ARTISTS AND VENDORS
 
Every year, the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational brings more than 250 tattoo artists, creators, and vendors to downtown Akron, Ohio for one weekend of tattooing, art, entertainment, and community.

From black and grey realism to anime, fine line, neo traditional, illustrative work, and large-scale color pieces, the convention features artists working across a wide range of tattoo styles and specialties.

Explore attending artists, vendors, and special guests below as the timeline for the 2026 Rubber City Tattoo Invitational continues to fill up.

 
LOOKING TO GET TATTOOED AT THE CONVENTION?

Many artists attending the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational book appointments ahead of the show, while others leave time open for walk-up tattoos during the weekend.

If you see an artist you’re interested in, we recommend contacting them directly through Instagram or their preferred booking method to discuss availability, pricing, and ideas before the convention weekend.

 
READY TO EXPERIENCE IT IN PERSON?

Join us July 24–26, 2026 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron, Ohio for three days of tattooing, contests, vendors, entertainment, and more than 250 artists from around the country.