The Heartbeat of the 2024 Virginia International Tattoo Will Be Its Incredible International Cast Featuring More Than 800 Performers - 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 First-time Performers That Are Sure to Become New Favorites. Not to Be Forgotten Are the Massed Pipes and Drums From 4 Nations 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.

Schedule:

Thursday, April 18, 2024

4:30 - 7:30pm - Tattoo Hullabaloo

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

5pm - Nato Flag Raising Ceremony

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

6pm - International Drumming Showcase

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

7:30pm - Virginia International Tattoo

Scope Arena, Norfolk

Friday, April 19, 2024

4:30 - 7:30pm - Tattoo Hullabaloo

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

6pm - International Drumming Showcase

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

7:30pm - Virginia International Tattoo

Scope Arena, Norfolk

Saturday, April 20, 2024

10am - Norfolk Nato Festival Parade Of Nations

Downtown Norfolk, Free

11:30am - 3pm - Norfolk Nato Festival International Village

Town Point Park, Norfolk, Free

12pm - 5pm - Virginia International Tattoo

American Pipe Band Championship

6pm: Massed Band Performance and Awards

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

4:30 - 7:30pm - Tattoo Hullabaloo

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

5pm - International Drumming Showcase

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

7:30pm - Virginia International Tattoo

Scope Arena, Norfolk

Sunday, April 21, 2024

11:30am - 2:30pm - Tattoo Hullabaloo

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

1pm - International Drumming Showcase

Scope Plaza, Norfolk, Free

2:30pm - Virginia International Tattoo

Scope Arena, Norfolk

Enhance Your Experience and Enjoy These Free Events:

Virginia International Tattoo Hullabaloo

Come Early and Enjoy Music, Dancing, Drill Routines and Drumming Exhibitions That Kick Off Each Tattoo Performance. Food, Drink and Souvenirs Are Available for Purchase. Prepare for the Downbeat of the Virginia International Tattoo!

International Drumming Showcase

Percussionists From All Over the World Show Their Skills in This Exciting Display. In Partnership With Drum Corps International.

Nato Flag Raising Ceremony

Celebrate the Bond Between the City of Norfolk and Nato at This Military Ceremony. See Representatives From All Nato Member Nations and Performances by the U.s. Fleet Forces Band.

Norfolk Nato Festival 71st Annual Parade of Nations

The Only Parade in the U.s. To Honor Nato Features Over 100 Parade Units Including U.s. And International Bands, Military Units, Community Groups and Floats Representing Every Nato Member Nation!

Norfolk Nato Festival International Village

Visit the Village in Norfolk’s Beautiful Waterfront Town Point Park. Explore International Heritage With Performances Complimented by Food and International Beers Available for Purchase. Immediately Following the Parade of Nations.

Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship

This Traditional Scottish Contest Features the Largest Gathering of the Best Pipe Bands in the Eastern United States Adjudicated by an International Panel of Judges. The Event Concludes With an Exciting Massed Band Performance and Awards Ceremony.

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Date: April 18-21, 2024

Location: Various locations in Norfolk, VA

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