TMom’s Is Hosting Tattoo Punks’ Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival Kickoff With Punk Karaoke, 75¢ Pierogis, $4 Drafts, & More


Published on January 19, 2026


Philly’s tattoo and punk communities are coming together for a loud, laid-back, and unapologetically fun kickoff to one of the city’s most iconic annual events. On Thursday, January 22, Tattooed Mom ( 530 South St.) will host the official Tattoo Punks’ Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival Kick Off Party, celebrating the start of the 27th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival in true TMom’s fashion.

Running from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, this no-cover, all-are-welcome party invites artists, fans, and locals alike to hang out, meet tattooers from around the world, and toast to a weekend dedicated to ink, art, and community.

As part of Tattooed Mom’s beloved Pierogi Thursday, guests can fuel up with 75¢ pierogis all night, along with $3 Tecates and $4 local draft beers until 11 PM. The kitchen stays open late—until 12:30 AM—serving up TMom’s classics like cheesesteaks (including vegan options), BBQ wings, and fully loaded tater tots.

The night turns up another notch with a special edition of Punk Rock Karaoke, hosted by Yak, running from 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM (sign-ups begin at 7 PM). Whether you’re channeling your inner punk legend or just cheering from the sidelines, it’s a staple TMom’s experience with an extra tattoo-fueled edge.

The kickoff party is co-hosted by Tattoo Punks, an international collective of tattoo artists known for bringing together global talent and underground culture. After years of mutual admiration, the partnership with Tattooed Mom’s has become a tradition—setting the tone for the festival weekend with camaraderie, cheap eats, and a packed bar.

Artists from across the globe will be in the building, making this a rare chance to connect with tattooers before the festival officially begins.

As the hosts put it best: “Tattoos, punks, beer, good times.” Between the food specials, late-night kitchen, happy hour drafts, and one-of-a-kind punk karaoke, this kickoff party is less about formality and more about celebrating the culture that makes Philadelphia’s tattoo scene so special.

No tickets. No cover. Just show up, grab a pierogi, and sing your life out.