Tattoo Shops in East Providence, RI

6 studios in and around East Providence, Rhode Island — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

East Providence has about 47,961 residents, which works out to 13 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Black Tide Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

459 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2559

🕒 Mon-Sun 12-7pm

+14013073253 Website Directions

Color Creations Tattoo

285 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-3725

+14012095261 Website Directions

Ink Therapy

328 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-3841

+14015638019 Directions

Make It Permanent Custom design

66 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-4443

💲 $250+ eyebrows

+14015562690 Website Directions

Memento Tattoo RI Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

2399 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-2900

🕒 Mon-Sat Noon-6pm

+14016324223 Website Directions

Shrine Tattoo Studio Custom design

68 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-4458

🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm

+14013307256 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in East Providence

How many tattoo shops are there in East Providence?
We list 6 tattoo shops in East Providence with addresses, and 6 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in East Providence?
Call ahead — 6 of the 6 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which tattoo shops in East Providence show their opening hours?
3 of the 6 tattoo shops we list in East Providence publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Can I get a tattoo in East Providence without an appointment?
2 of the 6 studios in East Providence take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.