Complete Entertainment Lineup Announced for2025 SEATTLE TATTOO EXPO

Complete Entertainment Lineup Announced for

Burlesque performances, karaoke, tattoo contests, DJs,

and over 250 tattoo artists — August 15-17 at Seattle Center

Seattle, WA. (July 31, 2025) – The complete entertainment lineup has been announced for the 2025 Seattle Tattoo Expo, featuring over 250 top-tier tattoo artists, captivating burlesque performances, tattoo contests, DJ sets, and the return of BurlesKaraoke. 

Featuring Omar Edmison (founder of All American Tattoo) as returning Emcee, the 2025 Seattle Tattoo Expo makes it possible for people of the region to gain access to the very best tattoo artists from around the world right in their backyard for one weekend only. Seattle Tattoo Expo is August 15-17, 2025 at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall – tickets are on sale now at SeattleTattooExpo.com.

Show off your body art or discover hidden gems during daily tattoo contests! Judged by a 3-person panel of tattoo artists, prizes are awarded to categories including Portrait, Funniest, Sleeve, and the illustrious Best in Show (awarded to tattoos initiated and completed during the Expo).

FEATURED BURLESQUE PERFORMERS

Prepare to be enchanted by The Tramp Stamp Burlesque, showcasing the dazzling talents of Seattle’s own:

Returning by popular demand — you sing, they tease! Hosted by the incredible Ruby Mimosa, BurlesKaraoke is an interactive event that combines the fun of karaoke and the excitement of burlesque. Sing your heart out alongside award-winning burlesque performers and experience the thrill of improvisational performance art.

Groove to the infectious mixes of local DJs who will keep the spirits high throughout the weekend, featuring:

FEATURED FOOD AND BEVERAGE

A diverse array of food and beverage vendors will be on-site to keep you fueled throughout the weekend:

• Monster Dogs

• Thai-U-Up

• Dumpling Tzar

• Kottu

• Badger Coffee

Seattle Tattoo Expo is proud to feature the best of the best in local and traveling tattoo artists including: 

• VyVyn Lazonga (Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo, Seattle); also known as “Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo,” VyVyn has been considered an icon in the realms of tattoo artistry since 1972.

• Tony Hundahl (Rock of Ages Tattooing, Austin); Tattooing professionally since 1998, focused on bold imagery based in traditional western and Japanese styles.

• Big Gus, of the hit TV show Tattoo Nightmares and Collective Ink Gallery.

For a complete look at the hundreds of artists available at Seattle Tattoo Expo, visit us here.

HOW TO BOOK A TATTOO ARTIST

Each artist at the Seattle Tattoo Expo books their own appointments for the event. Some artists will be taking walk-up appointments as well throughout the weekend. We recommend looking at our Artist page and if there is an artist you are interested in booking with – reach out to the artist or shop directly to pre-book where possible.

ABOUT SEATTLE TATTOO EXPO

The Seattle Tattoo Expo was created with the primary goal of showcasing new talent, welcoming existing fan favorite artists, and providing enthusiasts with a gathering place to share their love for this historical art form. Over the decades, the Expo has exposed Seattleites to hundreds of artists from around the world and thousands of people have come out to soak it all up since its first iteration.