Tattoo Fiesta Returns to Albuquerque | Albuquerque News

Get ready to ink your weekend in Albuquerque — the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta is back, running July 10-12 at the Convention Center. Born from the vision of late legend John “Bael” Sisneros and now run by his brother Helm, this Southwest staple brings hundreds of artists and shops together for a celebration of tattoo culture. Once illegal in Albuquerque until 1999, tattooing’s rise here is wild to witness — especially with black and grey dominating, but also Japanese, traditional, and even hand-poked tebori styles on display. Longtime favorites like Por Vida and Cheeky Monkey have been part of the scene for years, with artists like Stuart St. Louis attending since his apprenticeship. Whether you’re a fan or just curious, this is your chance to see the art up close — Friday 1-11 PM, Saturday 11 AM-11 PM, Sunday 11 AM-7 PM. Check the website for tickets and details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9ace0054a0288cd