WELCOME TO THE Halifax Body Arts convention
Halifax’s new tattoo and piercing convention, The Halifax Body Arts Convention hosts national and international artists, piercers, vendors and entertainment for three days.
Join the thousands of fans as they watch tattoo contests, local entertainment, and don’t forget tattoos and piercing. Book in with your favourite Artist/Piercer or try someone new. With over 75 artists and piercers you’re bound to find the right fit. Sure to be a fun event for the entire family.
TATTOO CONTEST
Tattoo Contest fees will be in support of a local charity.
Friday, July 3, 2026
6:00 pm - Small/Med Neo Traditional
7:00 pm - Med/Large Neo Traditional
7:30 pm - Black and Grey Neo Traditional
8:30 pm - Full Back / Front Black / Grey
9:00 pm - Full Back / Front Colour
10:30 pm - Tattoo of the Day
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3:00 pm - Small/Med Black and Grey
6:15 pm - Med/Large Black and Grey
7:00 pm - Small/Med Colour Realism
7:30 pm - Med/Large Colour Realism
8:00 pm - Portrait
10:30 pm - Tattoo of the Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026
3:00 pm - Geometric / Ornamental
4:00 pm - Traditional
5:00 pm - Tattoo of the Day
5:30 pm - Best of Show
