The Venue

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

Location

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG

Seating areas

Seating Plan

Accessible Seating

Wheelchair Seating

Band A

Band B

Band B+

Band C

Band D

Premier Seats

The Royal Gallery

Performances

Date Time
Fri 01 Aug 9:30pm
Sat 02 Aug 6:15pm and 9:30pm
Mon 04 Aug 9:30pm
Tue 05 Aug 9:30pm
Wed 06 Aug 9:30pm
Thu 07 Aug 9:30pm
Fri 08 Aug 9:30pm
Sat 09 Aug 6:15pm and 9:30pm
Mon 11 Aug 9:30pm
Tue 12 Aug 9:30pm
Wed 13 Aug 9:30pm
Thu 14 Aug 9:30pm
Thu 15 Aug 9:30pm
Sat 16 Aug 6:15pm and 9:30pm
Mon 18 Aug 9:30pm
Tue 19 Aug 9:30pm
Wed 20 Aug 9:30pm
Thu 21 Aug 9:30pm
Fri 22 Aug 6:15pm and 9:30pm
Sat 23 Aug 6:15pm and 9:30pm

TV: Some performances will be filmed for broadcast. By attending an event, ticketholders consent to filming (including CCTV), photography and sound recording of themselves as members of the audience.

    • Each performance will run for approx. 90 minutes and will include fireworks and pyrotechnics (weather permitting).
    • VIP seats in The Royal Gallery include an exclusive Tattoo gift.
    • Premier seats have a padded seat and backrest. The price includes fast-track access and an official Souvenir Programme.
    • Children aged three years and under are admitted free of charge provided they remain seated on an adult’s lap.

Venue Information

Bags

Small backpacks and bags are permitted, however bags over A3 size will not be allowed into the venue.

Toilets

Toilets, including accessible toilets, are available inside the arena on ground level. A Changing Places Toilet (CPT) is also available.

Clothing

We advise that you dress appropriately for the forecasted weather conditions and bring a warm and waterproof layer of clothing if necessary.

Drinks pre-order

A selection of hot and cold drinks will be available for purchase within the arena.

No umbrellas

Umbrellas are not permitted to be used in the arena.

No cans or glass bottles

Bottles (more than 750ml), cans or glass containers will not be permitted in the venue. Please note, containers under 750ml will only be permitted if they are unopened.

No flash photography

Photographs and videos (of less than two minutes) may be taken but should not be used for purposes of commercial gain. The use of tripods and monopods, and flash photography are forbidden.

No alcohol

Alcohol purchased outside the venue will not be permitted.

Hot food

No hot food purchased outside the arena will be permitted.

No sharp objects

Any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon including sharp or pointed objects (eg.knives) will not be permitted in the venue.

No laser pens

Laser pens will not be permitted in the venue.

No illegal substances

Illegal substances will not be permitted in the venue.

No smoking or vaping

Smoking, or vaping, is not permitted within the venue.

No parking

Parking is not available at the venue. Edinburgh Council has more information about parking in the city centre.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs can only be accommodated in the accessible seating area at the front of Sections 1-4 or 12-17. Please contact the Box Office on +44 (0)131 225 1188 to arrange suitable seating.

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair accessible seating is available and is shown on our seating plan.

Hearing difficulties

A Personal PA System (Neckloop Induction Coil for use with hearing aids equipped with a 'T' switch), is available for all performances. Anyone wishing to access this facility should contact the Tattoo Office for further details, all equipment is subject to availability.

Vision impaired

Personal Audio Description equipment is available at select performances. Anyone wishing to access this facility should contact the Tattoo Office for further details. All equipment is subject to availability.

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