The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Named No.1 Music Festival in UK

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Named No.1 Music Festival in UK

    26th February 2026

    Yes, that’s right. Move over, Glastonbury Festival. The massed pipes and drums have taken the crown. 26th February 2026  – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has officially been named Britain’s No.1 most popular music festival in 2025, according to YouGov Ratings. This result places the Tattoo ahead of some of the UK’s…

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    Highland Dance meets Haka at the Edinburgh Tattoo in Auckland

    23rd February 2026

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings its signature spectacle at Eden Park for three unforgettable nights in Auckland to a close, following a near sell-out run in Brisbane. More than 1,000 performers from 15 countries lit up the famous All Blacks stadium in The Heroes Who Made Us, celebrating 75…

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    Edinburgh Tattoo Says “Cheerio” to Brisbane and “Kia Ora” to Auckland

    18th February 2026

    Following a sold-out run in Brisbane, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo leaves Australia’s east coast on a high note, with audiences delivering rave reviews and standing ovations at every performance. Over the past week, more than 1,000 performers from 15 nations came together for The Heroes Who Made Us, a…

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Checks In at Brisbane Airport

    10th February 2026

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has made a spectacular touchdown at Brisbane Airport, kicking off the Australian leg of its international tour. In a first-class welcome, Creative Director Alan Lane oversaw a quick rehearsal of their world-famous pageantry right on the tarmac, heralding the arrival of The Heroes Who Made…

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo announces biggest-ever charity donation of £1.5 million

    14th January 2026

    Landmark contribution marks the Tattoo’s largest ever investment in arts and cultural organisations The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced the largest charitable donation in its history, awarding a monumental £1.5 million to good causes following the success of its 2025 Show, The Heroes Who Made Us. The record-breaking total…

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    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Appoints New Marketing Director

    10th December 2025

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed Johna Penman as its Marketing Director, leading the organisation’s Brand, Box Office, Marketing and Communications functions. In this role, Johna will shape brand and communications strategy and enhance the customer journey for audiences and ticket buyers. She will play a key role in…

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    Tickets now on sale for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    25th August 2025

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo closes the drawbridge on its 75th anniversary Show, as tickets for next year go on sale The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced that tickets for its 2026 Show, A Call To Gather, are now on sale. Next year’s Show will run from 7-29 August…

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    Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the 75th Anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

    19th August 2025

    Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the 75th Anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle on the weekend (Friday 15th). The Duke took the role of Salute Taker during the performance, joining audiences in celebrating this milestone year that spotlights the heroes who…

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    Solider cool-down: The Polish Border Guard Band catches some Scottish summer sun

    13th August 2025

    Last performing in Edinburgh in 2010, The Representative Band of the Polish Border Guard blends together a modern musical repertoire and draws on its heritage with music folklore from the Podhale region of southern Poland. The Representative Band of the Polish Border Guard will perform on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade…

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    Drumming Up Festival Fun: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Meets The Box Show

    12th August 2025

    Celebrating 75 years of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with the Edinburgh Festival season in full swing, talented drummers from the Tattoo Pipes and Drums and Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps teamed up with award-winning, high-energy family spectacular The Box Show to bring a vibrant mashup of drumming to Assembly…

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