Kapatik World Tattoo Expo

Dates and Schedule

January 10-11, 2026

Venue

IEC Convention Center Cebu (IC3),
Pope John Paul II Avenue 23 Minore Park Cor,
Cardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu City, 6000 Cebu,
Philippines

Event Overview

A two-day event situated in the heart of Cebu in the biggest indoor venue in the city, featuring ample parking spaces. This festival serves as a tattoo artist gathering and competition, boasting at least 200 booths and up to 250 tattoo artists. Estimated daily foot traffic ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 spectators and tattoo enthusiasts. This expo is open to all tattoo artists, exhibitors, and suppliers, highlighted by an internationally acclaimed board of judges.

Kapatik showcases a variety of local food and drinks, performances by locally known music artists and DJs, merchandise, a bike and motor show, and health initiatives including free vaccinations and HIV testing. Additionally, the event promotes tourist destinations such as beaches, waterfalls, and other nature attractions in Cebu Island. Attendees can also witness live mural or painting exhibits, body painting, graffiti, and more.

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