Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (Attendees)

Please read this page before buying attendee tickets or contacting us.

If you still need help, call 603.413.5318 or Contact Us.

The expo takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton located at 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101. The event runs across three days:

  • Friday: 5:00 PM – Midnight

  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – Midnight

  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Online Presale: $20 + fees

At the Door: $25 cash/card upon arrival.

Children (16 & under): Free with a paid adult admission.

You can book a room directly at the host venue, the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH (+1 603-625-1000).

The expo is open to attendees of all ages!

Kids ages 16 and under get in free when accompanied by an adult holding a paid ticket.

Please note that state law requires you to be at least 18 years old with valid government ID to receive a tattoo or body piercing.

YES, we feature an onsite Beer Garden and bar services provided by the venue.

You must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

Yes! Your purchase gets you a Weekend Pass wristband, granting you unlimited entry and re-entry to the expo throughout all three days (Friday through Sunday).

Digital tickets displayed on your smartphone screen at the door will be scanned directly for your entry wristband. Having your confirmation barcode ready on your screen speeds up line entry.

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Yes! Over 100 booths feature world-class tattoo artists and body piercers ready to work directly at the show floor.

Both! Many attending artists accept walk-ins throughout the weekend on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have a specific artist in mind, we recommend contacting them directly through our Artists Page prior to the show to reserve a scheduled time slot.

You must present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport) proving you are at least 18 years old.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Beyond tattoo artists, the expo features:

  • Daily tattoo contests with cash prizes and trophies.

  • The annual Pin-Up Pageant.

  • Sideshow acts and live stage entertainment.

  • A diverse lineup of vendor booths selling apparel, artwork, jewelry, oddities, and lifestyle gear.

  • Onsite food and beer garden areas.

Tattoo contest registrations take place on-site at the main event stage daily.

Check the official Tattoo Contests Page for entry cutoff times, specific categories (e.g., Best Color, Best Black & Grey, Tattoo of the Day), and entry fee details.

Yes! Official t-shirts, hoodies, and event gear are available at the official merch booth inside the venue and online through our official website shop.

Yes, the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester is fully ADA compliant, featuring accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and wide aisles throughout the main exhibition hall.

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Ticket Pricing

Weekend Pass: $20 + fees
or $25 at the door (all weekend)

Wristband allows you to enter
and leave the expo all weekend long!

Kids get in free! (Ages 16 and under –
accompanied by an adult w/paid ticket.)

Official Merch Shop

Shirts + hoodies from all LFOD Tattoo Expos.

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Dates + Times

Fri. July 23, 2027

5:00pm – Midnight

Sat. July 24, 2027

11:00am – Midnight

Sun. July 25, 2027

12:00pm – 8:00pm

Location

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DoubleTree by Hilton

700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
+1.603.625.1000

The official hotel for the Expo.

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