Inside Birmingham International Tattoo: Thousands expected to watch Britain’s biggest indoor military tattoo as it comes to city this weekend - here's everything you need to know
Thousands of spectators are expected in Birmingham tomorrow as one of the UK’s largest indoor live productions and a weekend of military music, spectacle and ceremony.
On Saturday, February 14 Birmingham will once again play host to one of the UK’s most extraordinary and historic live performance events — the Birmingham International Tattoo, a dazzling celebration of military tradition, music and community spirit that draws audiences from across the region and beyond.
What Is the Birmingham International Tattoo?
Contrary to what the name might suggest to some, the 'Tattoo' here isn’t about body art — it’s a military tattoo, a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 17th century and refers to a performance of music and display by military bands and units.
The Birmingham International Tattoo is regarded as Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo, combining marching bands, pipes and drums, standard bearers, field gun racing, dog displays, dance teams and much more in a spectacular show of precision, pageantry and ceremony.
When and Where It Takes Place
The 2026 event is scheduled to take place at bp pulse LIVE — the venue formerly known as the Resorts World Arena, on the NEC campus in Birmingham. There are two performances: on Saturday, February 14 at 6pm and Sunday, February 15 at 2pm.
