INK THE MOMENT

REAL INK. RIGHT THERE.

Dr Pickles Events brings permanent tattooing to festivals and events across Australia. Wherever the crowd is, we're there, turning your event into a permanent memory for you and your crew.

We bring the studio to you - Real ink, real artists, wherever your event is happening.

SETUP
Sterile Stations for any Location
ARTISTS
Professional & Licensed
AFTERCARE
Included in every tattoo by Dr Pickles
PROVEN
Festival Tested & Crowd Favourite
Enquiries for festival & event organisers in 2026/27 are being accepted.

AUSTIN TATTOO INVITATIONAL (USA)

Dr Pickles is proud to be a major sponsor of the Austin Tattoo Invitational. This invite-only event brings together some of the USA's best tattoo artists alongside our own for a weekend of exceptional tattooing.

UPCOMING EVENTS

HEX FIGHT SERIES 39 AUGUST 29TH

HEX FIGHT SERIES 39 AUGUST 29TH

Join us at Melbourne Pavilion for an unforgettable cage-side tattooing experience. Bookings from 16:30 - Late.
KNOCKOUT OUTDOOR OCTOBER 3RD

KNOCKOUT OUTDOOR OCTOBER 3RD

We are bringing 15 artists to Sydney's most iconic EDM festival for our biggest event yet. More Details to be announced.
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 4,5,6

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 4,5,6

We're back for our third year in a row. Catch our artists on-site all weekend at Melbourne (4th), Sydney (5th), and Brisbane (6th) shows.

BOOKING IS EASY.

Getting tattooed at an event shouldn't feel any different to booking in at a studio. Browse the flash, pick your artist, lock in your slot — then just show up. From design to aftercare, every step is built around doing it properly.
01
PLAN AHEAD

CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN

Browse flash designs online, more flash available at event.
02
secure your time

PRE-BOOK YOUR SPOT

Select your artist, time and size to secure your booking.
03
GET INKED

MEET AT BOOTH

Get your selected design tattooed by a licensed tattoo artist.
04
WALK AWAY

SHOW IT OFF

Leave with your fresh new tattoo and Dr Pickles Tattoo Aftercare.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes — our setup is professional, hygienic and follows studio-grade standards, with sterile equipment, single-use needles and hospital-grade cleaning protocols.

Yes — it's exactly the same service, just a different setting. Every artist is certified and professional, working in local studios day-to-day.

Yes — same ink, same process, same permanence as any studio tattoo.

No — unlike some studios, Dr Pickles Events doesn't tattoo under 18s.

Yes - you can adjust your design or size on the day, subject to artist and time availability. Bigger changes may need a new time slot, so chat to the team as soon as you arrive.

The Dr Pickles team carefully applies second skin after every tattoo to protect it while it starts healing. The team will carefully and in detail explain our dedicated Wrap (Second Skin), Wash (Antibacterial Foam Wash) and Heal (Tattoo Balm or Dermal Soothe Gel) method.

Yes — a $50 refundable deposit is required to book. It's only refunded if you cancel before your appointment; cancelling late or not showing up means the deposit is forfeited.*

Yes — we upload flash designs in the lead-up to each event. Extra designs are also available on the day including hundreds of themed flash, matching tattoos and more.

Are you a tattoo artist? Work with us.

We're always on the lookout for talented artists to join us at events across Australia. DM our page and let us know what event you're interested in, or tell us where you're based and that you'd like to be considered for upcoming events.

Prefer not to DM? Use the contact form below instead.

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