Brissy marches to the beat of a different drum, so it’s only natural that the legendary Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is making its long-awaited debut in Queensland!
In what is set to be the first and only Australian stop on their tour, this celebration of Scottish and British military and cultural tradition, famous for its massed bagpipes, marching bands and dancers performing against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, will grace Suncorp Stadium with two landmark performances.
Over its 75-year history, the event has grown to become a seat-filling spectacular global phenomenon, broadcast to over 100 million spectators worldwide and travelling the globe with its shows of more than 1,000 performers representing over 50 countries.
Another big score for Brisbane since having won the 2032 Olympics, Lang Park will host four of the 75th anniversary ‘The Heroes Who Made Us’ shows on February 12 to February 15, highlighting the Tattoo’s rich history, full of local and international heroes.
This is the first time the event has come to Australia since 2019, and the first time it’s held in Queensland. Premier David Crisafulli frames it as a huge coup for the Sunshine State, “The Tattoo is one of the world’s most spectacular outdoor events, so attracting it to Queensland for the first time is no small feat.
“From bagpipes to bugles, Queenslanders will be able to experience the best military performances from across the globe.”
There will even be some Aussie pride on display, with performers from the Australian Defence Force participating in the display, as well as Perth-born Alisdair McLaren who has since risen through the ranks and is now Pipe Major, leading performances at Tattoos since 2017!
Don’t miss out on this and much more in 2026! Tickets for the shows will go on sale on May 21, so keep an eye out here.