneak peek of their newest album Long River.

9:00 - 11:00

Stargazing

We’ll take a night hike through Joshua Tree to get away from the light pollution of the town and our campground. Flashlights and blankets recommended.

Sunday


11:00 - 1:00

Brunch

The friendly folks at Hunter serve up buttermilk flapjacks, honeycakes, baked eggs and bacon, house-cured sausage, and more campsite vittles.

1:00 - 2:00

Leather Showcase

See the beautiful apparel and accessories from all of our leather vendors under one tent.

2:00 - 3:00

Leather Care Demo

From cleaning to conditioning, Hyde founder Romy Bélanger shows us the simplest and most natural ways to care for our leather goods.

4:00 - 5:00

DIY Business Tips

Union Wine Co. shares what they’ve learned since becoming a larger business.

5:00 - 7:00

Closing Ceremony

We’ll say our goodbyes with positive vibes by sharing our intentions for the future, not just as small businesses, but as compassionate people.

 

Monday


10:00 - 12:00

Lip Balm Workshop

Learn how to make vegan scented lip balms from the folks at Salve Nation. Register now.

12:00 - 2:00

Joshua Tree Tour

Explore the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert on this three mile hike. The trail winds through Joshua Tree’s most iconic landmarks including Giant Marbles.

2:00 - 3:00

Lunch

Our friends at Señoritas serve up beef, pork, fish, chicken, and vegetarian tacos with fresh guacamole.

3:00 - 4:00

Sustainable Energy Talk

Energy engineer Mariel Briggs dishes solid sustainable advice.

4:00 - 5:00

Pickling Workshop

Learn how to quick pickle from brine brewers Gordon Byun and Petra Frenkel. Fresh fruit, veggies, and herbs provided. Register now.

 

5:00 - 7:00

Break

7:00 - 8:00

Dinner

Barbecue pitmaster Bob Mosley smokes two whole pigs.

8:00 - 9:00

Performance

Dance-Folk band Aurora Falls gives us a sneak peek of their newest album Long River.

9:00 - 11:00

Stargazing

We’ll take a night hike through Joshua Tree to get away from the light pollution of the town and our campground. Flashlights and blankets recommended.

Entry on the Door $25 per Day

kids 12 and under free