320 Tattoo Artists Take Over the Navy Yard

The New York Tattoo Convention opens Friday, November 13 at 2 PM and runs through Sunday, November 15. More than 320 artists from around the world set up inside Duggal Greenhouse, a raw warehouse venue in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, alongside 20 or more independent vendors. Friday runs 2 PM to 11 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM.

Stand at a booth and watch a design take shape on skin, then walk the aisles to compare styles. Live music, NYC burlesque, a drag show and sideshow acts are billed across the weekend; the organizers say exact set times will be announced closer to the date. Food trucks, a beer truck, a full bar and a coffee bar are on site, and outside food, drinks and bags are allowed. Tattoo contests run all three days. Friday brings traditional and Japanese classes, Saturday fine-line and small-work, then Sunday closes with blackwork, color realism and the Best of Show finals. Walk-ups are common all weekend, and booking ahead matters only for a specific artist.

Duggal Greenhouse is Building 268 at 63 Flushing Ave. Take the F to York St or the A/C/F/R to Jay St–MetroTech, then a B57, B62 or B67 bus to Sands St & Navy St. Rideshare drop-off is Building 268, and drivers park at 299 Sands St. Tickets run about $33.85 to $65.87 with fees, a reference only. Checkout sets the price for your day and tier, and the door sells tickets too. Guests 16 and under enter free with a ticketed adult, while everyone 17 and up needs a ticket even with an appointment. Tattoos, piercings and permanent makeup are 18+ with photo ID, priced by the artist and booked separately from admission. The organizer lists tickets as nonrefundable, while Eventbrite shows refunds up to seven days before, and unused tickets can be transferred before they are scanned.