International invitation
Hand-picked artists from all over the world invited to tattoo side by side with the Brazilian scene.
Official invitation · Tattoo is culture
São Paulo Experience
(Tattoo Week 2026)
Caio Monstrão
Nov 20 → 22
Tattoo Week · São Paulo
Nov 23 → 25
Artist Experience · SP
Nov 26 → 30
Rio de Janeiro
The Project
Brazil calling the world
Brazil Calling is a movement that brings tattoo artists from abroad into Brazil's biggest tattoo convention, in São Paulo, at the end of the year.
The idea is simple and direct: put the Brazilian scene face to face with the international one. Trade style, technique and culture in the same hall — and document all of it with real film production.
Film & photo coverage
A dedicated filmmaking team: portraits, backstage, aftermovie and content delivered ready for each artist's channels.
The Brazilian experience
More than a convention: culture, food, music and street. A real immersion in Brazil, inside and outside the event.
The Founder
Who is Monstrão
Caio Cruz
Monstrão · Founder & host
Caio Cruz — everyone calls him Monstrão — is the head behind Brazil Calling. He is the one who invites the international artists, books the booths, designs the ten-day route and walks with the crew from the first day at the convention to the last night in Rio.
His work is built on the Brazilian street culture: lettering, heavy black, respect for the craft and for the people around it. Inside the scene he is known less for talking and more for making things happen — the studios, the crews and the artists all answer when he calls.
Tattoo artist
Born and raised in the Brazilian street scene, Caio built his name with heavy black work and lettering.
Host & connector
He connects studios, crews and artists from different countries and receives every guest personally.
Founder of Brazil Calling
The idea, the schedule and the whole experience come from him — Brazil shown from the inside, never as a tourist.
15+
Years tattooing
20+
Guest artists hosted
2 cities
São Paulo + Rio
1 mission
Tattoo is culture
"You are not coming to visit Brazil. You are coming to live it."Monstrão on Instagram
The Journey
Ten days, two cities, one movement
An invitation for international artists to live an unforgettable experience: the world's biggest tattoo convention in São Paulo, an exclusive artist program, and a final stretch in Rio de Janeiro.
São Paulo
Nov 20 → 22
Tattoo Week São Paulo
The biggest tattoo convention in the world, at Expo Center Norte.
- Convention access as a guest artist
- Your booth in the middle of the action
- Face to face with the Brazilian scene
São Paulo
Nov 23 → 25
Exclusive Artist Experience
Schedule currently being organized.
- Exclusive activities
- Studio visits
- Networking
- Special dinners
- Photo & video production
- Special guests
Rio de Janeiro
Nov 26 → 30
Rio de Janeiro Experience
Beaches, culture, food and unforgettable moments.
- Weekend experience in Rio
- Christ the Redeemer & the city
- Brazilian food, music and street life
10 days
Art · Culture · Connection · Good times
2 cities
São Paulo — Tattoo Week + Rio de Janeiro
The point
Art · Friendship · Brotherhood
International Guest Invitation
A complete package
Ready to live the best of Brazil? The invitation covers the convention plus exclusive experiences and recommended accommodation — so you only worry about tattooing.
- Convention access at Tattoo Week São Paulo
- Exclusive experiences with the crew
- Recommended accommodation
- Photo & video production of your passage
- Rio de Janeiro weekend experience
Limited spacesRequest all the details
We don't just host artists.
We build memories that last forever.
Be part of history · Be Tattoo Week · Be Brazil
Films
Film-first coverage
Aftermovie — Previous edition
Slot reserved for the main video
Backstage — The artists
1:48 · Documentary
The Invitation — Brazil Calling
0:45 · Teaser
Behind the camera
Filmed by Lug
Visuals Specialized for Tattoo Artists / Brands
Every day of Brazil Calling is documented by Lug, an internationally recognised filmmaker who works exclusively with tattoo artists and brands. Photos, portraits, backstage and film — all shot on the road with the crew, from the convention floor in São Paulo to the last night in Rio.
Every invited artist gets access to their own material afterwards: ready-to-post content for your channels, plus the official Brazil Calling film.
@lug__________ on InstagramGallery — Photos & films
Shot by those who live the scene
Photo and film coverage made inside the convention. Click any frame to open it full screen — use the arrow keys to move through the archive.
Information
Key facts
Tattoo Week
Nov 20 → 22, 2026
Artist experience
Nov 23 → 25, 2026
Rio de Janeiro
Nov 26 → 30, 2026
Venue
Expo Center Norte — SP
Cities
São Paulo + Rio
Event
Tattoo Week São Paulo
Spaces
Limited — by invitation
Founder
Caio Cruz — Monstrão
Travel info · United States
U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil
U.S. passport holders are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Brazil, but the process is relatively simple and can be done 100% online through the Brazilian e-Visa system.
Once approved, the e-Visa is sent to you by email. Download and print it, and keep it with your passport when boarding your flight and entering Brazil. Processing can take up to 10 business days, so don't leave it until the last minute — the official recommendation is to apply well in advance of your trip.
For U.S. citizens, the e-Visa is valid for 10 years, allows multiple entries, and can be used for short visits to Brazil, including tourism and business.
All official information, requirements and fees must be checked on the official e-Visa portal.
Apply on the official e-Visa portalWhat you will generally need
- A valid U.S. passport
- A passport-style photo
- Flight reservation showing entry and departure from Brazil
- A recent bank statement showing sufficient funds for the trip
- The completed online application
- Processing
- Up to 10 business days
- Validity
- 10 years
- Entries
- Multiple