Reporting by Meredith G. White, Arizona Republic
If you missed out on getting your Friday the 13th tattoo back in March, you’re in luck. Another one is happening in November, so you can get quality, fresh ink for a fraction of the cost.
You’ll find there are many, many tattoo shops that offer deals and discounts. It’s not only tattoos; some shops also offer deals on select piercings as well if you’re not into getting inked. On Friday, Nov. 13, there will be one final opportunity to snag a specialty Friday the 13th tattoo for 2026.
Several metro Phoenix tattoo shops will be throwing open their doors all day, and some even into the night. But watch out. While the majority of shops will be taking clients on a first-come, first-served basis, some will require appointments.
Here are some of the shops participating in the final Friday the 13th tattoo event of 2026.
Do Phoenix tattoo shops offer discounts on Friday the 13th?
Yes. Tattoo shops do discounts on Friday the 13th. How did this tradition get started?
It’s often credited to Oliver Peck, the co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, who is known for his appearance on the television show “Ink Master” and briefly being married to Kat Von D.
In a 2017 interview with Vice, Peck said he drew inspiration from fellow artist Dave Lum’s annual Halloween tattoo specials and created an event around the idea of Friday the 13th tattoo specials. The inaugural event took place in 1995 at Pair O’ Dice in Dallas and involved tattooing the number 13 on as many people as he could in 24 hours.
How many Friday the 13ths in 2026?
There are three Friday the 13ths in 2026.
The first was in February, the second in March and the final one will land in November.
Friday the 13th tattoos in metro Phoenix
Art and Soul Ink
Choose your Friday the 13th tattoo from over 100 designs offered on the flash sheets at Art and Soul Ink for $31 plus a $9 setup fee. They’ll be offering select piercings for $21 plus a $9 setup fee.
They are not offering appointments; it is a walk-in-only event, first-come, first-served.
Details: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 10540 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 623-772-8288, instagram.com/artandsoulink.
Atomic Wizard Tattoo
Not only is this shop participating in the Friday the 13th tattoo fun, but it’s also their grand opening. Atomic Wizard will start their journey with a bang, offering three tiers of flash options: $60, $80 and $100. They’re also strictly tattooing only arms and legs.
There will be drinks and music to enjoy while you wait. This event is first-come, first-served only; no appointments.
Details: Noon-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 3606 North 16th Street, Phoenix. instagram.com/atomicwizardtattoo.
Captain Tattoo Art Collective
Captain Tattoo Art Collective will have tons of flash designs to choose from, with prices starting at $13. Depending on the chosen tattoo, you could spend $13, $31, $113 or $131, plus either a $7 or $9 tip and $10 per color added.
Tattoos will be first come, first served. Food vendors will be on hand.
Details: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 1916 W. Baseline Road, Suite 4, Mesa. 408-687-0059, instagram.com/captaintattooartcollective.
DarkArt Tattoo Collective
DarkArt Tattoo Collective’s Friday the 13th celebration will have flash sheet tattoos starting at $40. The price reflects arm or leg placement only, and some artists will only be tattooing these areas.
It’s first come, first served. This event will be cash only.
Details: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14. 4923 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 303, Phoenix. 480-572-1201, facebook.com/darkarttattoocollective.
Everlasting Ink
Everlasting Ink in Phoenix will be having a Friday the 13th flash event where you could snag a $20, $40 or $60 tattoo off the provided flash sheets.
There will not be appointments for this event. Walk-ins only; first come, first served.
Details: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 4220 W. Northern Ave., Suite 114, Phoenix. 480-265-6144, instagram.com/everlastinginkaz.
Gypsy Rose Tattoo
Head to Gypsy Rose Tattoo to snag one of their hundreds of flash sheet options that range between $80 and $180. Flash sheets are available to preview on Facebook and Instagram. First come, first served only; no appointments.
Details: Noon-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 1505 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 602-266-1028, facebook.com/gypsyrosetattoo.
High Noon Tattoo
High Noon will offer hundreds of palm-size and hand-sized designs on flash sheets ranging from $100 to $250.
There will not be appointments available for this event. Walk-ins only; first come, first served.
Details: Noon. Friday, Nov. 13. 4215 N. 16th St., Suite 9, Phoenix. 602-266-1172, instagram.com/highnoontattoo.
Idle Hands Tattoo
At Idle Hands Tattoo, guests will choose a $20 or $60 flash design for this Friday the 13th special. Their flash designs will be revealed on their social media feeds every day leading up to the event.
For this event, it will be first come, first served.
Details: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. 2722 S. Alma School Road, Ste. 4, Mesa. 480-345-1884, facebook.com/idlehandstattoo.
Inferno Ink
Choose $40-$60 tattoos from a flash sheet, plus $13 off select piercings all day long. Guests will be limited to a two-tattoo maximum. It’ll be first come, first served, so head to the check-in table when they open at 10 a.m. at the front of the shop to get on the digital waitlist to save your spot.
Details: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. 1837 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix. 602-223-3498, infernoinkaz.com.
Inked Family Tattoo
Inked Family Tattoo will be offering hundreds of designs to choose from, with prices ranging from $20 all the way up to $350 depending on your chosen tattoo. Plus, you can snag any piercing for $20.
It’ll be first come, first served. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Details: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 2415 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 602-975-1782, instagram.com/inkedfamilytattoo.
Limitless Ink Tattoo
Limitless Ink Tattoo will be doing their celebration a little bit differently. What’s the same: The shop is offering up flash sheets for guests to choose from quarter-sized tattoos for $13, half-dollar-sized tattoos for $31 and palm-sized tattoos for $70.
What’s different is that this is not a one-day celebration for those who don’t wish to wait in line all day. Those wishing for an authentic experience will still get that opportunity on Friday, Nov. 13. For those not into waiting all day, the tattoo shop is offering this deal for the entire month of November, instead of just the single day.
Additionally, anyone wishing to get this deal must like and share Limitless Tattoo’s Facebook post and follow their page.
Details: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 13050 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. 602-332-4114, facebook.com/LimitlessInkTattoo.
Lost Dutchman Tattoo
It’ll be first come, first served at Lost Dutchman, with tattoos ranging from $80-$130. Arms and legs are the only places the tattoo artists will be tattooing, and the flash sheets will feature hundreds of designs to choose from. Plus, the Bookmobile will be on site so you can do a little shopping while you wait.
Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. 4121 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. 602-230-1947, instagram.com/lostdutchmantattoo.
That One Tattoo Parlor
This event is first come, first served for $31 tattoos plus a $9 tip, with hundreds of designs to choose from off the flash sheets; they will not be tattooing anything custom at this event.
Details: 7 a.m.- midnight, Friday, Nov. 13. 5826 W. Olive Ave., Unit B-103, Glendale. 480-760-3405, instagram.com/thatonetattooparlor.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic.
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