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Welcome to NIX!

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Canada’s longest-running and one of the largest international tattoo conventions, NIX features over 500 of the best national and international tattoo artists, entertainment, vendors, contests, exhibits, and tattooing all weekend long with thousands of fans in downtown Toronto!  Be part of our 24th annual show! 

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2024 NIX POSTER BY ADAM GUY HAYS FROM
HOT STUFF TATTOO STUDIO IN ASHEVILLE, 

NORTH CAROLINA USA 

NIX

JUNE 13 - 14 - 15
2025
THE  25th ANNUAL TORONTO
TATTOO SHOW
2025

Metro Toronto Convention Center

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200HOURS: THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE RETIREMENT OF PAUL JEFFRIES

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After 43 years as a tattoo artist, Paul Jeffries is ready to retire.

 

“200 Hours” chronicles the end of Paul's career, and his philosophies on tattooing and beyond.

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We'll hear from a selection of his clients and colleagues, explore his carefully curated tattoo process, techniques he's developed, and discuss the inspirations that influenced his artistic style.

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Book Your Stay With Exclusive NIX Hotel Rates
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Dead things art show presented by NIX
River Valley logo one of the sponsors of the Dead things art show presented by NIX
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Presented by Winterbottom and hosted by NIX:

DEAD THINGS
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ART SHOW

Join us for what is known as  Canada’s deadliest Art Event and the Longest running tattoo culture art charity show. A decade of Dead Things presented on location at NIX.  Silent Auction.

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The Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX sponsors:

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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 24th annual Northern Ink Xposure brings in hundreds of artists from all over the world.

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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.

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Seminars: 
Learn from the best

Seminar by Artist Andrea Afferni

This Unique Live Seminar will be a great opportunity to learn Color and black& grey Realism. For the first time you can follow and see closely the Legendary Andrea Afferni at work.

 

Andrea will be travelling from Milan to share his approach to  tattooing. 

Sign up for Andrea's seminar at NIX and enter the draw to have a chance to win 1 of 3  Eternal Andrea Afferni Signature Series colour sets.

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Seminars: 
Learn from the best

Seminar by Artist Andrea Afferni

This Unique Live Seminar will be a great opportunity to learn Color and black& grey Realism. For the first time you can follow and see closely the Legendary Andrea Afferni at work.

 

Andrea will be travelling from Milan to share his approach to  tattooing. 

Sign up for Andrea's seminar at NIX and enter the draw to have a chance to win 1 of 3  Eternal Andrea Afferni Signature Series colour sets.

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Seminars: 
Learn from the best

Seminar by Artists RJ Valencerina &

Travis Cadeau

Travis and Rj will be doing their first ever tattoo seminar at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX. 

Sign up for RJ's and Travis seminar

and learn from award-winning artists covering various topics you do not want to miss.

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