Celebrating our past, imagining our future

The royal edinburgh military tattoo Marches exclusively into Auckland in 2026.
Auckland
19 & 21 Feb 2026
Eden park

One of the world’s most spectacular and iconic live Events is set to dazzle New Zealand audiences in 2026.

The Tattoo’s 75th anniversary milestone event promises to celebrate the past, while imagining the future. Taking audiences back to where it all began, the Show will present music, dance and precision performance that make up the last 75 years of the Tattoo story and beyond.

The show

Celebrating 75 Years

In February 2026, Eden Park will proudly host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary Show, ‘The Heroes Who Made Us’.

Over 1000 Performers

This emotionally charged Stadium spectacular will bring together the world’s finest performers to showcase stirring anthems, traditional Scottish heritage and bold, contemporary choreography.

Massed Pipes & Drums

Led by the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums featuring UK Military musicians, the Show will feature Top Secret Drum Corps and performers from the New Zealand Defence Force amongst many more.

Exclusively in Auckland

Making its return to New Zealand for the first time since 2016, this will be the Tattoo’s first-ever performance in Auckland — and one of its most ambitious international Stadium productions to date.