The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take place 1 – 23 August 2025.
10/11/2024
For both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day the castle will stand illuminated in red at night.
The castle will be floodlit red tonight and tomorrow night (Sun 10 and Mon 11 Nov) for Poppyscotland
Please note that on both days there will also be a gun fired from the castle to mark the period of reflection at 11am.
10/11/2024
Today we reflect on the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces heroes in Britain and the Commonwealth and commemorate all who have lost their lives in times of conflict.
07/11/2024
Mark our special anniversary Show in style with one of our exclusive Tattoo Hospitality packages. From fine-dining to pre-Show cocktails, we’ve got it all!
Make your 2025 experience one for the history books, browse our Hospitality Experiences today: https://bit.ly/3NZldsu.
Our Tattoo finale has included fireworks for the last 75 years. This traditional element of our Show brings festivities to a close with a bang (literally!) 🎆
If you’re a fan of pyro, you won’t want to miss our 75th anniversary celebration in 2025! Book now to join the party!
https://bit.ly/4epcVoA
05/11/2024
01/11/2024
JUST ANNOUNCED/// Kaiser Chiefs play Edinburgh Castle on Friday 4 July, celebrating 20 years of Employment.
Tickets 🎟️ on general sale Friday 8 November at 9am
Okay, we’re maybe a little biased, but we’d say Edinburgh is the best city on earth.
Not convinced? Come and experience Edinburgh yourself in 2025!
If you’re planning a visit in August, join us for our 75th anniversary celebrations on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Tickets available now and we’d love you to join us 1 – 23 August: https://bit.ly/48dvACi
31/10/2024
What better occasion than the Festival of Lights to share these great shots of Teamwork Arts India lighting up the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade!
Happy to all celebrating!
29/10/2024
JUST ANNOUNCED/// Marti Pellow brings the Love Is All Around summer show to on Saturday 5 July 2025 ❤️
Tickets 🎟️ go on sale Friday 1 November at 10am
28/10/2024
Want to learn more about how our performers support Scottish traditional arts? Hear from performer group leaders, Major Ross McCrindle, Director The Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming , Margaret Robertson MBE, Music Director of our Tattoo Fiddlers and Tattoo Dance Director, Aileen Robertson on our newest episode of !
Listen today: https://bit.ly/4dsb3eg
28/10/2024
25/10/2024
Time to get your dancing shoes on, it’s the weekend!
Fun fact, due to the high tempo of their routines, our incredible dancers can get through over 3 pairs of shoes in the month of August!
Thankfully, Thistle Shoes Scotland are on hand to ensure no dancer goes without a pair.
Our name originates from the 17th Century Dutch phrase ‘do den tap toe’ and refers to an evening drum or bugle signal used to recall soldiers to their quarters.
Drawing inspiration from this, our Royal Gallery Reception includes a solo drummer performing their version of ‘doe den tap toe’ to bring the evening to a close.
Want to experience this yourself? Book today: https://bit.ly/3AdRKYw
18/10/2024
The British Army was behind the very first Tattoo Show in 1950.
Since then, Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force take it in turns to be our 'Lead Service'. As 2025 is our 75th anniversary and we celebrate 'The Heroes Who Made Us', it's only fitting that our friends at British Army take centre stage.
Will you be joining us for our British Army lead in 2025?
15/10/2024
We’re privileged to work with exceptional talents in the traditional music scene.
On our newest episode of , we caught up with Major Ross McCrindle, Director The Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Margaret Robertson MBE, Music Director of our Tattoo Fiddlers and Tattoo Dance Director, Aileen Robertson to learn more about their experiences and how they prepare their performers for August.
Listen today: https://bit.ly/4dsb3eg
Are you planning a visit to Edinburgh in 2025? August is the ideal time to come, alongside our festival friends there’s plenty to keep you entertained!
Whether you’re a local or visiting from further afield, we’d love to welcome you at our event in 2025. Here’s a little teaser of what you can expect! Book today and join us as we celebrate 75 years.
https://bit.ly/3YnXl7G
We’re already counting down the days until our extraordinary Tattoo Dancers return to the Castle Esplanade 1-23 August 2025.
Our 75th anniversary is set to be a celebration for the history books! Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3BPBlcV
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Our Story
2020 marks the 70th anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Since its inception in 1950, the Tattoo has become an experience like no other. Taking place on the esplanade of Edinburgh's iconic Castle, expect an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, theatre and dance.
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