Kaleidoscope 2019
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Presents

Kaleidoscope 2019

A celebration of glorious symmetries. On sale now.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a spectacular like no other, all set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

This year the Tattoo will capture the imagination of our audience in Kaleidoscope. Exploring colour, music and light, the 2019 Tattoo is inspired by the optical invention created by Scottish physicist Sir David Brewster in 1816.

Celebrating glorious symmetries through precision-led performances, with the British Army at the fore, military and cultural acts from across the globe will be joined by the iconic Massed Pipes and Drums, Pipers Trail, Tattoo Dance Company and Hjaltibonhoga.

Bigger, better and more technically thrilling than ever before, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an experience for the senses.

History

How the Tattoo began and how it has changed over the years.

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Pipers for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Tattoo on tour

Tattoo pipers, fiddlers and dancers perform at events all over the world.

Tattoo on tour
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Finale

The venue

The Edinburgh Castle Esplanade is the spectacular home of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The venue

Latest news

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo welcomes India’s Navy Chief to Edinburgh

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrated its strong international ties by welcoming the Republic of India’s Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba to Edinburgh.

18 March 2019

Calling all musicians

The Tattoo are creating an exciting opportunity for musicians to perform in a stage band.

19 February 2019

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo successfully concludes its first venture into China

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo proves 'The Sky's the Limit' with its first venture into China

05 February 2019

Tattoo products and souvenirs

Find quality Scottish gifts and products to remind you of your Tattoo experience.

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