The Tattoo appoints new CEO

Tickets are on sale for our 2023 Show, Stories!

For the first time ever tickets for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are on sale during the August run of the 2022 Show

Electro Pipes Light Up Camera Obscura

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Performers - Electro Pipes - take time out from performing for Tattoo crowds to experience the colour, lights, and symmetry at Camera Obscura. A fresh addition to the Show line-up this year, the Electro Pipes blend the traditional instrument of the bagpipe with modern, electronic music, mixed with state-of-the-art projection and lighting.

Cultures come together as Tattoo cast warm up

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Dancers and performers from the New Zealand Army Band came together for an impromptu rehearsal, bringing together Maori and Highland cultures, at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill this morning.

First Minister attends this year's Voices Show with special guests from Ukraine

Over the weekend First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Seated in the Royal Gallery, Ms Sturgeon was accompanied by a group of Ukrainian teenagers, currently residing in Scotland to take in the spectacle of this year’s Show, Voices.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended Redford Barracks rehearsals for our ‘Voices’ Show.

Today, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended one of our final rehearsals ahead of opening night on Friday 5 August.

Our 'Voices' cast have arrived in Edinburgh!

Expression through sound

Helping us to express ourselves with sound this year, is experienced sound designer Sebastian Frost. We caught up with him to find out more about his involvement and what goes on behind the scenes.

Award-winning beer is only a click away at this year's Show

Partnership with Innis & Gunn will offer attendees to collect award-winning beer to enjoy with our Show’s highly anticipated return this August.

Media Accreditation now open for 2022

We are pleased to now accept applications for Media Accreditation for our 2022 Show – Voices.

Our stands are back!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Piper, Conner Pratt (Fife), Highland Dancer, Rosey Watt (MacDuff) and Drummer, Frazer Rankin (Dunbar), took to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade at sunset to mark the completion of the Stand build, ready for this year’s much-anticpated Tattoo performances.

Saying thank you to our NHS heroes

Yesterday, the NHS celebrated 74 years since it's formation. To mark the occasion, we partnered with local NHS organisations to offer NHS and Social Services staff 25% off tickets to this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show 'Voices'.

The United States Army Field Band make their debut Tattoo performance this summer

In honour of the United States of America’s Independence Day today, we wanted to introduce you to just one of the brilliant US groups joining us this summer for our VOICES show.