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NIX
WELCOME TO
26TH EDITION
THE TORONTO TATTOO SHOW
MAY 1-2-3, 2026
Welcome to NIX!
The Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX is Canada's oldest and one of its most legendary tattoo conventions held annually in Toronto Downtown.
One of the biggest international tattoo conventions, the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX, features over 500 national and international tattoo artists, and is a one of a kind celebration of tattoo culture, art and lifestyle.
NIX features over 500 tattoo artists, entertainment, vendors, contests, exhibits, and tattooing all weekend long with thousands of fans in downtown Toronto!
Be part of our 26th edition show!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2026 NIX POSTER BY: ALEX DUQUETTE OF MONTRÉAL CLASSIQUE FROM MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
NIX
Presented by Winterbottom and hosted by NIX:
DEAD THINGS
XII
ART SHOW
Join us for what is known as Canada’s deadliest Art Event. Come visit the longest running tattoo culture art and charity show.
For over 12 years, Dead Things has been a part of the Canadian Tattoo community, presented on location at NIX.
Silent Auction with proceeds to will go towards helping @nedburwell get his Tattoo History Book published!! Keep Watching and Tell your Friends!
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The Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX sponsors:
Northern Ink Xposure
Over 500 of the best national and international tattoo artists.
Entertainment, contests, retail exhibits, and tattooing all weekend long!
Get Tattooed By Artists From All Over The World
The 25th annual Northern Ink Xposure brings in hundreds of artists from all over the world.
Get tattooed or pierced at NIX; appointments and
walk-ins available! The NIX convention doesn’t just allow you to walk around and check out the work of amazing artists from around the world. Since our show fully meets all health and safety standards, you can also get tattooed on the spot by any available artist.
Seminars:
Learn from the best
Seminar by Andrea Afferni
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - 3PM
Cost $350 CAD
This Unique Live Seminar will be a great opportunity to
learn colour and black & grey realism. You can follow and see closely the legendary Andrea Afferni at work. Andrea will be travelling from Milan, Italy to share his approach to tattooing.
Attendees will practice mixing the various skin tones and colours necessary for exceptional realism on skin. Andrea will tattoo LIVE and will go over every method in detailed explanation to truly help you unlock and perfect the secrets to this intricate genre. An authenticated Certificate of Participation is given to all participants.
Seminars:
Learn from the best
Seminar by Heng Yue
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - NOON Cost $50 CDN
In 2003, he established his personal art studio, New Assassin. By 2004, he became the administrator of China’s largest online tattoo community, which had over one million registered tattoo enthusiasts. His contributions played a crucial role in the development and promotion of modern tattooing in China.
Since tattooing in China developed relatively late, he has always valued communication and sharing and has helped many other tattoo artists.
Heng Yue will be travelling from China to share his approach to tattooing.
Hurry Up!
Last year our early bird tickets sold out fast. Convention starts in:
