APRIL 16–18, 2027 ★ MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS ★ JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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APRIL 16–18, 2027

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS · JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Three unforgettable days of tattooing, live music, Southern food, artists, vendors and good vibes.

THREE EXPERIENCES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND.

THE SOUTHERN INKFEST EXPERIENCE

Kings & Queens of Ink brings together world-class tattooing, live music and authentic Southern flavor for three days at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.

THE MAIN EVENT

TATTOO EXPO

Meet talented tattoo artists from across the country, book appointments, get tattooed, and experience three days of live tattoo competition.

LIVE & LOUD

LIVE MUSIC

Experience a weekend soundtrack featuring Southern rock, country, blues, alternative music, and rising regional talent.

SOUTHERN FLAVOR

CRAWFISH BOIL

Gather around the tables for crawfish, cold drinks, live entertainment, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a Southern spring weekend.

THE HEART OF SOUTHERN INKFEST

THREE DAYS OF WORLD-CLASS TATTOOING

The Kings & Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo returns for its fifth year as the centerpiece of Southern Inkfest. Meet talented tattoo artists, schedule an appointment, get tattooed during the event, and watch artists compete for some of the weekend’s highest honors.

THE SOUND OF SOUTHERN INKFEST

THE 2027 LINEUP IS COMING

Three days of Southern rock, country, blues and rising regional talent—all bringing the soundtrack to an unforgettable weekend in Jackson.

FRIDAY · APRIL 16

BLUES & SOUTHERN ROOTS

Soulful performances and Southern sounds kick off the weekend.

SATURDAY · APRIL 17

ROCK & HIGH-ENERGY LIVE MUSIC

A full day of tattooing followed by a powerful Saturday-night concert experience.

SUNDAY · APRIL 18

COUNTRY, AMERICANA & FESTIVAL FINALE

Rising artists and the Sunday headliner close out Southern Inkfest.

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FOOD · ART · CULTURE · COMMUNITY

SOUTHERN FLAVOR MEETS CREATIVE CULTURE

Come for the tattoos and music. Stay for the food, independent makers, and unmistakable atmosphere of a Southern spring weekend.

A SOUTHERN WEEKEND TRADITION

THE CRAWFISH BOIL

Roll up your sleeves and dig into fresh crawfish, Southern sides, and festival food while enjoying live music and the energy of Southern Inkfest.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY

SHOP INDEPENDENT

THE ROYAL MARKET

Explore artists, makers, apparel brands, tattoo-industry suppliers, and specialty vendors inside the Mississippi Trade Mart.

OPEN THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND

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THREE DAYS. NONSTOP EXPERIENCES.

Explore what each day of Southern Inkfest has in store. Detailed event times and artist schedules will be released as the weekend approaches.

DAY ONE

FRIDAY

APRIL 16, 2027

DAY TWO

SATURDAY

APRIL 17, 2027

BIGGEST DAY OF THE WEEKEND

DAY THREE

SUNDAY

APRIL 18, 2027

WELCOME TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS

APRIL 16–18, 2027

Southern Inkfest takes over the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in the heart of Jackson. The Tattoo Expo and Royal Market will be located inside the Mississippi Trade Mart, with live music, festival food, and the crawfish boil on the fairgrounds.

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