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As thousands of Tattoo fans will tell you, there is simply no other show like the Virginia International Tattoo! From the opening notes of the national anthem to the spine-tingling swell of the massed bagpipe bands, the Tattoo offers so many reasons to celebrate. More than 800 performers fill the Scope Arena floor, in wave after wave including bands, bagpipers, drummers, drill teams, dancers, singers and choruses.
Presented annually as part of the Virginia Arts Festival, The term Tattoo evolved from a European tradition dating back to the 17th century when Low Country innkeepers would cry “Doe den tap toe!” – “Turn off the taps!” as the fifes and drums of the local regiment signaled a return to quarters.
The Tattoo has been presented annually in Norfolk, Virginia for over 25 years.
American Pipe Band Championship Awards - Scope Plaza/Arena, Norfolk, VA (April 26, 2025)
2025 Virginia International Tattoo - The Marriage Proposal!
Virginia International Tattoo 2025 - Nurturing The Next Generation
Virginia International Tattoo 2025 is Here!
Virginia International Tattoo 2025 - Rehearsals Begin!
The 2025 Virginia International Tattoo Cast Will See You at the Tattoo
2025 VIT Promo 60s
2018 Virginia International Tattoo - Quantico Marine Corps Band
2024 VIT Top Secret Drum Corps
2024 VIT US Air Force Heritage of America Band
2024 VIT Finale
2024 VIT Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy
2024 VIT Massed Pipes, Drums and Dancers
2024 VIT US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
2024 VIT US Navy Fleet Forces Band
2024 VIT XV du Pacifique Army Rugby Team & Cultural Dance & Music Team
2024 VIT Fifes and Drums Feature
2024 VIT USMC FAST Military Obstacle Race
2024 VIT Musikkorps der Bundeswehr
2024 VIT Massed Pipes and Drums
2024 VIT Massed Bands and Choirs - Game of Thrones
2024 VIT Massed Bands and Choirs - The Incredibles
2024 VIT Opening - Simple Gifts & Star Spangled Banner
American Pipe Band Championship Awards - Scope Plaza, Norfolk, VA (April 20, 2024)
Opening of the 2023 Virginia International Tattoo
Finale of the 2023 Virginia International Tattoo
Singapore Armed Forces Central Band & Music & Drama Co. at the 2023 Virginia International Tattoo