Exhibitions
Opening-night presentations from Benji and Made to Suit in the Lower Town Hall.
6–9 August 2026 · Sydney Town Hall
More than tattooing
Discover exhibitions, tattoo history, short films, live discussions, mental health conversations, artist talks and a special performance on Sydney Town Hall’s historic organ.
Four days of programming
Main Stage sessions
Lower Town Hall exhibitions
Films, talks and live performance
Program highlights
See, listen and learn
The convention program brings together tattoo history, personal stories, artist knowledge, film, visual art and live performance throughout the weekend.
Films & panels
Short films, documentary screenings and conversations with artists and invited guests.
Talks & seminars
Sessions on tattoo history, apprenticeships, mental health, painting and the tattoo industry.
Live performance
Titus Grenyer performs on the historic Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ.
Full schedule
What’s on
Program times are listed by day. Please check the location shown for each session before it begins.
Opening night
Thursday 6 August
Lower Town Hall
Benji Art Exhibition Opening Night
Opening-night presentation of Benji’s exhibition in the Lower Town Hall foyer.
Made to Suit Opening Night
The official opening of the Made to Suit exhibition in the Lower Town Hall.
Made to Suit Short Film & Talk
A screening of the Made to Suit short film followed by a short talk with Benji and Dan. Presented on the Lower Town Hall television.
Day one
Friday 7 August
Main Stage
Tattoo History: Short Film, Talk & Slideshow
A visual presentation exploring tattoo history through film, discussion and archival imagery.
Tattooing & Mental Health with Trent & Ben
Trent and Ben discuss tattooing, mental health and the conversations that exist around both.
Jane Dean Film
A special screening presented on the convention Main Stage.
Day two
Saturday 8 August
Main Stage
Cover Up Screening & Panel Discussion
Screening of Cover Up, followed by a panel discussion with guest speaker Dr Diane Macdonald from Black Dog Institute, alongside Ben and Trent.
Tattoo History: Short Film, Talk & Slideshow
A visual presentation exploring tattoo history through film, discussion and archival imagery.
Made to Suit Short Film & Talk
A screening of the Made to Suit short film followed by a short talk with Benji and Dan.
Titus Grenyer on the Organ
A live performance by Titus Grenyer on Sydney Town Hall’s historic Grand Organ.
Jane Dean Film
A special screening presented on the convention Main Stage.
Final day
Sunday 9 August
Main Stage
Tattoo History: Short Film, Talk & Slideshow
A visual presentation exploring tattoo history through film, discussion and archival imagery.
Tattoo Apprentice Talk
Rhys, Todd and Joe Kintz discuss tattoo apprenticeships, learning the craft and entering the industry.
General Tattoo Q&A
An open general discussion and audience question-and-answer session.
Tattooing & Mental Health with Trent & Ben
Trent and Ben discuss tattooing, mental health and the conversations that exist around both.
Made to Suit Film, Talk & Benji Painting Seminar
The Made to Suit short film and talk with Benji and Dan, followed by a painting seminar with Benji.
Jane Dean Film
A final Sunday screening presented on the convention Main Stage.
Venue guide
Where to find each session
All listed programming takes place inside Sydney Town Hall, with sessions divided between the Main Stage and Lower Town Hall.
Main Stage
The primary location for films, seminars, panel discussions, artist talks and the live organ performance from Friday through Sunday.
Lower Town Hall
Home to Thursday evening’s exhibition openings and the opening-night Made to Suit short film and talk.
Plan your visit
Save the sessions you want to see
Several talks and screenings are repeated across the weekend, giving you more than one opportunity to include them in your convention schedule.
6–9 August
2026
2026
