The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Spectacular annual variety show with military bands and hundreds of performers from around the world, set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle

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Channel	Episode	Time
BBC One Recent	A Call to Gather A Call to Gather The Massed Pipes and Drums are joined by the RAF’s Massed Military Bands and an array of international talent to perform the 2026 tattoo, with narration by Rebus star Richard Rankin.	Your Time Mon 31 Aug · 19:00 UK Mon 31 Aug · 19:00

Channel

BBC One

Recent

Episode

A Call to Gather

The Massed Pipes and Drums are joined by the RAF’s Massed Military Bands and an array of international talent to perform the 2026 tattoo, with narration by Rebus star Richard Rankin.

Time

Your Time

Mon 31 Aug · 19:00

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Episodes 75th Anniversary

2025: 75th Anniversary

The Massed Pipes and Drums are joined by the UK Massed Military Bands and an array of talent from around the world to perform the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on its 75th anniversary.

Duration: 1h 29m First broadcast: 8pm 25 Aug 2025

Availability: Available for 8 months (until 25 Aug 2026)

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When is The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo next on?

The next broadcast of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo airs at Mon 31 Aug · 19:00(UK: Mon 31 Aug · 19:00) on BBC One.

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns on BBC One next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

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