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
200HOURS: THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE RETIREMENT OF PAUL JEFFRIES
After 43 years as a tattoo artist, Paul Jeffries is ready to retire.
“200 Hours” chronicles the end of Paul's career, and his philosophies on tattooing and beyond.
We'll hear from a selection of his clients and colleagues, explore his carefully curated tattoo process, techniques he's developed, and discuss the inspirations that influenced his artistic style.
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:
Planning on visiting
the city or Niagara during NIX?
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
Seminar by Artist Andrea Afferni
This Unique Live Seminar will be a great opportunity to learn Color and black& grey Realism. For the first time you can follow and see closely the Legendary Andrea Afferni at work.
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 1 of 3 Eternal Andrea Afferni Signature Series colour sets.
Hurry Up!
Last year our early bird tickets sold out fast. Convention starts in:
