Roots returns 13–14 March 2027 at the NZICC, Auckland CBD. Year one was unforgettable — year two is going to be bigger.
What Roots 2026 looked like
A look back at year one — and a taste of what's coming in 2027.
Roots 2026 was a full sensory hit — art, culture, entertainment and ink all under one roof. Every style from old-school traditional to brand-new-school. But Roots has always been more than a tattoo convention; it's a celebration of the whole community. Back bigger in March 2027.
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10:00 AM: Doors Open
11:00 AM: Pick a tattoo to get or start shopping for Merch!
12:01 PM: Lunch and arcade machines.
03:00 PM: Sacred Laser 'Worst Tattoo' Competition
05:01 PM: Afternoon drinks in sunny paradise while people watching!
05:45 PM: Spot Prizes
06:00 PM: Tattoo Competitions
08:00 PM: Best of Day
10:00 PM: Doors Close
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