Inked Circus Expo

Name: Inked Circus Expo
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Sudbury

The Inked Circus Expo is a tattoo exposition held in Sudbury, Canada, featuring professional artists from across the country performing live work. This cultural gathering combines tattoo artistry with a festival atmosphere, offering a mix of creative competition and unique entertainment.

Date: Aug 23, 2026
Location: Sudbury

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Event summary

Highlights

Live tattooing by artists from Sudbury and across Canada
Tattoo contests for best fresh and healed designs
Live music performances and circus-style sideshow acts
Part of a national touring circuit active since 2019

The Inked Circus Expo brings together tattoo professionals from across Canada to showcase their skills in a live environment. Visitors can observe artists working on clients throughout the day, providing an inside look at the technical and creative processes involved in body art. The event includes competitive segments where participants enter their fresh or healed tattoos for judging.

In addition to the artistry, the expo features a variety of live entertainment including musical performances and sideshow acts. This blend of subculture and performance art is designed to celebrate tattoos as a significant form of personal expression and identity.

Managed by organizer Domenic Amatiello, the expo is part of a touring circuit that has been active since 2019. The Sudbury stop represents an expansion of the tour, marking the first time the event has been brought to the city to engage with the local community of artists and enthusiasts.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.