Tattoo Fest Returns to Memphis at Graceland

Annual event features over 200 artists and vendors at Elvis' iconic estate.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:33am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a tattoo machine repeated in a grid, capturing the bold, artistic energy of the Tattoo Fest event.Tattoo Fest's return to Memphis brings a colorful celebration of body art and counterculture to the city's iconic Graceland estate.Memphis Today

Tattoo Fest Memphis, one of the largest tattoo conventions in the region, has returned for another year, with the festival being held at Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis Presley, for the first time.

Why it matters

Tattoo Fest is a major draw for Memphis, attracting thousands of tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and vendors from across the country to the city. Hosting the event at Graceland, a globally recognized landmark, further solidifies Memphis' reputation as a hub for music, art, and counterculture.

The details

This year's Tattoo Fest featured over 200 artists and vendors, with contests in more than 20 categories, including healed work and tattoos done at the festival. Attendees were able to browse, book, and get inked by nationally and internationally recognized tattoo artists.

  • Tattoo Fest Memphis took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Tattoo Fest Memphis

An annual tattoo convention and festival held in Memphis, Tennessee, attracting thousands of tattoo enthusiasts, artists, and vendors.

Graceland

The iconic home of Elvis Presley, located in Memphis, Tennessee, which served as the host venue for Tattoo Fest Memphis in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Memphis is one of my best stops every year.”

— Event Organizer

The takeaway

Tattoo Fest's move to Graceland highlights Memphis' continued embrace of its counterculture roots and status as a hub for artistic expression, further solidifying the city's reputation as a premier destination for tattoo enthusiasts and the broader creative community.