NIX
WELCOME TO
25TH EDITION
TORONTO TATTOO SHOW
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 25th edition show!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2025 NIX POSTER BY: NAT JEAN OF TATTOO COUP D'ÉTAT FROM MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC
NIX
NIX
RETROSPECTIVE
exhibit on the history of the Toronto Tattoo Show
As one of the oldest and most legendary tattoo events, it is without question that NIX has a rich, vibrant history in the tattoo and entertainment industry.
Our goal through this exhibit is to showcase the evolution and history of the Toronto Tattoo Show that has adapted and grown alongside the ever changing nature and culture of tattooing as a whole in the modern world. Take a look back with us to celebrate the art, experiences, and most importantly people who have participated over the years to make this esteemed event an unforgettable experience.
Presented by Winterbottom and hosted by NIX:
DEAD THINGS
XI
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 a decade, Dead Things has been a part of the Canadian Tattoo community, presented on location at NIX.
Silent Auction with proceeds to benefit the Bear Creek Sanctuary and the Tattooer Relief Fund.
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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
Question & Answer seminar by Artist Andrea Afferni
COST: 50$ CAD
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of NIX, Andrea will hold a special question & answer panel.
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 a set of Eternal Andrea Afferni Signature Series colour sets. Winner will be selecting by asking the most unique question.
Seminars:
Learn from the best
Seminar by Heng Yue
COST: 50$ CAD
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.
Cory Ferguson Seminars
"Getting it on"
Advanced tips for Stencilling and Freehanding
COST: 200$ CAD
Cory Ferguson is a second generation tattooer with over 30 years experience in the tattoo industry. His shop Good Point Tattoos is located in a suburb of Toronto and has been operating since 2009. As North America's original Geometric tattooer Cory has helped pioneer one of tattooing's most popular styles and also gone on to create the first ever iPad drawing app made specifically for tattoo artists called Geometrica, and also a stencilling app called Tattoo Print System.
Cory has made a career of tattooing designs that are extremely difficult to get onto the skin. Getting square grid based patterns to look good on round and curvy body parts is an art all unto itself.
His chosen tattoo style forced him to pay extra attention to stencil application and freehanding, and has amassed a collection of unique tricks and techniques, and in this seminar he will share them all with you.
POCH Seminar:
Seminar by Poch / Edward Best
COST: 500$ CAD
The Toronto Tattoo Show/NIX is pleased to showcase the talents of world travelling artist, Edward Best who will be hosting a very special colour pencil and tattoo technique seminar.
This in-depth seminar provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for tattooers and artists alike to elevate their technique to new heights, learning from a true master of groundbreaking realism art. The Edward Best approach to art is sure to enlighten creativity and perfection in all of those who strive for it.
Poch will be travelling from California to share his approach to tattooing.
Cory Ferguson Seminars
Introduction to Geometrica
A geometric drawing app made for tattooers
by a tattooer **FREE**
COST: FREE
In this free tutorial you will learn both basic and advanced skills for using Cory Ferguson's Geometrica software for the iPad. If you don't have the app already, we will hook you up with a code that gives you a full month free trial so you can draw along with Cory during the seminar and learn first hand what the app can do for you.
The app is full of ground breaking symmetry tools used to turn what you draw into patterns, mandalas, spirals and more, all seen in real time as you draw them. Used by thousands of top geo tattooers all over the world, this easy to use software will absolutely level up your geometric tattoo game immediately. This seminar will show you how to get the most out of it right away and will make sure you don't miss any of the many cool features that otherwise might take you a while to find.
Hurry Up!
Last year our early bird tickets sold out fast. Convention starts in:
