LIVE EVENTS AT HELL CITY PHOENIX 2025

 LIVE EVENTS at PHOENIX, ARIZONA "Hell City Strikes Back" 2025


FRIDAY:
The Art Fusion Experiment - Live at the Main Stage Every day
WET PAINT PROJECT all weekend long
Sabina Kelley Meet & Greet
Debauchery Burlesque LIVE
Monsters Of Schlock Freakshow LIVE 
Tattoo Competitions at Main Stage

SATURDAY:
The Art Fusion Experiment - Live at the Main Stage
WET PAINT PROJECT all weekend long
Fast Ali "Nipple Tattooing" Seminars
Sabina Kelley Meet & Greet
Amber Mannon & Sabina Kelley - Model Workshop
Debauchery Burlesque LIVE
The Monsters Of Schlock -  LIVE 
Tattoo Competitions at Main Stage
WORLD'S LARGEST POOL PARTY!

SUNDAY: 
The Art Fusion Experiment - Live at the Main Stage Every day
Star Wars Tattoo Competition  
WET PAINT PROJECT all weekend long
Sabina Kelley Meet & Greet
Amber Mannon & Sabina Kelley - Model Workshop
Tattoo Machine From Hell - LIVE!
Tattoo Competitions at Main Stage


Hell City Hotties 2025 / All Weekend!

SEE MORE HERE!

 

HELL CITY 2025 LIVE ACTS

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Sabina Kelley meet and greet - 3pm - 4pm / EVERYDAY AT HELL CITY


Don’t miss your chance to meet the one and only Sabina Kelley at this year‘s @hell_city Tattoo Festival in Phoenix, Arizona August 22nd- 24th at the Arizona Biltmore.

“Hi! My name is Sabina Kelley and I’m an International PinUp Model, TV Personality, and Showgirl! My site sabinakelley.com will always keep you updated on what’s going on in my world, my appearances, performances, my new images, and my always growing store of merchandise.  I truly believe in following your dreams and that anything you want to do is possible and I love being a positive influence and making this world a better place. See you all at Hell City”!

Sabina Kelley will be doing meet and greet at her booth on the Hell City Tattoo Fest ballroom floor every day from 3 PM until 4 PM, jump in line, grab a photo and meet Americas tattooed sweetheart from television, magazines and more!

Visit the official @hell_city website for more details!

Sabina Kelley meet and greet - 3pm - 4pm / EVERYDAY AT HELL CITY


 

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Amber Mannon Model Workshop - SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Don’t miss the Amber Mannon & Sabina Kelley Model Workshop at Hell City 2025

Amber Mannon & Sabina Kelley - Model Workshop

Amber Mannon and Sabina Kelley will be hosting a model workshop at this year’s Hell City Tattoo Festival. This is your chance to reach out to Amber and Sabina directly and reserve your spot in this amazing opportunity to model for the industries best photographers. Along with your entry to the model workshop, you will also receive one day free admission to the Hell City Tattoo Festival. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot soon! For further details and to reserve your spot, reach out to Amber or Sabina directly through their Instagram pages at @amber_mannon or @sabinakelley

This year Amber Mannon and Sabina Kelley will be hosting a model workshop at the Arizona Hell City Tattoo Festival. This is your chance to reach out to Amber and Sabina directly and reserve your spot in this amazing opportunity to model for some of the industries best photographers. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot soon! For further details and to reserve your spot, reach out to Amber or Sabina directly! See you at Hell City this August 22nd-24th at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona!

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Tattoo Machine From Hell event - SUNDAY

Get ready for the RETURN of the “Tattoo Machine from Hell” live performance by The Monsters of Schlock Sunday August 24th on the Main Stage at  the Hell City Tattoo Festival in Phoenix, Arizona! Taking the Main Stage by storm, this isn’t just any demo—it commemorates the 10‑year anniversary of their world‑record feat: crafting the world’s largest tattoo live at Hell City a decade ago. Now, a new massive tattoo will be inked using the iconic “Tattoo Machine from Hell,” marking a decade since that epic Guiness World Record was set. It’s a must‑see, high‑energy Main Stage performance you absolutely can’t miss!

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Javi - dance performance - SUNDAY 

Don’t miss the incredible native dance performance by Javi Sunday August 24th on the Main Stage at the Hell City Tattoo Festival! Javi brings powerful tradition and vibrant energy to life through this unforgettable live show, blending authentic movement, music, and storytelling. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that will captivate the entire crowd—make sure you’re there to witness it!

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 THE MONSTERS OF SCHLOCK - EVERYDAY AT HELL CITY

Don’t miss the Monsters of Schlock as they unleash their legendary freak show live each day at the Hell City Tattoo Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, this August 22–24 at the luxurious Arizona Biltmore.

Prepare for the wild return of one of the tattoo industry’s most beloved acts—a jaw-dropping spectacle that fuses shocking stunts with razor-sharp comedy, guaranteed to leave you wondering what the hell just happened on the main stage!

Catch this fast-paced, electrifying freak show exclusively at this year’s Hell City Tattoo Festival in Phoenix. It’s a performance you’ll never forget!

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DEBAUCHERY BURLESQUE LIVE at Hell City 2025

 

Debauchery Productions is an Alternative Burlesque Troupe that is local to Arizona! The creative director Lyric from the Suicide Girl’s Black Heart Burlesque Tour took her experience and years on the road to create something like no other in the valley! Known for their badass costuming and high energy choreographed acts, these babes are ready to bring the HEAT to the Hell City Tattoo Fest in Phoenix 2025! The troupe is full of Arizona’s most talented performers including Lyric , Clair Suicide , Ghoulia , Caro and Dahlia who are working hard on a brand new, never seen before act that is exclusively dropping at the Hell City Tattoo Fest this August 22nd-24th at the @arizonabiltmore . You won’t want to miss this new act LIVE AT HELL CITY 2025!

Instagram.com/debaucheryproductions 

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THE WORLDS LARGEST TATTOO POOL PARTY!

 

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Star Wars Tattoo Competition

Get those @starwars tattoos ready for the @hell_city main stage in 2025.

This year we’re adding Star Wars themed tattoo categories, giving artists and attendees a chance to explore the vast universe of Star Wars through tattoo ink. Whether it’s a portrait of your favorite character, a lightsaber battle, or an intricate design of starships, the possibilities are endless. We’ve added a special best Star Wars tattoo competition category to our Fests next year as the weekend lands on Star Wars weekend May 2nd–4th in Ohio and also August 22nd-24th in Arizona! Be sure not to miss the Star Wars costume contest also where you can win prizes.

  


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The Art Fusion Experiment
Live at the Main Stage everyday!

 

The Art Fusion Experiment brought to you by Paul Booth, Filip Leu, and Guy Aitchison. This performance art involves between 3 to 5 artists collaborating, changing canvases every 3 to 5 minutes, and completing pieces of art done in charcoal, color pastels, or other mediums. At the main stage everyday! 

The Art Fusion Experiment will be held at the Hell City Tattoo Festival on the HC Second Stage periodically throughout the entire weekend. This event is a definite crowd pleaser and shouldn’t be missed!

There will also be a silent auction for all the completed work. You must be present at the end of the auction to receive the artwork or it will go to the next bidder. Be sure to check out The Art Fusion Experiment Website to see more on the history and process of this amazing collaborative art project!

SEE MORE HERE!

FRIDAY:
2 PM – 4 PM

SATURDAY:
2pm - 4pm

SUNDAY:
12 PM - 1 PM

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WET PAINT PROJECT LIVE!
ALL WEEKEND!

Live painting & art made right before your eyes!
Presented by @hell_city & @chrisdingwell   

   
Once again, Chris Dingwell will be bringing together nearly 30 of the tattoo world’s finest and most exciting artists who will be creating their work LIVE ON STAGE before your very eyes at this year's Hell City Tattoo Festival! Over a dozen local, as well as artists from around the country, will be working on their creations all weekend long. They will be fueling each others imaginations and sparking their creative flames. Come witness the artistic process in action all weekend long! You might even be able to buy the artwork whose birth you’ve witnessed at Hell City! With this years unbeatable line-up of artists, there won’t be a dull moment on the WET PAINT PROJECT Stages all weekend long!

SEE MORE HERE!

APPLY TO BE A WET PAINTER TODAY - CLICK HERE!

2025 PHOENIX WET PAINTERS 

Chris Dingwell @chrisdingwell
Toby Gehrlich @toby_g_art

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 Tattoo Competition Schedule

FRIDAY

12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $20 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)

*Best Asian Tattoo
*Best New School
*Most Unusual / Wierd
*Best Traditional
*Best Geometric Tattoo
*Best Hand / Foot Tattoo
*Tattoo Of The Day Contest

8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions & Awards – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)


 

SATURDAY

12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $20 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)

*Small Color
*Best Small Black & Grey – (includes tribal)
*Best Bio / Organic
*Best Arm/Leg Sleeve
*Best Back Piece / Chest Panel
*Tattoo Of The Day Contest

8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions & Awards – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)

 

SUNDAY

12 pm – 5 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration –$20 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
 
* Star Wars Tattoo
* Best Large Color
* Best Large Black & Grey (includes tribal)
* Best Portrait (color & b&g)
* Best Overall Female
* Best Overall Male
* Best Wet Painter
* Tattoo of the Day Contest
* Best of Show
* Artist of Show

5 pm – 8 pm – Competitions & Awards – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)



SEE MORE HERE!

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HELL CITY HOTTIES
OFFICIAL TROPHY GIRLS OF HELL CITY

Official Tattooed Trophy Girls of The Hell City Tattoo Fest!

 

The Hell City Hotties are the official trophy models at the Hell City Tattoo Fest. This beautiful and sexy group of aspiring tattooed women make the Hell City Tattoo Festival mainstage even hotter every year as they take to the main stage to hand out all of the custom awards and gifts to the lucky winners of the head to head tattoo competitions over the tattoo festival weekend. In addition to the stage, you can also find this collection of seductively tattooed models at the Official Hell City Hotties booth right near the mainstage where you can purchase prints, get autographs and take photos with all of your favorite Hell City Hotties! See more info over at the Official Hotties page at www.hellcityhotties.com !

SEE MORE HERE!

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FINE ART GALLERY
From flesh to canvas!
 

The Hell City Tattoo Festival Fine Art Gallery features many other works of art in various mediums. Works displayed in the fine art gallery are from attending Hell City tattoo artists who showcase their other talents including paintings, sculptures, and flash. Be sure to swing by the Fine Art Gallery to see Hell City artists take their art from flesh to canvas! Come feast your eyes on all of the incredible paintings that will blow your mind!

SEE MORE HERE!

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TATTOO-INE SUNSET  - HELL CITY DRINK AT THE BARS!

Get ready to toast to the galaxy at this year’s Hell City Tattoo Festival with our exclusive Star Wars-inspired cocktail—the Tattoo-Ine Sunset ! Crafted with tequila, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of raspberry jalapeño syrup, this bold and fiery drink mirrors the twin suns of Tatooine and packs just the right punch for rebels and bounty hunters alike. Available during Hell City, the Tattoo-Ine Sunset is the perfect way to sip in the Star Wars-themed festivities. May the pour be with you!



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TATTOO IQ AT HELL CITY 2025

"Test Your Tattoo Knowledge"

Test your tattoo knowledge with Tattoo IQ at this year’s Hell City Tattoo Festival! Swing by the Big Bar on Two during the Hell City after parties and challenge yourself with a fun tattoo trivia test. Whether you’re an artist or an attendee, this is your chance to prove your Tattoo IQ and have a blast challenging friends. Don’t miss your chance to test your Tattoo IQ this May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at the Hyatt Regency in booming downtown Columbus, Ohio! You will find Tattoo IQ cards in the Bar during the after parties, good luck!

 

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Nipple Tattooing Seminars from Fast Ali 
at Hell City Tattoo Fest in Phoenix 2025

 
Fast Ali’s *FREE Intro to Nipple Tattooing takes place Saturday at Hell City, Phoenix.


This first FREE of charge seminar is an informative and inspirational presentation on the art of nipple tattooing by Fast Ali of Lost & Found Tattoo Studio in Cranford, NJ.

FREE SEMINAR “Intro To Nipple Tattooing” /  Sat, August 23rd • 11:00 AM





The second PAID seminar from Ali is “Draw a nipple with Fast Ali” which is a Step by Step 3D Nipple Tattooing Seminar at Hell City where Fast Ali shares her process, starting with a step by step draw along. Ali reveals her process from start to finish, in depth at Hell City Tattoo Fest Phoenix 2025

PAID SEMINAR “Draw A Nipple” / Sat, August 23rd • 1:00 PM

Sign up for Ali’s Seminars today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hell-city-phoenix-2025-fast-ali-seminars-4382133





Official Photographers at Hell City


Throw your horns in the air and welcome our @hell_city Photographers & Videographers Team for Hell City Phoenix, AZ  2025 this August 22nd–24th at the Arizona Biltmore ! These are the official photographers for Hell City 2025! We recommend shooting with them for all of your photo shoots over the festival weekend! Don’t miss our professional photographers all weekend at Hell City! Hell City hosts professional photographers that cover the festival from every aspect. They are capturing competitions, seminars, tattooed bodies, beautiful women, live freak shows, bands and much more! You’ll be able to relive your experience at Hell City through the photos that are captured from the amazing weekend of good times, great body art and an amazing tattooed community! Keep your eyes peeled for official Hell City photographers for your chance to be included in photos on the official Hell City website, various tattoo magazines, as well as Hell City social networks.  

@sobellesg is back for Hell City! A longtime Hell City photographer and staff shooter for @suicidegirls, she’ll be capturing memories at both fests. Find her at the show or book your shoot now!

@dellamoredante returns for 2025! Known for covering tattoo expos, music fests, and more, his work has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, and Times Square. He’ll be snapping candids and booking shoots all weekend.

@epicjontuazon is back! With over 100M views on YouTube, he’ll be filming the action for his channel documenting conventions nationwide.

@melanieczoka joins Hell City once again! With 20 years in the industry, she’ll be photographing and filming for @skinandinkmag and @sullenclothing. Book with her or ask about Skin & Ink’s casting call.

@followthesines returns for his second year! A seasoned music photographer, Adam will be capturing the fun all weekend—find him for a shot!

@ambermannon will once again be joining us in Phoenix, Arizona with her incredible photography and her model workshop she will be doing alongside the lovely @sabinakelley all weekend long At Hell City Phoenix. Amber‘s photography focuses on models and those within the Tattoo industry and she has gained an incredible following and reputation for her artistic and eye capturing photography.

Be sure to keep an eye out for these great photographers and videographers around the Hell City Tattoo Fest this year and don’t forget to book your own personal shoots with them as well! 

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