Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival - Sydney 2023

Australian Exhibition Group

Featuring over 300 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and across the globe tattooing LIVE at The Dome in Sydney Olympic Park

The Dome - Sydney Olympic Park

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Featuring over 1800 tattoo artists tattooing LIVE across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Perth in 2023!

Get ready to experience Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival 2023, where the art of tattooing and culture converge to educate, inspire, and unite our diverse community.




Every year we highlight a different culture and celebrate its influence on tattoo art, bringing cultural diversity to the forefront and offering enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about various styles, techniques, cultures, and histories of tattooing.


Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival combines the world of tattoo art with a thrilling sensory journey. Immerse yourself in live music, indulge in mouth-watering tasty treats from a diverse selection of food trucks, get lost in captivating live art activations, and feel the rush of winning massive giveaways and prizes all weekend long.


So mark your calendars, because our journey begins in the cultural hub of Sydney from October 27-29, where we will transform Sydney Olympic Park into a tattoo mecca.

The Rites of Passage Festival is an experience you won’t want to miss.With a focus on creative talent, the line-up includes:<ul><li>300+ of Australia's best Tattoo Artists Tattooing Live</li><li>Huge Giveaways and Prizes across the weekend</li><li>E﻿xclusive Tattoo Competitions pitting the world's best against each other for $60,000 in cash prizes</li><li>Retail Vendors with awesome Tattoo related gear</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Live Art Activations</li><li>F﻿ood Truck Park</li><li>+ Much more!</li></ul>Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival – experience the unity of the tattoo industry and the public through a celebration of diversity, culture and body art.

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