The Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash, presented by Villain Arts, is a three-day tattoo convention inside the Wildwoods Convention Center on the Boardwalk, with tattoo artists from across the country. The 16th annual Beach Bash ran Friday through Sunday, August 7-9, 2026, and Villain Arts has set the 17th for August 13-15, 2027.

What Makes Tattoo Beach Bash Special

• It’s held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center at 4501 Boardwalk, so the beach and the Boardwalk are right outside.
• It features live tattooing, tattoo contests, vendors, live entertainment and side-show acts.
• Tickets are sold online and at the door, and Villain Arts lists admission as free for children under 12.

What to Expect at Tattoo Beach Bash

The convention runs Friday through Sunday. In 2026 the hours were Friday noon to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what the show listings include:

• Live tattooing by artists from across the country
• Tattoo contests, including a best tattoo contest
• Vendors selling apparel, body jewelry and tattoo merchandise
• Live entertainment and side-show acts
• Tickets online or at the door; for 2027, $20 for one day or $40 for a 3-day pass (VillainArts.com, 215-423-4780)

Pack comfortable walking shoes since you’ll be on your feet exploring both the convention and the Boardwalk.

Where to Stay for Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Coastal Sands Inn stays open through the off-season; the other four hotels reopen around April 1, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection