Studio Ink Tattoo Convention

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the Studio Ink Tattoo Convention unforgettable. This weekend meant so much to us as we celebrated 25 years of Studio Ink Tattoo, and being able to mark that milestone surrounded by such an incredible community was truly an honor.

Thank you to every person who walked through the doors, supported the artists, watched the contests, and brought the energy all weekend long. Thank you to our vendors and sponsors for showing up and helping make this event what it was. Thank you to the artists who traveled from near and far to share their talent and be part of something special with us.

Congratulations to all of the tattoo contest winners. The level of skill, creativity, and dedication on display was unreal and a true reflection of how strong and inspiring this industry is.

Tattooing has given us more than we could ever put into words. To be a small part of such a passionate, hardworking, and tight knit industry is something we never take for granted. Thank you for celebrating with us, supporting us, and being part of our story for the last 25 years.

🔥 Lexington, rise and shine — Billy’s BBQ is BACK and rolling in HOT 🔥 Good morning, Lexington KY! The crew is up early, loading the truck, packing it tight with fresh‑smoked goodness, and icing down those famous lemonades you all keep coming back for. We’re pulling up one more time at Manchester Music Hall for the FINAL DAY of the Studio Ink Tattoo Convention — and trust me… You do NOT wanna be the one who misses this. Killer tattoos. Wild talent. Awesome vendors. And of course… Billy’s BBQ from 11 AM until the end of the show. Pull up hungry. Leave happy. Lexington, let’s finish this weekend STRONG. #LexingtonKY #BillysBBQ #FoodTruckLife #SmokedGoodness #FreshSqueezedLemonade #ManchesterMusicHall #StudioInkTattooConvention #TattooConvention #KYFoodTrucks #EatLocalKY

SUNDAY FINALE LET’S GO 🔥🖤

Live music all day, tattoo contests, and one last Tattoo of the Day before we wrap up the weekend strong. If you’ve been waiting to come through, today’s the day.

Full schedule here 👉 https://www.studioinktattooconvention.com/schedule

🦑 Studio Ink Tattoo Convention
📍 Manchester Music Hall, Lexington KY
📅 January 9–11, 2026

SATURDAY IS STACKED 🔥

Live acoustic sets from Lexy Clark and Damon Spigle, tattoo contests throughout the evening, stand up comedy by Zaq Weaver, and late night rock from Vibrolas and Downshift.

We’ve got tattoo artists from all over the country tattooing live all day and taking walk ins throughout the convention. Come watch the work happen in real time or grab a spot and leave with something permanent.

Full schedule here 👉 https://www.studioinktattooconvention.com/schedule

🦑 Studio Ink Tattoo Convention
📍 Manchester Music Hall, Lexington KY
📅 January 9–11, 2026

DAY 1 IS LOADED 🔥

Live acoustic music, stand up comedy and a full rock set to end the night right.

Save this schedule, make a plan, and come ready for a full day of art, laughs, and loud music.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.studioinktattooconvention.com/tickets

🦑 Studio Ink Tattoo Convention
📍 Manchester Music Hall, Lexington KY
📅 January 9–11, 2026

🗓️ Weekend Events Schedule

From setup day to the final tattoos on Sunday, we have a full weekend packed with tattooing, live music, contests, and good times.

Artists, vendors, and attendees make sure to check out the full daily breakdown so you don’t miss a thing 👀

👉 View the full schedule here
https://www.studioinktattooconvention.com/schedule

🦑 Studio Ink Tattoo Convention
📍 Manchester Music Hall, Lexington KY
📅 January 9th–11th, 2026

First convention? No worries—we’ve got you covered. 🙌 Peep our FAQ to get the inside scoop before the doors open!

🦑 Studio Ink Tattoo Convention
📍 Manchester Music Hall
📅 January 9–11, 2026