The Royal Military Tattoo
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The Royal Military Tattoo is set to take place at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on the evening of Sunday 29 August at 10:15pm. This annual spectacle showcases a vast performance by the Military Tattoo, featuring massed pipe bands, drum corps, and military units from across the globe. The event also boasts a range of thrilling displays, including aerial and aquatic demonstrations, as well as a dramatic light and sound show that is sure to captivate the audience. The Edinburgh Castle Esplanade provides a truly unique and atmospheric backdrop for the festival, with the imposing stone walls of the castle and the picturesque views of the city creating a memorable setting. As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Royal Military Tattoo typically draws in large crowds, with tickets priced at around £105. With its blend of military precision, stunning visuals, and lively atmosphere, this event is not to be missed.
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The Royal Military Tattoo takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 23:15.
The Royal Military Tattoo is held at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in Edinburgh (Castlehill, EH1 2NG Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh).
Tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo are priced at From £105. Live prices and availability are shown on ticombo.com.
Military Tattoo is performing at The Royal Military Tattoo.
Tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo can be booked via ticombo.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Royal Military Tattoo
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A military tattoo is a performance of music or display of armed forces in general. The term comes from the early 17th-century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe, a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their barracks, and is unrelated to the ink tattoo that was borrowed from Tahitian.
About this event
The Royal Military Tattoo is set to take place at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on the evening of Sunday 29 August at 10:15pm. This annual spectacle showcases a vast performance by the Military Tattoo, featuring massed pipe bands, drum corps, and military units from across the globe. The event also boasts a range of thrilling displays, including aerial and aquatic demonstrations, as well as a dramatic light and sound show that is sure to captivate the audience.
The Edinburgh Castle Esplanade provides a truly unique and atmospheric backdrop for the festival, with the imposing stone walls of the castle and the picturesque views of the city creating a memorable setting. As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Royal Military Tattoo typically draws in large crowds, with tickets priced at around £105. With its blend of military precision, stunning visuals, and lively atmosphere, this event is not to be missed.
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Edinburgh Castle EsplanadeCastlehill, EH1 2NG Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
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When is The Royal Military Tattoo?
The Royal Military Tattoo takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 23:15.
Where is The Royal Military Tattoo taking place?
The Royal Military Tattoo is held at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in Edinburgh (Castlehill, EH1 2NG Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Edinburgh).
How much are tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo?
Tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo are priced at From £105. Live prices and availability are shown on ticombo.com.
Who is performing at The Royal Military Tattoo?
Military Tattoo is performing at The Royal Military Tattoo.
How do I get tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo?
Tickets for The Royal Military Tattoo can be booked via ticombo.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£105
Date
Until Saturday, 29 August 2026
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