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

• 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

• 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

The mission of The Washington Tattoo is not only to entertain with inspiring cultural performances, but to provide much needed support to our military veterans, first responders and youth to shine a light on the challenges they face. The Washington Tattoo is a non-profit organization that uses music and culture to provide much needed mental health programs to veterans and young people. 

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Your ticket purchase supports our outreach and wellness programs like Rudiments to Recovery, which provides mental health resources for veterans, and Rudiments to Opportunity, which mentors at-risk youth through music. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.