The heartbeat of the 2024 Virginia International Tattoo will be its incredible international cast featuring more than 800 performers - with bands and drill teams from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps joined by civilian and military performers from 7 nations. You will see returning favorites including Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps and the Netherlands Royal Marine Band and first time performers that are sure to become new favorites. Not to be forgotten are the Massed Pipes and Drums from 4 nations who will be joined by the incredible Virginia International Tattoo Highland Dance Company.

The soul of the 2024 Tattoo will be an emotional and grateful Celebration of Freedom, 80 years from the D-Day landings and 75 years from the founding of NATO. This Tattoo will remind us that as Americans, we have helped write some of the greatest chapters in the story of human freedom. With stirring music, historic photos and video, tributes from US military bands and appearances by special guests, we will remember and celebrate the men and women who have safeguarded freedom not only for the United States, but for the world.

Presented in Partnership with THE HIXON FAMILY

Presented in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Norfolk NATO Festival

Media Sponsors: Audacy, WAVY-TV, and WHRO Public Media

Additional support provided by Crofton Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Virginia Electronic Systems, and Virginia Maritime Association.

Supported in part by the Diann Prentiss Virginia International Tattoo Fund of the Virginia Arts Festival Endowment