The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
When7–29 August 2026
WhereEdinburgh Castle Esplanade, Castlehill, Old Town, EH1 2NG Edinburgh
TypeMusic festival
A display of massed military bands, pipes and drums performed on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle throughout August. The show combines Scottish and international military musicians with display teams, dancers and a fireworks finale against the floodlit castle. Performances take place on most evenings across the festival month.