Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome
The international show where urban art, tattooing, and metropolitan culture collide
About Urban Land Tattoo Expo
Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome: The Capital of Urban Culture
Every October, Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome transforms a pavilion in the San Paolo district, in the heart of Rome, into a massive hub for street culture. It is more than just a traditional tattoo convention: it is a journey into the underground scene, where ink on skin engages with graffiti, street art, hip-hop music, and live performances. As the slogan says, it is "the international show where urban art, tattooing, and metropolitan culture meet."
What to Expect
The core of the event remains tattooing, with hundreds of stations and over five hundred tattoo artists expected from all over Italy and abroad, ready to work live throughout the event. Surrounding them is a packed program: contests rewarding the best work in various categories, the Museum Zone featuring art galleries, sculptures, urban photography, and live art, and the graffiti jam where writers create their pieces right before the audience's eyes.
- Over 500 international tattoo artists working live
- Tattoo contests with a jury and awards
- Graffiti jams and street art created in real-time
- Hip-hop, breaking, parkour, skateboard, and body painting performances
- Museum Zone dedicated to urban art
- Seminars and workshops for professionals and enthusiasts
- Street food area with grills, Italian cuisine, and drinks
An Event for the Roman Scene
The venue is the San Paolo District on Via Alessandro Severo, easily accessible via Metro B, in an area of Rome that has become a landmark for youth and alternative culture over the years. The event attracts artists, curious visitors, and families looking to soak up the authentic atmosphere of the urban scene, amidst colors, music, and creativity. Over time, Urban Land has grown to become one of the most recognizable events dedicated to tattooing and street arts in the Lazio region and the entire national landscape.
Why It's Worth It
Whether you want to get tattooed by an artist you have been following from afar, admire the best writers at work, or simply immerse yourself in three days of music and metropolitan culture, Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome is the perfect opportunity to experience the capital's urban creativity up close. An event that combines craftsmanship, contemporary art, and live entertainment into one big celebration of the underground scene.
Urban Land Tattoo Expo — edition 2026
From October 9th to 11th, 2026, the San Paolo District in Rome hosts the ninth edition of Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome. The formula that has made the event a benchmark for the urban scene is confirmed: hundreds of tattoo stations with over 500 artists expected, award-winning contests, a Museum Zone, graffiti jams, live performances, and a street food area. The convention confirms itself as one of the most anticipated autumn events for tattoo and metropolitan culture enthusiasts in the Lazio region.
Programme Urban Land Tattoo Expo 2026
The detailed calendar for the ninth edition (judges, special guests, contest times, and daily music program) will be announced by the organization on the official website and social media channels in the weeks leading up to the event. The established structure of Urban Land editions includes:
- Live tattooing — hundreds of stations with over 500 Italian and international tattoo artists working for all three days.
- Contests — tattoo competitions with a jury and awards divided by categories and styles.
- Graffiti jam & street art — writers and urban artists creating works live.
- Museum Zone — art gallery with sculptures, urban photography, and live art.
- Performances — hip-hop, breaking, parkour, skateboard, and body painting.
- Seminars and workshops for professionals and enthusiasts.
- Street food — grills, Italian cuisine, and drinks.
Opening is expected daily, as in recent editions, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (times to be confirmed).
Highlights Urban Land Tattoo Expo 2026
- Ninth edition at the San Paolo District in Rome
- Over 500 international tattoo artists working live
- Tattoo contests with awards
- Graffiti jam and Museum Zone dedicated to urban art
- Hip-hop, breaking, parkour, and skateboard performances
Prices Urban Land Tattoo Expo 2026
Practical information — Urban Land Tattoo Expo
Where
San Paolo District, Via Alessandro Severo 48, 00178 Rome (RM), San Paolo/Ardeatino district.
How to get there
- Metro: Line B, Basilica San Paolo stop.
- Bus: From Termini Station, ATAC line 714 (Colombo/Accademia Agiati stop).
Opening Hours
In recent editions, the event has been open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Official hours for the ninth edition will be confirmed on the website and social media channels.
Tickets
Admission is paid, with daily tickets and a three-day pass available. Presale for 2026 opens on the CiaoTickets circuit; in previous editions, prices were around 14-16 euros per day. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office during the event days.
Contact
Official website urbanland.it, email [email protected], phone +39 06 93373054.
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Where does it take place — Urban Land Tattoo Expo
San Paolo District
Via Alessandro Severo 48, 00178 Roma