The Washington Tattoo 2025 is a breathtaking spectacle of international music and dance, formed in the tradition of military tattoos around the world, featuring military bands alongside world-renowned artists and ensembles:

• The “Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps – the only active duty drum and bugle corps currently serving in our armed forces.

• The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Drill Team – experts in the art of close order drill, coordination, and timing

• U.S. Naval Academy Pipes and Drums – Highlighting our future military leaders 

• Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Performers, Highland Dancers, and Pipes & Drums – Edinburgh, Scotland

• The United States Army “Old Guard” Fife & Drum Corps – Official Escort to the President of the United States

• Alexandria School of Highland Dance – Alexandria, VA

• Annadale High School Orchestra, Directed by Grammy Award Winner Annie Ray – Annadale, VA

• The Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance – Bringing the magic of Irish dance to the stage

• MacMillan Pipe Band – Washington, DC

• The OzScot Championship Highland Dancers from Australia - Combining traditional and contemporary highland dance for the 21st Century

• The Rollin Drones – Bagpipe rock band from Glasgow, Scotland​​

• The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. Color Guard – Honoring tradition with vibrant display

• The Sean Heely Trio – Traditional Celtic sound with a contemporary twist

• The Washington Opera Society – Mesmerizing vocal performances celebrating the arts

• Washington Scottish Pipe Band – Washington, DC