REAL INK. RIGHT THERE.
Dr Pickles Events brings permanent tattooing to festivals and events across Australia. Wherever the crowd is, we're there, turning your event into a permanent memory for you and your crew.
We bring the studio to you - Real ink, real artists, wherever your event is happening.
Upcoming Events
Knockout Outdoor
Hunter Valley Rodeo
Strummingbird Festival Ballarat
Strummingbird Festival Newcastle
Strummingbird Festival Sunshine Coast
Inked Expo - Brisbane
South East Rodeo
Macarthur Rodeo
Tomorrowland Melbourne
Good Things Melbourne
Good Things Sydney
Good Things Brisbane
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WHERE WE'VE BEEN.
Explore the incredible events, festivals and conventions we've been part of.
FESTIVAL · December 2025
SPILT MILK
We hit Canberra, Gold Coast, and Perth Tattooing so many of you stage-side while some of the biggest pop artists in the world took over the decks.
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Festival · December 2025
STRUMMINGBIRD
Our first ever country music festival saw us head to Newcastle, Perth and Sunshine Coast, tattooing a collection of country-inspired flash designs — cowboy boots, horses, and everything in between.
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FESTIVAL · MAY 2026
LIGHTHOUSE ROCK
We hit the road again for another country rock festival, this time landing in Bundaberg. Boots on, we tattooed under the stars until the night wound down. One unforgettable day.
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FESTIVAL · December 2024 & 2025
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL
Back for our second year at Good Things, we headed to Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney — and the crowd did not disappoint. Our Sydney show sold out completely; you guys really showed up for us.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes — our setup is professional, hygienic and follows studio-grade standards, with sterile equipment, single-use needles and hospital-grade cleaning protocols.
Yes — it's exactly the same service, just a different setting. Every artist is certified and professional, working in local studios day-to-day.
Yes — same ink, same process, same permanence as any studio tattoo.
No — unlike some studios, Dr Pickles Events doesn't tattoo under 18s.
Yes - you can adjust your design or size on the day, subject to artist and time availability. Bigger changes may need a new time slot, so chat to the team as soon as you arrive.
The Dr Pickles team carefully applies second skin after every tattoo to protect it while it starts healing. The team will carefully and in detail explain our dedicated Wrap (Second Skin), Wash (Antibacterial Foam Wash) and Heal (Tattoo Balm or Dermal Soothe Gel) method.
Yes — a $50 refundable deposit is required to book. It's only refunded if you cancel before your appointment; cancelling late or not showing up means the deposit is forfeited.*
Yes — we upload flash designs in the lead-up to each event. Extra designs are also available on the day including hundreds of themed flash, matching tattoos and more.