THE EMPIRE
Hey team,
Our friends over at Roots have hooked you guys up a double pass for the event!
Auckland welcomes its first International Tattoo Convention: Roots 2026
WIN tickets to Auckland’s first international tattoo convention – Roots 2026
Auckland is set to host its first-ever international tattoo convention – and we’ve got tickets to give away.
Roots Auckland Tattoo Convention lands at The Cloud on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2026, bringing together 185 world-class tattoo artists from New Zealand and around the globe for a full weekend of live tattooing, competitions, art, culture and community.
With New Zealand ranking among the most tattooed countries in the world, Roots celebrates the artistry, storytelling and identity behind tattoo culture — all under one roof on Auckland’s waterfront.
Across two immersive days, visitors can experience:
• Live tattooing from leading local and international artists
• Tattoo competitions and artist seminars
• Interactive art installations
• A tattoo museum showcasing the history of Auckland’s oldest studio
• Food trucks, full bar and festival-style entertainment
Whether you’re planning your next piece, curious about tattoo culture, or simply want to experience one of Auckland’s most vibrant creative events of 2026 – Roots promises a weekend unlike anything the city has hosted before.
THE PRIZE
We’re giving away a double pass to attend Roots Auckland Tattoo Convention 2026.
HOW TO ENTER
Now all you have to do to enter is email us comps@theempire.nz with the subject ROOTS and we’ll draw a winner Via a random name generator We will contact the winner directly via email – however if you’re making plans to get there, feel free to pop ya number on there and we can give you a call. We will draw 6pm Weds the 11th of March 2026.
Event details:
📍 The Cloud, Auckland Waterfront
📅 14–15 March 2026
For more information visit: www.aucklandroots.com
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