Scope Arena, Norfolk
Virginia International Tattoo
April 16, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Date
Multiple Show Dates
Location
Scope Arena, Norfolk
Age Rating
All Ages
Run Time
120 minutes
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For centuries, the cry “Tattoo” echoed throughout Europe — first a call by to innkeepers to “Turn off the taps!” — and then as the name for a grand display of military bands and drill teams. The legendary Tattoos of Edinburgh and Nova Scotia are now rivaled by the largest Tattoo in the U.S. — our own Virginia International Tattoo. Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers.
A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is an unmissable celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers (American Bus Association's Best of the Best and a Top 100 Event in North America).
In 2026 we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, and Virginia stands as the perfect place to honor out shared history. From the principles that built our democracy to the visionary leaders who forged its path, Virginia remains at the heart of the American story.
This is more than a performance — it is a celebration of America's spirit, 250 years in the making.