Caserta Tattoo Convention
Three days of tattoos, art, and entertainment at the A1Expò in San Marco Evangelista
About Caserta Tattoo Convention
Tattooing as art at the Caserta fair
The Caserta Tattoo Convention is one of Italy's most popular gatherings dedicated to the art of tattooing. It takes place in the town of San Marco Evangelista, in the province of Caserta, at the A1Expò exhibition center on Viale delle Industrie 10, just a stone's throw from the Caserta Sud motorway exit. For three days, the halls are filled with workstations, buzzing machines, portfolios to browse, and enthusiasts arriving from all over Campania and neighboring regions.
Hundreds of artists working live
The heart of the event is the work of the tattoo artists: the tenth-anniversary edition featured over 350 national and international artists engaged in live sessions, consultations, and meet-and-greets. Visitors can observe diverse techniques up close, compare styles, book a session, or simply chat with an artist they have been following on social media. It is also a professional development opportunity, featuring exhibitors of equipment, inks, and skincare products.
Contests: a competition for every style
Each day concludes with the contest awards, categorized to showcase every school of contemporary tattooing. Categories range from small pieces and lettering to major styles like traditional, blackwork, Chicano, black & grey, realism, color, Japanese, and anime/cartoon interpretations, culminating in the final Best of Show award. The jury evaluates pieces created during the convention in front of the audience—a highly anticipated moment that turns the fair into a true stage.
Beyond ink: burlesque, magic, and music
Alongside the tattoo booths, a packed entertainment program has made the event popular even outside the industry circle: burlesque shows, magic and illusionist acts, live music, and DJ sets keep the crowd entertained until late. The experience is completed by a writing area dedicated to street art, an art exhibition, and a food & beverage zone to relax between pavilions.
A project born in the province of Caserta
The convention is the brainchild of Federico Pilerci, founder of the Non Solo Tattoo studio in Caserta, who has helped the city become one of Italy's key reference points for the tattoo world. It is a fascinating example of a grassroots event that has grown into an internationally recognized gathering, attracting artists from Europe, the Americas, and Asia to a part of Campania better known for the Royal Palace of Caserta and its Bourbon heritage than for contemporary urban culture.
Who is it for?
- Enthusiasts and collectors: to find the right artist and book a project on the spot.
- Curious visitors and families: the shows, art exhibition, and writing area make it an interesting visit even without getting a tattoo.
- Professionals: exhibitors, equipment, informal seminars, and networking with international colleagues.
When does it take place?
The event is traditionally held in spring, during the month of April, over a long weekend from Friday to Sunday. Opening hours cover the entire day, with the venue open to the public until late at night: this makes it easy to plan either a quick visit or a full three-day stay, perhaps combining the fair with a trip around the Caserta area.
Caserta Tattoo Convention — edition 2026
The tenth anniversary of the Caserta Tattoo Convention
From Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, the A1Expò exhibition center on Viale delle Industrie 10, in San Marco Evangelista (Caserta Sud), hosted the tenth edition of the Caserta Tattoo Convention. Three days dedicated to creativity, style, and artistic innovation, with over 350 national and international artists engaged in live work sessions, public meetings, and contests.
Free entry for the anniversary
The hallmark of this edition was the completely free entry, chosen by the organization to celebrate the ten years of the event and to make it accessible to the widest possible audience. The doors remained open from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM on Friday and from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Contests, shows, and urban culture
Each day featured its own competition categories and award ceremonies, from lettering and Japanese styles to the final Best of Show. Alongside the contests, the program offered burlesque and magic shows, live music and DJ sets, a dedicated writing area, an art exhibition, and a food & beverage zone. The event was conceived by Federico Pilerci, founder of the Non Solo Tattoo studio in Caserta.
Programme Caserta Tattoo Convention 2026
Public opening hours
- Friday, April 10: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday, April 11: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday, April 12: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Daily contests and awards
- Friday, April 10: Small, Healed, Lettering, Team Contest, Best of Friday
- Saturday, April 11: Traditional, New Traditional, Blackwork, Chicano, Tribal/Ornamental, Black & Grey, Best of Saturday
- Sunday, April 12: Realistic Black & Grey, Color, Japanese, Combo, Anime/Cartoon, Best of Sunday, Best of Show
Entertainment and thematic areas
- Burlesque and magic shows
- Live music and DJ sets throughout all three days
- Writing and street art area
- Art exhibition set up in the pavilions
- Food & beverage zone
Over 350 Italian and international tattoo artists worked live at the fair's booths, alongside exhibitors from the industry.
Highlights Caserta Tattoo Convention 2026
- Tenth edition: the tenth-anniversary celebration of the Caserta convention.
- Free entry for all three days, a rare choice in the international convention landscape.
- Over 350 artists, national and international, working live.
- Daily contests with awards for every style, culminating in the Sunday Best of Show.
- Burlesque, magic, live music, and DJ sets scheduled every day.
- Writing area, art exhibition, and food & beverage zone.
Prices Caserta Tattoo Convention 2026
Practical information — Caserta Tattoo Convention
How to get there
The A1Expò exhibition center is located at Viale delle Industrie 10 in San Marco Evangelista (CE), just a few hundred meters from the Caserta Sud exit of the A1 Milan-Naples motorway. By train, the reference station is Caserta, which is frequently connected to Naples; from the station, you can continue by taxi or local bus toward the industrial area. From Naples Capodichino Airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car.
Parking
The exhibition area has ample parking space; during peak times, especially Saturday afternoon, it is advisable to arrive early.
Tips
- If you want to get tattooed, contact the artist in advance via their social media channels: many schedules fill up before the doors open.
- Bring an ID: you must be of legal age to get a tattoo.
- Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days; Friday is quieter if you want to chat with the artists.
Where to stay
Caserta city, just a few kilometers away, offers hotels and B&Bs in every price range and is the ideal base to combine the convention with a visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Belvedere of San Leucio, and the medieval village of Casertavecchia.
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Viale delle Industrie 10, 81020 San Marco Evangelista