About

Established in 1997, the Virginia International Tattoo, a signature event of the Virginia Arts Festival, is an annual celebration of patriotism and international goodwill. Every year, the Tattoo welcomes over 800 performers from all over the world in a display of military bands, drill teams, massed pipes and drums, Celtic dancers, choirs, and more. It is the largest Tattoo in the United States, drawing an international audience each year, and was listed as American Bus Association's Top North American Event for 2016.

2025 performances take place inside Scope Arena April 24-26 at 7:30pm and April 27 at 2:30pm, with the free Tattoo Hullabaloo festival on the Scope Plaza three hours before showtime each day.