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VOID Tattoo Fest Returns to Portland, Oregon, for an Unconventional, Artist-Run Weekend of Live Tattooing, Art, and Culture

PORTLAND, OREGON – April 13, 2026 – VOID Tattoo Fest, an unconventional, artist-run weekend-long tattoo expo and cultural event, is set to take place May 22-24, 2026, at both Jupiter Hotels on Burnside St. in Portland, Oregon.

Founded by longtime Portland tattooers Brian Wilson (Wilson Brothers Tattoo, formerly Scapegoat Tattoo) and Olivia Britz-Wheat (Mortal Emblem), VOID Tattoo Fest is dedicated to showcasing a curated lineup of licensed tattoo artists from across the country, alongside local Portland talent.

Event Details:

• What: VOID Tattoo Fest

• When: May 22-24, 2026

• Where: Jupiter Hotels, 800-900 E Burnside, Portland, Oregon

-----About VOID Tattoo Fest:

VOID Tattoo Fest is an artist-run tattoo expo and cultural event founded by Portland tattooers Brian Wilson and Olivia Britz-Wheat. It provides a platform for live tattooing, professional education, and community engagement, celebrating tattoo culture with art, local vendors, and entertainment. For more information, visit https://www.voidtattoofest.com/ or follow our IG @voidtattoofest

The event, which aims to be a comprehensive cultural experience, will feature:

• Live tattooing by nationally recognized and local licensed artists 

• Attendees are encouraged to book ahead to secure a session or explore same-day walk-up availability onsite. https://www.voidtattoofest.com/artists

• Vibrant Programming all weekend long

  • Jeff P from Tattoo Smile art opening and book release in Room 104, opening Thursday 7pm

  • Cyborg.nn immersive art installation in Room 105

  • Lents Pinball Arcade and new arcade game Tattoo Dungeon from local tattooer Jaboc in Room 103

  • Local Drag legend Alexis Starr from Darcelle’s XV Showplace returns as tattoo contest MC

  • DJ’s include:

    • Tobias

    • Kyle Reese

    • Queen Amygdala

    • Omie

    • Dennis Dread

    • Dante

  • Spoiler Room interactive video set Sunday evening

• Curated Vendors: Local Portland makers and food and drink purveyors

  • Morgaine Faye

  • Theeth Jewelry

  • United Snakes Press

  • Wildfang

  • HT Chainstitching

  • Blue Mars Dry Goods

  • Thunderbird Tattoo

  • Sticker Orchard

  • AMO Bladesmithing & Booth Blacksmithing

  • Sugar Metal Customs

  • Archangel Impressions

  • Needle and Tuft

  • Wyrd War

  • Bucket Co.

  • Spellbound Signs

  • La Lucha Coffee Co

  • Cobra Dogs

  • Obon Shokudo

• Tattoo contests benefiting Portland nonprofits 

  • Q Center

  • PEAR

  • Taking Ownership

  • Friday 9pm 

    • Best Black and Grey

    • Best Blackwork 

    • Best Of Day

  • Saturday Drag Show 8pm, Tattoo contest 9pm  

    • Best Color

    • Best Large Scale

    • Best of Day

  • Sunday 6pm 

    • Into the Void: Weirdest Tattoo 

    • Best of Day

    • Best of Show

• Free Saturday Street Fair, open to the public 12-6pm. Void has partnered with Let’s be Friends and PAW Team to offer open 20 local vendors and food carts

  • Polaroids with Paisley

  • Icy Fangs Tooth Gems

  • LaPaushi

  • Deja Vintage

  • Blah Blah 4 Ever

  • Sarah and Hareld

  • No Thanks

  • Azn Zine Fest

  • Death Maiden

  • Drip Candle Goods

  • IBODYLOVE

  • Auxis Jewelry

  • Meri Mai Vintage

  • Dama deMalla

  • Fry Baby

  • Trompo del Diablo

  • Adelleda

  • Machete’s

  • Company

  • Goodies Snack Shop

  • Hawker Station

  • New Deal

FOR LICENSED TATTOOERS: Each day of the festival also includes daily tattoo seminars taught by world-class instructors, designed to support continuing education for the community. Complete list of seminars https://www.voidtattoofest.com/seminars

*SEMINARS REQUIRE AN EVENT TICKET.

https://voidtattoofest.ticketspice.com/void-tattoo-fest

The full lineup of participating artists is available by following@voidtattoofest or https://www.voidtattoofest.com/artists

Media Contact: 

[Name] Olivia Britz-Wheat

[Email] voidtattoofest@gmail.com

[Phone] 406-529-7860

Website: https://www.voidtattoofest.com/