Due to unprecedented demand, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced an additional Auckland performance for its 2026 tour stop at Eden Park, marking a historic first for the iconic event in the city.
The world-renowned spectacle — which attracts over 230,000 live attendees annually in Edinburgh and reaches more than 100 million viewers globally — will now play three nights in Auckland on February 19, 20 (new show), and 21, 2026.
The 2026 production celebrates the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary under the theme “The Heroes Who Made Us”, promising a stirring blend of military precision, Scottish tradition, and contemporary performance. Over 1,000 performers from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond will take the stage in a full-scale stadium adaptation that includes the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Top Secret Drum Corps, and members of the New Zealand Defence Force.
“The response from Auckland has been phenomenal,” said Jason Barrett, CEO of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. “To be announcing another show at Eden Park is a true testament to the excitement and passion Kiwis have for the Tattoo.”
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the economic and cultural value of hosting such a global event:
“Auckland is a world-class city, and major events deliver significant benefits to the wider region. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the greatest show on earth at New Zealand’s national stadium.”
The show marks the Tattoo’s return to New Zealand for the first time since 2015, when it played to a capacity crowd in Wellington. This will also be the first time the Tattoo is performed in Auckland, and one of the most ambitious international stadium productions in the Tattoo’s history.
Featuring state-of-the-art lighting, immersive sound design, and powerful storytelling, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 is set to be an unmissable event under the stars at Eden Park.
Tickets for all three dates are now available — early booking is strongly advised due to high demand.
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