Fabulous visit! Only runs 3 weeks in August in front of the Edinburgh castle . Need tickets ahead. A two hour international performance with music, dancing, military performances. And fireworks! Note: you can purchase an adult beverage to pick up on arrival BUT when you then need to “go” during the performance and you are high in the steep bleachers, it becomes difficult. Stay in the city a few days prior your tickets when Tattoo is on and enjoy the towns ambiance, the pubs, tour Mary Kings Close down under the Royal Mile and the Royal Ship, Britannia (a must) east of Edinburgh. A wonderful city!!

Found the mass band entrance exciting and the exit but the middle part of the show disappointing. Don't mind the music and the show but didn't care for the rap and the opera type music as to me that doesn't belong in this type of show. I was expecting the single piper leading the band into the esplanade but sadly not there. The only part I really enjoyed was the mass bands playing together. I did enjoy the Secret Army part but come on when did Rap (which isn't music) be part of a military? For me it was a waste of money. Can sit outside and listen for free.

Once in a lifetime trip! Took my daughters to Scotland for a week and was thrilled to be able to attend the Royal Edinburg Tattoo. It is a spectacular performance of talented musicians and performers. The light show and fireworks were unbelievably beautiful. This is a MUST see if you go to Scotland!

Wow! What an experience that will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. From the precision of the military bands, to the Scottish dancers, projection show on the castle and the fireworks, it’s one wonderful display after another. One of the best shows we have ever been to. Everyone should experience this spectacular show at least once. We left the arena buzzing. Fantastic!

The light rain abated as we took our seats. The wind dropped to nothing. And from the moment ghe pipes and drums entered the arena, we were spellbound. This is a magical experience. It's not cheap. But it's absolutely worth it. We plan to go again. It was brilliant. (The alcohol is positively expensive. I'll take a hip flask next time.)

A spectacular evening of entertainment with Military bands, dancing and music. An hour and half of colour, noise and excellent evening finished with fireworks. Cannot recommend highly enough. Starts at 9.30pm as waiting for dusk so may not be suitable for those not wanting a late night.

What an amazing night! Everyone who performed did a spectacular job and I’m so privileged to have been given the opportunity to travel 16000km to see this. Every country that contributed to the performance did so with pride and perfection. The musicians didn’t miss a beat and well done to those that were performing with the Bass Tuba. I can’t imagine that would be to easy to walk/March/dance while playing one of those. 😅 I also enjoyed the interactive beats/rhythmic percussions performed by the non-traditional instruments; angle grinder, banging an oil drum etc. What I would like to see in the future is Australia and/or NZ perform too.

This is an event everyone should have on their bucket list. As a family of 8 (2 seniors, 4adults, 1child and 18month old) we thoroughly enjoyed this show. The staff managed a large crowd of people really well and were all very pleasant and helpful. The variety of performances was fantastic and the show was the perfect length of time. Would love to come again.

If you’re going to Edinburgh this is a must see at least once in your life. It happens when the Fringe and Festival are on so expect crowds and increased prices. That being said, this defines “well oiled machine.” Get a seat high up and towards the middle, bring a jacket because you never know about the weather. Get a program so you know what’s going on. It’s easy to compare it to the past but things evolve, it’s been on for 70 years. It’s 90 minutes of constant entertainment, go before you go…

As an Edinburgh resident have been several times to the tattoo. It is undoubtedly a spectacle and it you haven't been before then almost certainly go. The acts are excellent - particularly the massed pipes & drums. So this review is in no way anything but a glowing review of the performers. BUT. As many reviewers have indicated over the last couple of years the Tattoo has taken a strange turn in terms of the overall production. No announcer between acts leaves many wondering what exactly they are watching. The assumption being that the "production team" want to maximise sales of the £10 programmes in order that you might know who's coming on. But at a more fundamental level - this whole concept of branding it "Stories", "Voices" , "Journeys" etc looks to be the work of a team that doesn't really understand mass events & entertainment. Just saying "stories" every 10 minutes doesn't create a coherent theme. It comes across as a bit "6th form marketing project". It's the "Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2023", it doesn't need to be sub-branded "Stories". Please put someone at the helm who really knows about major entertainment productions.