Austin Tattoo Shops Offer Friday the 13th Specials for March

Ash Faulk, of Austin, works on a tattoo at the 23rd annual Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival at the Palmer Events Center in Austin on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The convention features about 350 tattoo artists from around the United States and beyond, with about 5,000 people expected to attend the event, which continues through Sunday.

Friday the 13th is a big day for fans of tattoos — and folks who want to get inked are lucky to have two back-to-back months of deals in 2026.

Shops and artists around town are offering “flash sheets,” which show an assortment of pre-drawn tattoos for customers to choose from at a fixed price — a Friday the 13th tradition for tattoo shops.

And this month's celebration coincides with South by Southwest, so Austin tattoo shops might see some extra foot traffic.

Here's a roundup of Austin tattoo shops offering deals for March.

All Saints Tattoo

All Saints Tattoo is offering 700 designs — “all original and exclusive,” the shop says — at both of its locations.

Designs that are black, outlined in black or shaded in black cost $31, while black plus one color costs $40 and black plus two colors costs $50.

No changes to size or design are permitted, and the tattoos must be placed on either the arms or the legs. Customers can sit for up to three tattoos at a time — if you want more, you’ll have to get back in line.

All Saints is also offering a $31 piercing special, plus the cost of the jewelry, for lobe, helix, conch, rook, tragus, flat, nostril, eyebrow, lip, Medusa, labret, Ashley, Monroe, tongue and nipple.

The deal is walk-in only at both of the shop’s locations, and cash is the only accepted form of payment. There is no ATM at either location.

• Address: 8303 Burnet Road, Suite 2; 1706 East 6th Street
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Austin Tattoo Co.

Austin Tattoo Co. is one-upping its 13-hour party from February -- the North Lamar location will host a full 24-hour tattoo extravaganza.

The North Lamar shop will only offer quarter-sized tattoos for $13 with a $7 tip. No appointments will be accepted — the deals are walk-in only, and the shop will have a concessions stand with refreshments and snacks for those waiting. However, the shop is also selling a “skip the line” pass for $50 that gets you one tattoo and a hot dog if you arrive before 11 p.m.

The shop on Research Boulevard will offer slightly more variety, with more sizes and price points, as well as the ability to make an appointment.

Both locations will offer $20 piercings on select piercings with 13% off jewelry.

The deal is available at both shop locations:

• Address: 5241 N Lamar Blvd; 8556 Research Blvd, Suite B
• Hours: North Lamar: 24 hours; Research: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Easy Cowboy Tattoo

Easy Cowboy is offering three sizes of small flash tattoos ranging from $80 to $180 and medium tattoos from $100 to $200.

• Address: 2801 Rogge Lane
• Hours: Noon to 8 p.m.

Problem Child Tattoo

Problem Child Tattoo is hosting deals from 11 a.m. til “dead” (or 3 a.m., the shop says).

Flash sheets show tattoos between $75 and $200, black ink only (except for one artist) and arms and legs only.

First come, first served.

• Address: 3401 Guadalupe St.
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Dark Horse Tattoo ATX

Dark Horse is partnering with neighbor Drinks Lounge to celebrate Friday the 13th. The shop will offer $31 and $66.6 tattoo, some of them St. Patrick's Day-themed.

The line is expected to be long, but after putting your name on the list, Drinks Lounge will host anyone who wants to wait with a beer in hand. They'll alert you when it's your turn to get inked.

Customers who also book their next tattoo on Friday will receive a $100 discount on a tattoo valued at $250 or more.

• Address: 2012 East Cesar Chavez St.
• Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight

Gully Cat Tattoo

Gully Cat Tattoo will host extended hours Friday, hosting artists from Aggieland Tattoo Company in College Station.

A DJ will start at 2 p.m., followed by live music to be announced, and tattoos will start at $20. The shop is also offering free beer.

• Address: 2006 South First St.
• Hours: 10 a.m. Friday “til my hands fall off.”

Serenity Tattoo Studio

The shop will offer tarot readings and a reptile and bug exhibit in addition to tattoos.

• Address: 9112 Anderson Mill Rd A500
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday

Slowpoke Tattoo

Slowpoke will offer discounted flash from various artists -- some of them appointment-only. The shop asks folks interested to DM its Instagram account or email info@slowpoketattoo.com to connect with the artist.

• Address: 2905 East 12th St., 1204 Salina St.
• Hours: The shop did not clarify.

March 12, 2026